dear friends-
We have a prayer request that needs to be known. This blog is normally not used to post personal things, but in this case, it's about to get really personal...
I had a small cyst removed above my eye 3 weeks ago. The dr sent it off to have a biopsy because it grew back after having had it taken out about 10 years ago. He assured me I would get a phone call the next week saying it was just like every other sebaceous cyst he takes out...
Yesterday his nurse called saying I needed to come in for the dr to discuss the results and I need to bring a family member with me. At this point I knew I needed to prepare for bad news. My mom flew in from Mississippi this morning and she, Brad, and his dad went with me...
I have cancer.
It is a very rare cancer of the gland, and there are only about 50 cases that have ever been seen. My file has been sent to MD Anderson and we should hear from them in the next 24 hours about the next steps. It's about to be a very long road- the dr said they'll be scanning me and scoping me from head to toe to see where this is coming from if it started somewhere else. If they find it, then I'll get treatments based on that.
We covet your prayers. I know God has a plan, and we didn't move to the same town as the best cancer hospital in the world by chance. The dr said he would have sent me to MD Anderson no matter where I had been living, so it's truly a blessing we moved to Houston.
Pray for Brad, Brody, and Archer. I will beat this, and I will be a witness that God still performs miracles today.
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So sorry to hear this news, but prayers are being sent your way. Good luck and keep us posted.
You are all in our prayers. And you WILL beat this Amanda, you are so strong!
I have been praying....I understand! No pious words from me but I know we are not without HOPE! I'm here if you need us!!
Much love,
Rebecca and JIm
Lifting you as I type this. I can't imagine how your mind must be racing but I know you are resting in your Savior right now. God still does work miracles and his will in you, and in a way that only he gets the glory. You are precious and loved much. Please know that you will be showered with prayer all along this road.
You are right...I think y'all were meant to be in Houston for this! Praying for you and your guys!!!
I will start praying now.All will be ok. Thinking of you and Brad and your sweet boys.
Brenda Long
Amanda, I'll be praying for you constantly. Hold close to your Faith and stay strong - all of this will be behind you soon!
lots of love,
Jana
Praying for you (and your family and your doctors) as I type and you will be in my prayers constantly! Please keep us updated. LOVE YOU!
Amanda- You and your entire family are in Matt and my prayers. Please know we are thinking of you! Matt and Carrie
Hi Amanda! I occasionally read your blog, and I am now praying for you and your family!
Amanda, we are all praying for you in the Skaggs and Tomlinson homes. Thinking about all of you
Amanda, We do not know each other personally but I have followed your blog off and on for a while (from Laura Tomlinson's blog). You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Sikes
I'm also a blog follower from friends of friends...and my heart hurts for you right now. But I'm lifting you up in prayer, and I know God is gonna do his thing!
I pray God heals you quickly. If you need anything please let me know. We aren't far away and I would love to help in any way I can.
Ginger Tolar
Praying for you and your sweet family! You're so courageous and strong! Keep us posted! Love you!
Sending love and prayers to all. Lots of hugs your way.
Jeremy and I, along with everyone in our Sunday school class at PSDBC are thinking of you and the boys during this time. We miss your family so much but realize that Houston is definitely the place God needed you to be. He is so awesome and will be with you throughout this battle. Stay strong! Let us know if there is anything we can do for y'all.
Amanda, I am so sorry to hear about this news. You will definitely be in my prayers from this day forward. Stay strong and know that God performs miracles!! He has the power to heal you :)
Love, Morgan
You don't know me from the man in the moon, but I stumbled upon your blog from another I was on and just wanted you to know you and your family are in my prayers. You have a beautiful spirit and a great attitude. May God bless you and keep you by His side!
Prayer for you in Ohio...
God bless you and your sweet family. I'm praying for you amanda!
our prayers are with you and your sweet boys, Amanda!
Amanda, my heart is very very heavy tonight as I read your post. I will pray for you during this time, as well as for the Doctor's on your case. Stay strong and find strength in him! You are tough and God is your strength! Praying for you hard sweet girl!
amanda, you and your entire family are in our prayers!
Brad and Amanda....The Murphy family loves you as if you are our own and will be praying lifting you up everyday. God is in the business of healing...we have witnessed that first hand. Let us know if we can do anything for you.
Amanda,
We are praying for you and your family!!!!
Kat
".. We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us."
Praying earnestly for you and your family, Amanda. May you feel the comfort from all the love and prayers that are being poured forth for you and you family as well as the peace that our Lord provides.
Julie McVey Jones
Praying for you and your entire family! Stay strong and take comfort in knowing that God loves you!!!
Melita
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything to help out.
