Tuesday, December 27, 2011

it's go time

Well tomorrow is the big day. Surgery. Hospital arrival time is 5:45am so it's going to be an early day, and for that I am thankful. I think God knows I can't handle any more waiting and He wants me to be the first case of the day to limit my anxiety ;)

The plan is for surgery to start about 8am. They say it will take anywhere from 6-8hrs.  If you're my friend on Facebook, keep checking my page because Andy will be updating while I'm in surgery & after. {If you're not my friend on Facebook, find someone who is. J/K! I'll have him update the blog eventually too!}

Some specific prayer requests:
  • pray for peace for my anxiety. I'm submitting this all to the Lord for Him to take care of EVERYTHING.
  • pray for my Doctors and their wisdom 
  • pray that the cancer has not spread to my lymph nodes. This is the most important factor in the surgery and will determine what stage it is and what further specific treatments I will need. We are praying it is NOT in any lymph nodes and they're all clear. 
  • finally, please please for my mom. She is coincidentally also having a lengthy surgery tomorrow, on her back. I'm sad she can't be here with me but we're hoping she has a smooth surgery too.
Thank you so much for all of the love, prayers, concerns, phone calls, and emails. I've never felt so uplifted in my life.  Keep the prayers coming, we can definitely feel them! I love you all and I can't wait to update my blog as CANCER FREE!!


It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.
2Samuel 22:33
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21 comments:

  1. whippetmomDecember 27, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    :) Praying praying praying! Love you and can't wait to hug you in a few weeks! You can do this!

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  2. ladylaura03December 27, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    You are in my prayers so much Ann. Praying for all of your requests and also that the Lord would grant you sleep tonight!

    Psalm 4:8 "I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you oh Lord make me dwell in safety."

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  3. MStedmanDecember 27, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    We will pray that your anxiety is calmed by the fact HE loves you, as do All of us.

    Take into surgery that we will all be waiting to hear the GREAT news of an all clear.

    Anne we love you all very much and are praying grow a safe and spearing procedure and recovery. Love ya lots and see ya soon

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  4. berlakDecember 27, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Praying for you today, tomorrow and everyday thereafter. Miss you!

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  5. Adrienne WalkerDecember 27, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Praying for peace for you and your family. I can't wait to hear the cancer-free announcement!
    (My Bible study group has been praying for you, too!)

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  6. The Blaufuss FamilyDecember 27, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Praying for you as well. Good luck and we will be thinking of you.

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  7. The Blaufuss FamilyDecember 27, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Praying for you as well. Good luck and we will be thinking of you.

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  8. Ashley :)December 27, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Since I'm coming at you from all media outlets I figured I would post here as well :) Love you friend, can't wait for you to be cancer free! Praying for you and your momma!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 27, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Anne- you are such an inspiration to us all...I am praying for you and I wish you the best.

    --Rachael Anderson

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  10. bekahjrDecember 27, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    We will be praying, praying, and praying some more for you Anne!

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  11. Heather, Brett and AnnikaDecember 28, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    We love you Anne and will will be praying for you and Andy and Claire tomorrow. I know the strength of the Lord is with you.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Lifting you and your mom up in prayer all day tomorrow. May the peace of the Lord surround you.
    Love in Christ,
    Janet Johannsen

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  13. NancyDecember 28, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Praying for you, Claire, Andy, your mom and all the doctors today. Will be watching for Andy's updates. Heres to a speedy recovery!

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  14. That Guy You May KnowDecember 28, 2011 at 8:46 AM

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  15. That Guy You May KnowDecember 28, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Anne-
    Strangely enough, my wife found out about you through another blog she follows. We are praying for you and your family. You have always come off as a strong woman to me and I am sure you will recover perfectly.
    Ben and Kelsey Poe

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  16. Kelsey PoeDecember 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Hi Anne! I found out about your story through your friend Ashley's blog. I don't even really know Ashley (she's a friend of a friend of a friend... haha), but I periodically check her blog. I'm sorry to hear what you are going through, but I know you will fight through this and live a long happy life with your little family. Your story is yet another reminder for young women to do self-exams and be aware of their bodies. Good luck!
    -Kelsey Poe (married to Ben)

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  17. CharleenDecember 29, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Continuing to pray for all of you, and also have my prayer partners in SC on duty on your behalf. Not a FB "friend" but trying to keep up via Emily and Michael as they make their way back to Shreveport. Andy, if you are reading this, I am Emily's mother, aka YaYa to Braddock and Abram. Ya'll are amazing and a testimony to all of us.

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  18. AnonymousDecember 29, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Praying for you and sending healing energy your way. (HUGS) Jenna

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  19. AnonymousDecember 29, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Thinking and praying for you all the time. You are so strong and I just know you are going to beat this.
    Lisa (Twizzle)

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  20. The Akins FamilyDecember 30, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Praying for you Anne! I did text Liz and it sounds like you may have had good results! Can't wait for your update!
    Elizabeth - friend of Liz Behm and past CAFB resident!

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  21. Jackie BrowningDecember 30, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Anne, I am praying for you and keeping your family in my thoughts. Your strength is very strong and I wish you the best.

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