Written by Josh:
Cassy had her surgery today. It was about a 4.5 hour procedure.
Her doctor stopped by the hospital room to update us (Me and Cassy's Parents) after the surgery to let us know she is in recovery and doing just fine. Ok, the big news we didn't want to hear; the cancer has spread to the Sentinel Lymph Nodes. He removed additional Sentinel Lymph Nodes and Ancillary Lymph Nodes for testing.
For those out there that don't know much about this (like me), the whole battle with cancer is containment. The rudimentary spreading process for breast cancer is: Breast Tissue to Sentinel Lymph Nodes to Ancillary Lymph Nodes to Unknown. As long as the cancer hasn't gotten to the Ancillary Lymph nodes, or if it hasn't spread from there, this can be contained and destroyed with a high success rate. We will find out the test results this Wednesday.
So, for those of you out there praying..GET BACK TO IT! You are permitted to read the rest of this email, and then it is back to work for you.
Until Wednesday, there will only be speculation with regard to what her treatment(s) will be. What we can be sure of is, she will have some difficult days/weeks/months ahead of her.
A lot of you know that Cassy is a remarkable person. She puts her faith and trust in God and anytime she is asked how she is able to manage all of this with so much strength, she will tell you, "it isn't me, it is God's hand on my life that enables me to be more than I could be on my own".
May we all continue to pray for Cassy. Pray that God heals her. Pray that God gives all of us the kind of faith she has.
Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; what shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of what shall I be afraid?
Josh
Thank you for this detailed update...I am able to guide my prayers in a specific direction and that helps me focus and persevere.
ReplyDeleteWe wait for the results tomorrow.
I pray that you, Cassy and your in-laws will be able to rest this evening...you will all need your strength in the days to come.
I know that Beverly and her many many friends have things well under control in PC...that must be a real comfort to you.
God be with you.....
Debbie
Thank you Josh for the detailed update, but I hate to hear about Sentinel Node invasion. We will all be on pins and needles until the results come in. Wednesday as in tomorrow? We will keep praying. My small group is all praying. I sent them all an email this morning. I am just so thankful she came out of the surgery okay and that she has you and he parents with her. She is an amazing woman who I am so proud to call a friend. God is in control now, and we have to trust Him. My heart is with y'all. Love, Summer
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for updating all of us. I hate that you are not reporting better news....but I am believing in God's healing power for a full recovery for Cassy! We love you guys!
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Josh,
ReplyDeleteI am saddened by the news, but know that God is going to take care of Cassy. Please send her our love. We are praying for her recovery and that tomorrows news will be better! Love you all!
The Holtgrewe Crew
From your Doral Bank Family... We are all praying for Cassy and the entire family! We wish her a speedy recovery and the strength and courage to share her remarkable story with others affected by this disease! We are here for you!
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Josh,
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking and praying for you all. God is faithful, we truly believe that Cassy will be fine.
Love,
Carla, Ricardo and Carla's mom.
Josh,
ReplyDeleteI just got off my knees, praying for Cassy, before reading this. I will say another prayer before crawling in bed. Please let Keith and Gwen know that I am praying for their entire family - and of course you and the kids. God is in control. He is in the details and he WILL be glorified. Praying!
Bridgette
Cassy,
ReplyDeleteI was so encouraged by the verses you posted on your previous post. I went digging through the blog that I had during my cancer ordeal and found the ones that I feasted on during my experience. I tried to post all of them on here, but it wouldn't allow such a long post :) Here are the references. I hope you will look them up and be encouraged. Praying for you!!
Bridgette
Isaiah 33:6
Isaiah 58:11
Isaiah 64:4
Hebrews 4:15-16
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Psalm 91:1
Psalm 91:11
Psalm 27:4
Romans 5:3-5
Isaiah 40:31
Exodus 14:14
Psalm 34:1
Philippians 4:13
Jeremiah 17:14
Psalm 34:19
Isaiah 53:5
Psalm 103:1-3
Psalm 23
Psalm 18:2
Psalm 73:26
Psalm 62:1-2
Psalm 62:5-6
Psalm 62:7-8
Psalm 62:11-12
Psalm 27:1
Jeremiah 29:11-14a
Psalm 68:19-20
Psalm 3:1-8
I Peter 4:12-13
Just know Cassie, Josh , Gavin and Olivia..I am praying for you everyday..Cassie such a precous soul you are
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