A Note from Debbie.....

It's been one amazing year and now I am happy to say I am cured. Please see below for my journey through cancer....


Hello my friends, on August 4, 2008 I was diagnosed with Cancer.

As you can imagine the initial shock was great, for me, Doug and our girls. We've now got a great team of colorectal doctors, learned a lot about what is ahead, and have gotten our minds wrapped around it. So now we are in the "let's get this thing out of here" mode and feel very confident that, with prayers and support of my friends and family, by next Spring I will celebrate being cancer-free.

Please join me in this journey of Recovery, and visit this blog from time to time for updates, to post your comments, and read others'. If you're new to Blogging (as am I!) new postings are at the top, click the Archives at the left and scroll down to start at the beginning, then press "Comments" to read responses, and please add your own! And if you will, leave your name and how we're associated, as opposed to Anonymous (thanks!). Email Doug for instructions if you have trouble, ddavis@archifects.com.

With much love,
Debbie

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Conclusion

It was a very anxious morning, wondering what Dr. Blake's second opinion would be. After another exam and reviewing all of my records, this doctor DOES concur with Dr. Brown. In fact, he said there's not a doctor in this country that wouldn't recommend surgery. I suppose what he said gave us the reassurance that this IS what needs to be done, but I must admit for a few minutes I thought maybe it wouldn't have to happen.

Now though, after talking with him, he was not as optimistic as Dr. Brown, so we have a bigger fear of what COULD happen if the surgery isn't totally successful. Because the tumor was so low, and they will need to take at least another centimeter of tissue around where it had been, it is dangerously close to a muscle that if damaged would change my life as I know it. This is our greatest fear now. So, I have a new Prayer to ask – for a completely successful surgery on November 10th. If the result of earlier prayers are any indication, I have no doubt God will answer it. Please, keep the prayers coming....

2 comments:

Susie said...

Debbie, Doug, Andi and Tori,

Our prayers are always with you thru this journey. We love you guys. Susie and Don

Anonymous said...

Dear Debbie,
I have been told that your fears and dread are put in your mind by Satan. Since it is Halloween season, I guess he is giving you fear. Just recognize those fears are from him and refuse to accept them into you thought stream. Tell him to go away!
We are all praying your prayer. You will have a total and complete recovery, God says so.
Thank you, God.
I love you, Debbie.