Wil Crawford
Hi Amanda,
I read your blog. I am praying for you.
Julie Jackson
"When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume." Isaiah 43:2
Hi Amanda,
I read your blog. I am praying for you.
Julie Jackson
"When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume." Isaiah 43:2
We love you Amanda! You are in the Ramsey's prayers! Please keep us updated and let us know what we can do!!!
Holding you close to our hearts!!! STAY STRONG!!!!
Praying for you and your family! Lots of love coming from MS headed out to you in Texas!
Amanda -
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong! Wishing you the best from Mississippi.
Hey sweet Amanda! JT sent me a message with the news this morning. I am praying for you so so hard and I know that God will be holding your hand the whole way through!! I will be thinking of you and your precious family
love you! Kelli
I'm a friend of Jordan and Saunders. Please know that I'm sending prayers and happy thoughts your way.
Praying for you and your family! Take care and know that God is with you.
The Gladneys in Starkville
You know I'm praying! Just found your Blog. Love you guys!
Amanda, you have been on my mind constantly. The Beamer's are praying for you and your family. Please stay strong and know how loved you are! God is a healer!
Amanda, Chuck and I will be praying for you and your family through all of this!
praying praying praying...it is through the tough times that we know God in a new way, as our comforter~ jeremiah 29:11 His plan is always better than ours!!! We love you and we are praying for you~
Kimberly Saxon Bingham
Amanda I am praying for you and your family! Just remember that God has a plan for you and your family! Constantly fight and know that people are lifting you in prayer! Please keep us updated! God still performs miracles!!
Jenna Faver
Amanda,
The Crawford family will pray for you daily. Your sad news has traveled quickly and prayers are continuously being lifted. I pray that you feel those prayers and receive comfort and strength.
Amy Crawford
What a blessing to be in Houston...but waht a scary thing. You and your family are in my prayers.
love~
Praying for you!
Sara Coleman Nowell
Amanda, you and your family are in my prayers.
Amanda you have been in my heart since I heard the news yesterday. I hope you are feeling the prayers coming your way from Starkville...everyone here is praying for you and your family. As much as you are loved here, God loves you more and will be by your side every step of the way. Stay strong.
Cheryl Lyon
Amanda, I am one of your new neighbors and I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I live two doors down from you and have two little boys myself. Please let me know if you need anything...babysitting, meals, adult conversation etc. I look forward to meeting you. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. - Julie Clark
I have been praying and Sara is too. HUG!!!
Our family is constantly praying for you and your family! We know God is able!
Ellen and Larry
Amanda, Brad, Brody, and Archer,
When I heard you were moving to Houston with baby #2 on the way, I could not know God's plan for you and your family, but He is in control and is obviously going to carry you through this. My prayers will certainly change with your need until we get you on the other side of this struggle. Right now, my prayer is for you to be covered and wrapped in the words and thoughts we are all sending to Jesus for our sweet, beautiful Amanda. And for your amazing boys, all three of them, who I know God put in your life to be your strength right now. This is scary, but God answers prayers and He is surely getting an earful now! Our hearts are heavy now, but we are ready to praise Him for this miracle. He is the healer, and we pray that He will use the doctors as His instruments.
We love you,
Suzanne, Bryan and Gracie
Amanda,
You and I are distant cousins. My grandmother was your great aunt Mildred and my dad is your dad's cousin Prentiss. My mom called today to let me know about your diagnosis and to ask for my prayers. Please know that I am so sorry to hear about your news. I will be praying for you and your family.
Ashley McReynolds Lay
Amanda,
Mother Theresa said something like "I know God won't give me more than I can handle, I just wish he didn't trust me so much". From one survivor to another -- You can do this.
Diane Holloway
Amanda,
I came across your blog from LT's post on her blog and I am praying for you and your family. God's timing is perfect and his plan is flawless. He will provide. Keep strong.
Amanda,
I also came to your blog today through LT's. I am saying prayers for you right now. As a mother of two little boys myself, I can imagine that you are more worried about them and your husband than yourself. Take care of you and rest in the arms of The Savior, Healer and Strong Tower. Keep us updated! I will check back.
Prayers and Love to you,
Mary Katherine (Guyton) Segrest
praying for you right now. God bless you and your family.
-Emily Redwood
So many people are praying for you and your beautiful family, may God bless you all.
Prayers and comfort and peace cover you.
The Coopers
Hey,
You don't know me from a man in the moon...but I am a friend of Lauren & Jeff...and I found your blog from theirs...I just want you to know that I will be praying for you as well. God loves you!
Just now catching up on reading blogs I follow... wanted you to know that I'm praying for you and the men in your life!
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