Let Love Guide

  Saw my oncology team today and the recommendation is chemo. I was not prepared for that. During these 11 years, my experience with my oncologists has ALWAYS been, “let’s monitor and see what happens.” However, given my recurrence happened faster, my new team feels it’s critical to do more. I can truly say God has gone before. I A D O R E and T R U S T the Emory team of doctors and nurses. They have examined my tumor profile, consulted with the tumor board, and consulted with me. I feel heard and so very cared for. Chemo will start in January. It’s six rounds of Carbo-Taxol. I can do my infusions locally and go to Emory St. Joseph’s for labs and to see my team. And of course, being a Southerner, I’ve already made a plan for my hair loss (buzz cut January 12) and already have a RX for a wig. To quote Dolly Parton from Steele Magnolias, “There’s no such thing as natural beauty.” I truly felt the presence and love of God in the room and the kindness and love of my team and I am so gratef

  Thank you - everyone - for all the sweet birthday wishes. God has truly given me more than I could hope or imagine! To Him goes all glory, honor, and praise! Yesterday I got fancy to FaceTime my parents. But after the call my body was like, “no thank you!” So it was back in jammies, back to bed (with a Zofran chaser) Among my greatest blessings is my amazing husband, Scott. Fairy tales are great, but a real love that selflessly serves and loves in sickness and in health is a new level of swoon-worthy. I always joke Scott got a wife with no warranty. I was, of course, already disabled when we married 18 years ago and two years ago moved full-time into a wheelchair. Seven years in I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and went through two surgeries, one of which was a radical hysterectomy, putting me into instant menopause. What followed was a deep two year depression. I was functioning so the outside world might not know, but Scott witnessed the deep and crushing lows and loved me thro

  The Lord has done great miracles! Yes, He did mighty miracles and we are overjoyed!” Psalms‬ ‭126:3‬ Friends, I’m overjoyed to share my surgery was simple and I am home, feeling so well and so grateful. The tumor was adhered to my abdomen wall and came out with ease. We are praising God for His great mercy. I was Sleeping Beauty because anesthesia used ALL the hard drugs. My oncologist said they had to proceed as if surgery would be complex. I spent the night at hospital because I was in rough shape post surgery. Tumor board will discuss my case and I’ll hear their recommendation at follow up appointment December 17. I’m home and sore but overjoyed. Thank you for all the prayers and love. You are sustaining us and we are humbled and grateful. Overwhelmed by the goodness of our GREAT God. To Him goes all glory and praise! Angel Painting is by my beautiful friend, Lisa - entitled “Amy’s Angel.” (love you, Lisa)

  The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. In green pastures He makes me lie down. He restores my soul and leads me on for His GREAT name. Surely goodness, surely mercy, right beside me all my days. And I will dwell in Your house forever and bless Your Holy Name. You prepare a table right before me, in the presence of my enemies. Though the arrow flies and the terror of night is at my door, I'll trust you Lord. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, You are on my side. Psalm 23 Thank you - everyone - for bearing our burden. We feel every prayer. We feel so rich in God, in His love and mercy, in our body of friends and family, and in the hope, joy, peace and love of Advent. Even in my anxiousness I have GREAT HOPE. I have walked with the Lord for 40 years and have always heard His voice, felt His presence and trusted His heart. I pray I bring Him glory in my suffering. My beautiful sister friend, Sandy, wrote it so eloquently, “help Amy to continue to show ot