A Miracle Happened in My Life Today!

Friday Aug. 10, 2012 

I woke up this morning getting ready for round #7 of chemo today. Lincoln had an early appointment with our family doctor. His doctor asked about my cancer and my prognosis. The doctor asked if we had asked our oncologist if my cancer is terminal and if so, how much time do I have. He said we may want to be aware of the time frame in order to make some decisions about what we do with our time, if it is limited. I was stunned. How can I ask if it is terminal, if I feel at peace about what I’m going through. How can I have faith and hope for a miracle, if I’m asking if I have limited time? We decided that we will ask my doctor if it gets to that point that it appears that I have a limited time. Deep breath!

In the car as we drove to the doctor’s office, I told Ashley that we were going to ask some hard questions about how much time the doctor thinks I have and to be prepared for anything. Ashley looked at me and said, “Mom, you’re going to be okay. My patriarchal blessing tells me to counsel with my parents about my college education and about who I will marry.  I know that you will be around for me to talk to about those things. You’re not going anywhere.” I needed to hear her faith and conviction. I love that girl!

A miracle happened today! My PET Scan shows that all cancerous clusters in my lymph nodes are now completely gone! The only remaining cancer is the mass in my upper left lung. Now we move on to radiation. That means I did NOT have chemo today! Wahoo! I will meet with the new doctor next week to learn more details. A big THANK YOU to everyone who's been praying for me and for being a part of my miracle!

I was so grateful for the wonderful news that the oncologist shared with us today. I asked her if I could give her a hug and I thanked her. She replied, “What are you thanking me for? You’re the one who’s done all the work!” I thanked her for going to school and learning about medicine so that she could take such good care of me.” I also had Lincoln take a picture of us together.

I emailed and texted family and friends about the update on my condition and posted it on Facebook. I’ve received so many incredible well-wishes from so many friends from literally around the world. It has touched my heart and lifted me. What a wonderful, wonderful day of celebration! I thank my Heavenly Father for his tender mercies in my life and for listening to all of our prayers!