CELEBRATING!

Yesterday my oncologist said I AM IN REMISSION!!!!

My blood work looks good, tumor markers are negative and she said I look really healthy. She has ordered a sonogram and mammogram in August and then blood work in 6 months. As I was leaving she patted me on the arm and said to stay healthy and that I make her nervous. We both laughed! I don't think she has really known what to do with me. I am probably her only patient that she is NOT treating since I refused the chemo and radiation. Right after I saw her I visited my cancer nutritionist in Encinitas and he is adjusting a few small things in my eating to bring all my levels into complete balance. I learn so much every time I talk to him.

Now I will continue on my healthy eating plan and keep all the good changes I've made this past year in other areas of my life. I have had several people tell me I should write a book. I am going to prayerfully consider that. I don't know what I would say and yet I have found plenty to say as I have blogged on my Facing Your Giant. My husband says I never run out of words! Ha Ha!

I have learned so much this past year and I know I will continue to learn new things as I wait in silence before Him. The most important thing I've learned is that without a strong relationship with God that is built on daily devotions none of us will be able to hear God's voice speak into our lives. The reason I had the faith to take a road that is not well traveled in Cancer land is because I know I heard from God. I have spent a lifetime cultivating an intimate, close relationship with Him. I have heard his voice so many times in the past and I know when He is speaking to me. Without that foundational relationship coming into this diagnosis I might not have been able to hear His voice over all the voices that were giving me council and advise. When you hear his voice you have to be willing to follow it even if it doesn't make sense and even if it takes a huge leap of faith. We have to be willing to follow God even if it takes personal sacrifice and discipline. The rewards are far better than anything we may have to give up, as I have found. There is nothing that feels better than being obedient to God and staying in the center of His will.

There are so many more thoughts I have to share but right now I am going outside to plant some flowers to celebrate the healing He has given me! I am overwhelmed with a deep sense of gratitude to my Heavenly Father and to all of you who have faithfully encouraged me, stood by me and prayed for me this past year. I know the battle is not over yet but a great victory has been won. My love and hugs go out to you!

"For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen."
Romans 11:36