We're just about to head out the door. Last night was restful, and we're looking forward to meeting our little boy. He does have a name now. Jon will fill you all in later.
We've received so many well-wishes from so many people - high school friends, college friends, church friends, family on several continents, people we've never met but who've gotten in touch with us through this situation. Thank you to each one. Your thoughts mean a lot to me and Jon.
Jon says maybe he'll post later today. He can be ornery like that.
my experience with breast cancer and other life events
Amy and Gilead
True Breast Cancer Awareness
November 2010
January 2008
A Little History
I was diagnosed with stage III, metastatic breast cancer in October 2008. At about the same time, we discovered I was pregnant. Initially, the prognosis was bleak, but after detailed analysis of the cancer, successful surgery, and treatments, the picture brightened considerably. I completed nine rounds of chemotherapy, twenty-five radiation treatments, and took Tamoxifen until October 2010.
After the fifth round of chemotherapy and various other treatments and tests, Gilead Victor was born six weeks early on Mother's Day, 2009. He is a healthy littly guy and a joy to us all.
In October 2010, tests showed that the cancer had returned in my liver and bones. This is now considered stage IV, terminal cancer.
Jon and I have lived in Colorado since 1997. We have seven children - four boys and three girls.
After the fifth round of chemotherapy and various other treatments and tests, Gilead Victor was born six weeks early on Mother's Day, 2009. He is a healthy littly guy and a joy to us all.
In October 2010, tests showed that the cancer had returned in my liver and bones. This is now considered stage IV, terminal cancer.
Jon and I have lived in Colorado since 1997. We have seven children - four boys and three girls.
How You Can Pray
Please pray for Jon and the kiddos - this is much harder for them than it is for me. I would appreciate prayer that my pain would be insignificant. Even more than that, please pray that I will be able to think clearly all the way to the end of my life. And even more than that, please pray that I will accept the grace from God to deal with anything He chooses to bring my way. You may also pray for my healing, but I have to be honest - I am more mentally and emotionally invested in seeing Jesus right now than I am in being healed. If God chooses to heal me, He'll give me the grace to wait a little longer to meet Him "whom having not seen, [I] love."
6 comments:
Jon, don't forget there are lots of people waiting for the news!! Praying for you all.
Praying for you all. Yes, Jon, we do appreciate any updates you can give. Ahead of time we say "Thank you so much!" Even as I write, your little one is being born. I just got word from Amy's Aunt Lydia that about 15 minutes ago they were taking her for surgery.
Blessings.
Aunt Rachel & Uncle Jim
We have been praying for you and your family for a while now and we will continue...Looking forward to hear of your new son, his weight, his name and also how you are now feeling...we'll be looking for an update soon...
In Him,
The White's(John & Judy)from Hampton Park
I am sure he is here by now, but I have kept you and the little one in my prayers. Hoping this Mother's Day is one of your best! Can't wait to hear how wonderful he is!
Happy Mother's Day friend! We look forward to hearing of the arrival of your son and hearing all the details! Our family is praying for you and each member of your family daily!
The DalPortos
Oh, praise the Lord! It's so good to know that he is born and doing OK. We have been praying for you and will continue to! Can't wait to see more pictures and hear from you all.
With much love,
cousin Cynthia (for all of us Dickens in Brazil) :)
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