07/05/2026
Surgery update: I received the pathology report we had all been praying for:”
After months of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, countless appointments, tests, prayers, uncertainties, and finally surgery, I received the pathology report that we had been praying for:
There is NO evidence of remaining cancer! My pathology showed a complete response to the treatment, clear margins, and all of my lymph nodes were negative. To God be all the glory!
There were many moments along this journey when I was scared, exhausted, and uncertain. But through every step, God has been faithful. He has carried me, strengthened me, and surrounded me with love in ways I will never forget.
Thank you to every single person, close friends, and strangers who prayed for me. Thank you for the texts, phone calls, cards, meals, flowers, gifts, visits, and every encouraging word. Thank you to those who showed up on my doorstep, invited me to dinner, checked in on me, helped me during my recovery, and simply reminded me that I was never walking this road alone. Every act of kindness, no matter how small it may have seemed, meant more than you know.
To my family, husband, sons, sisters, parents, nieces and nephews thank you for loving me and standing beside me every step of the way. To my husband, Rick, you stepped up when I most needed you- thank you for carrying so much during this season—supporting us, encouraging me emotionally, physically, stepping out of your comfort zone, being there through appointments, for every difficult day, and every victory. I couldn’t have done this without you.
To my incredible medical team, Doctor Traveline, Rebecca Griffiths, Dr Lynn, all my nurses (Jo Jo), the Ann Barshinger cancer institute center as a whole-thank you for your knowledge, compassion, and dedication. You have made a lasting impact on my life, and I will always be grateful.
This journey has taught me to cherish each day, lean on my faith, accept help with humility, be humble, and never underestimate the power of prayer and the love of a community.
While I still have a few decisions ( radiation & immunotherapy)ahead regarding the next phase of treatment, today I am choosing to celebrate this incredible milestone with you and give thanks for answered prayers.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for walking this journey with me. Your prayers were heard, your love was felt, and your support helped carry me through one of the hardest seasons of my life.
God is good—always. ❤️
