Update: I just got home from seeing the breast surgeon. Part of the news was great; the other part not so great.
A: The tumor was small, she got it all and there were clear margins. The lymph node she removed showed no signs of cancer and so no more breast surgery.
But…
B: I showed positive for HER2. (HER2-positive breast cancer is a breast cancer that tests positive for a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), which promotes the growth of cancer cells. In about 1 of every 5 breast cancers, the cancer cells have a gene mutation that makes an excess of the HER2 protein. HER2-positive breast cancers tend to be more aggressive than other types of breast cancer.) Which means as I understand it, cancer cells could be elsewhere in my body now or at some time in the future. So we talked a long time about my choices and options, and I will have tough decisions, decisions that no one ever wishes to have to make, in the weeks and months to come. She did say that the cancer may NOT be elsewhere and it may NOT ever be elsewhere, but there’s that unknown to worry about. There is always an unknown about life and death so upward and onward is all any of us can do.
I do know, however, that God is in control and it ain’t over until He says it’s over. So I’ll will pray daily that He’ll rid my body of this “beast” as well as read this quote over and over again that I posted on my blog not too long ago.
“We are meddling with God’s business when we let all manner of imaginings loose, predicting disaster, contemplating possibilities instead of following one day at a time, God’s plain simple pathway. When we try to meet difficulties prematurely we have neither the light nor the strength for them yet.” ~Elisabeth Elliot
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. ~Isaiah 40:31 ✝
Perfect reminders in Elisabeth’s quote and in Scripture, dear Natalie. ❤ Sending lots of love as my thoughts and prayers go with you each day… xo
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Thank you so much dear sweet Bette❣️😘xoxoxo
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You are in my prayers always. Amen!!! ❤
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Thank you sweet V❣️😘xoxoxo xoxoxo
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My thoughts and prayers are with you!
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Thanks Jan❣️😘xoxo
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Dear Natalie, I want to share with you an encouraging post that I’ve only just read from a lovely photographer that I follow, and I immediately thought of you. You already cultivate an amazing positive attitude and I hope this adds a little more encouragement. Love from Liz xx https://pe-pix.com/2018/05/02/nicht-unterkriegen-lassen/
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Thank you Liz! Loved the post you sent❣️😘xoxoxo
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So happy you loved it Natalie, God Bless! 🙂 xoxoxo
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God bless you too Liz❤️❤️❤️xoxoxo
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Missed you sweet N. But, I didn’t want to bother you I know you weren’t feeling up to talking
Soft hugs and love busy bee
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Oh I’m always glad to hear from you love💕💕💕xoxoxo
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I’m going to write to you by email I love you
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I’ll read it tomorrow. I love you too❣️😘xoxoxo
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I’m praying for you and will continue to send healing light, dear Natalie. ❤ ❤ ❤ Right before I read this blog post, I happened upon this article about baking soda being a treatment for cancer. I don't often read these kinds of things and take them with a grain of salt, but since it came to me right before this post, I thought I'd share it. http://cleannaturalmedicine.com/italian-doctor-shocked-world-cancer-fungus-can-treated-baking-soda-video/
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Thanks so much JoAnna❣️😘xoxoxo
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Thank you so much JoAnna! I will read it tomorrow❣️😘xoxo
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Amen. Let’s focus on only the best of outcomes!
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Absolutely and amen❣️😘xoxoxo
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May you be sufficiently healed, Natalie
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Thank you dear Derrick❣️😘
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Wrapping you in healing energy Natalie. ❤
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Thanks Jane❣️😘
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Always prayers Natalie
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Thanks Wally❣️😘
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Sending you hugs, love, and healing thoughts, dear Natalie. ❤
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Thank you my sweet friend❣️😘xoxo
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Oh we will be praying here. We are walking the same pathway. We are always waiting on the results of the next test but in between we trust God the best we can and live as much of our lives together as He gives us grace to live. Blessings
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Oh Pete then I will be praying for you guys too❣️😘xoxo
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I’m praying God has you safely in his loving arms, taking away the “beast”, and healing your body. Love you, dear friend! ❤
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Thank you Dorinda❣️😘
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Oh, my! What a mixed report. I’m so glad the surgery was successful, but I’m so sorry to hear that the cancer is the agressive kind, dear Natalie!! You can be sure that I will be praying ongoing for your protection and complete healing!! Love you much!! 💜💜
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Thanks Lynn❣️😘xoxoxo
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Oh Natalie..I’m so sorry that you have to go through this. I will be thinking of you and praying every day. Lots of love xoxoxoxo
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Thanks so much my friend❣️😘xoxoxo
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I’m sorry to hear about the HER2. I’m glad that she got it all in the surgery; one less thing to worry about at least. I’ll be praying for you! ❤
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Thank you❣️😘xoxo
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Continued prayers for you, dear lady!
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Thank you❣️😘xoxo
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Dear Natalie, I love your attitude. ❤ Praying for the beast to be beaten.
Blessings ~ Wendy
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Thank you Wendy❣️😘xoxoxo
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You are amazing! These reminders are for all of us! I will pray for you and think of you often! This really reminded me to trust only the Lord! ❤️❤️❤️
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Oh wow! What a lovely comment! Thank you dear sweet Lynn❣️😘xoxoxo xoxoxo
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I’m claiming victory for you right now in Jesus name! Amen!
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Thank you and Amen Vernon❣️😊
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