9.12.2006

Appointment #1

I am very happy for much of the information I received today. But, please remember nothing of what I know is definite.

I went to see my nurseries for the first time today. He was able to read my scan from Saturday to inform us more of what is actually in my brain. From Saturday's scan, he was able to tell me that I may have a low grade brain tumor. He also told me that the bleeding that the Lebanon Hospital said that I have is actually calcium, which means it is growing slowly. He does not believe it is cancerous. More than likely I will be having surgery to remove the mass in the next few weeks. I have been very scared about losing all of my hair, but he reassured me today that I may only lose a strip and I will be able to cover it up.

I go in for more scans on Monday and a follow-up exam on Wednesday. And from there the scheduling and treatments will begin.

Also, my dad's doctor will be one of the people on my research team. For those of you who do not know, my father passed away of a brain tumor in Feb. of '92. I am encouraged by the doctor being on my team because he knows my father's medical history as well as some environmental issues that have occurred.

Thank you for everything you have done for me. There are thousands of people praying for me all over the country and I believe today was the beginning of a long list of things I am thankful for. God is going to take care of me and I will be healed by God, even if He decides to heal me through doctors. Please continue to pray for the specifics I mentioned yesterday.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

God is good all the time.
All the time, God is good.

Your St. Paul's family is praying for you. They prayed in Board Meeting last night and will continue to pray. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Michelle Suits

Joyce Collins said...

We rejoice with you that you have been given knowledge today...but we continue to pray that God will reveal all the knowledge
* We need for the right prayers
* The Doctors need
* The role you personally have in this

May God be Glorified!
I love you, Dear One!

Cristin said...

hey ang! i was so excited to hear from you when you called jenna. this is definately some good news. i understand nothings definate, but if only the lebanon doctors could have told us this in the beginning. punks:) oh well. i'm still prayin duh! and i will see you soon, i'm going to the royals on friday to see you, and you know how i feel abou them:) love ya girl.

Anonymous said...

angie i'm so glad to hear that! i know i haven't talked to you yet, but...are you going to the royals game friday? perhaps i will see you there. our lifegroup is praying for you. ok hopefully i will talk to you soon. bye!

Anonymous said...

Angie..
Glad to here the good news...have been watching this blog since We got the email from Brenda....will keep up daily....we're praying for ya..
Steve, Lori and Erica Boyd

Anonymous said...

God is faithful. Even in the darkest moments God is still in Charge and Control!! The news received has been good and will continue.

mamalee

Anonymous said...

Hey Angela! I am glad to hear the news...I think that you would look cute with no hair...but I guess it is good they can leave you with some. I have off on Mon..and Wed...and you will be close to me! Maybe I will see you! Take care! Loving you...cause He loved us first~

Anonymous said...

If you want buddy i will shave a strip too into my hair

Anonymous said...

what can man do in the face of such an opponent, what can man do in the shadow of such a giant? indeed, perhaps we will follow in the footsteps of our forefathers and turn to the One who not only can heal but indeed will heal you! praise God and give Him all the glory! i have prayed for you and will continue in those prayers, for that is perhaps the only contribution i can make to the situation, yet it is the most powerful contribution anyone can make. you have a purpose, this is just a bump in the road.
in His service, Matt McCluer

Anonymous said...

Angie,

I am praying like crazy for you girl. I know God will give you the strength to press on. He loves you and will protect and provide for you during this tough time.

Let me know if I can help in anyway.

God bless,

Kapple

Anonymous said...

hi ang,
That is very positive news, I really admire your strength. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I have my church praying for you also. Please let know if there is any way can help.
Love, Alisa
Remember God does give us anything we cannot bear, this isanother chapter in your amazing journey for Christ

Anonymous said...

I am so excited for the good news!! God is good! There are people all over rolla praying for you!

zibaby said...

Yo Ang.

What a relief!
You've been in our thoughts and prayers this week.

Hadn't seen you in awhile, and then just saw you right before all this went down. So nice that way.... now I have a fresh image of yer smilin' face when
I pray!

-Jeremy and Tricia Collins (& Zion)

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