"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
On Monday (thanks to the prayers of so many) I was able to get through the MRI needle biopsy without any problems. I also did a PET Scan and a CT scan to check for cancer throughout my body. The results of the bone scan came back negative. The biopsy was also benign! YEAH!
I was scheduled for surgery yesterday but I just didn't have a peace about the lymph node dissection they want to do. There are some possible serious lifetime consequences of that surgery. I also need all my lymph nodes if I am going to fight this with my own immune system. I have always told people that if you don't feel a peace about something, don't proceed until you do. All day Monday I was struggling with this decision. When I got home, in the mail was a video someone sent me (that I have only met over the phone) by a Christian surgeon who had breast cancer. She talked about her journey through cancer. It confirmed my feelings and gave me the peace to call my doctor and tell her I need to postpone the surgery.
She said that once the cancer is detected it has probably been there 5-10 years and not to feel a rush to make decision until you have all the information!
I took the day off yesterday to read and research. Please pray that God will give Sewell and I the answer we need.
His dad did have his tracheostomy and got through that fine. It will enable the doctors to take the tubes out that have been in his mouth for 2 weeks.
"Most blessed is the man who believes in, trust in and relies on the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is. For he shall be like a tree, planted by the waters, that spreads out its roots by the river and shall not see and fear when heat comes, but his leaf shall be green; he shall not be anxious and careful in the year of drought, nor shall he cease from yielding fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8
My encouragement to you today is when you need to hear God's voice trust that He will speak to you. He is your dad and longs to guide and direct your paths. He knows the path you should take. Thank Him for his guidance and direction. continue to rely on Him. Don't be anxious. He knows you need help and He is right there to give it.
Mom, my inspiration for throwing again
Sani and myself at the Masters Track and Field Championships
1st place finish in Javelin at USATF Masters Nationals
Placing 2nd in shot at the Nationals
Masters Nationals in Wisconsin
Hiking at Idyllwild
My brother Fritz and sister Sani in front of his church
Sewell, Dad and myself in New Mexico
Dad, Cori, Taryn and cousins
The entire family!
Cori and Taryn at Tahoe
8 comments:
HI Mrs. Dunton,
im so glad to hear that your tests came back good. Advisory has been praying a lot for you. We love you so much Mrs. Dunton and we know God has put all of us together for a reason. We cant wait to have you back at school!
-Kaylyn Sofranko
Hi Linn,
I have been so overwhelmed with emotion that I was not even able to send you a message. I am not suprized that even in the midst of all that you are going through you are still encouraging others. You are a wonderful woman and I want you to know how thankful I am to have you in my life. Just know that the entire Chapman family is praying for you and we can't wait to see you soon!
Love, Jamie
Hi Linn,
David & I have been praying for you since we got the news. Jamie called and gave me your blog address and when I read your posts I am so touched that even from miles away and in your time of great trial you minister to me.
Thank you for all you have given and continue to give even now.
I am glad to hear of the recent test results. We will continue to read to check your progress and hold you up in prayer.
Love,
Lulu
He who dwells in the shelter of the most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord "He is my refuge, and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."
Surely He will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
Psalm 91:1-7
Hi Linn,
I had the privledge to pray on the beach in Florida (business trip) at sunset tonight (it was spectacular) that the Dr.'s will find no trace of cancer cells - they will see "yet another miracle." When I go home to New Hampshire tomorrow, you will have had women praying for you from the four corners of the United States!
You'll soon be on our home church, the Rockingham Christian Church, prayer list when I get home tomorrow.
In Him,
-Roni Sue
Praise The Lord! That everything came back A Okay! Trust in the Lord.
God Bless You,
Danielle :)
yea!! on your good news!! And I thank God that you are lead by peace!! I was praying off and on all day Tues and Wed for you and I just wasn't ... well, I guess you could say that I wasn't "at peace" about something...I believe you are making the best decisions. You and Sewell hear God's voice clearly. He whispers in your ear "this is the way, walk ye in it" and you don't turn to the right or to the left, but you continue to walk straight on - wherever He leads...Be blessed my friend.
Call any time you want to talk - any time, day or night.
All my loves,
Lisa
"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." 2 Cor 4:8-9
Linn, that is fabulous news! Maryann and I are standing with you and Sewell.
Tim and Maryann
PRAISE GOD!!!!What awesome news on the test results. Lots of prayer goin on for you. You have prayed for so many thru the years now it's our turn to lift you up in prayer. We Luv You, Cass'
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