Prayers are working...keep them coming! We received great news today! Dr. AJ completed a breast exam and was VERY, VERY EXCITED! He exclaimed, "YES! This is what we've been waiting for!" He confirmed that the cluster is much, much, smaller. It is much, much, much, more mobile and no longer hardened. He told us several times how excited he is! He said we are going to stick with the original plan and finish the Taxol treatments and then prepare for surgery. I am 1/3 done with the Taxol...4 down and 8 to go. Hey, that means only 8 weeks until Christmas! And I heard that my favorite radio station is playing Christmas music already...yeah for Star 102.
Today is the best I have felt in about 10 days. So, hope that "virus" is finally out of my system. My immunity and bacteria fighting levels are very low, so Dr. AJ advised me to be VERY SMART! He is an advocate of sanitizer and instructed me that I can not use it too much for myself and my family. We talked about masks and he advised that if I feel like I need to wear a mask, I should probably choose not to be in that environment instead. I simply need to keep my hands free of germs and my hands away from my eyes, mouth and nose. Cheers to a germ-free winter! KO Germs and USE SANITIZER!
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What wonderful news. I can't imagine how you must feel to finally see some results from all the "poison" they have been putting into your body. Be assured that prayers will continue to come your way. Am glad that you are feeling better and hope that you heed Dr. AJ's advice. Keep up the good fight. Love you, Aunt Liz
ReplyDeleteGreat news is right!! Hoping that you do stay germ free and keep fighting....it will be a MERRY Christmas!! Love ya and prayers always.
ReplyDeleteAlena, Kent & Girls
That is fantastic!!! So glad to hear the darn thing is giving up and shrinking! Also glad you are feeling better, I hope you can continue to rest and gain strength. Take it easy and build up that immunity. Love you lots, Kellie, Dave, Maddie, Aidan, and Ethan
ReplyDeleteBeen waiting for this news for a long time! Glad you are feeling better and will continue to pray for strength and God's blessings for you. Love you bunches. Diane
ReplyDeleteWonderful news. We are so excited for you all. Linda and Ron
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! That is so wonderful to hear. I cannot imagine how excited you were to hear the news. Hang in there and keep fighting. We will keep you in our prayers!!
ReplyDeleteTom, Vicki, Lucas and Rebecca
Amen!! Thank you God!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome news, Mary!! We will keep the prayers coming and you need to stay away from germs!!! But thanks to you and Dan for stopping in yesterday at the hospital. That meant a lot to all of us! GO BULLDOGS!!
ReplyDeleteFrances, Dave, Jason and family
Oh Mary, We serve an awesome, for we know where our strength comes from.. Amen and Amen. We will keep praying without ceasing. You are a champion in my book, way to go!!! Victory is YOUR only option, that goes for our Bulldog team. Victory is their ONLY option. Way to go Coach Dan!!!! I admire you both so much with all that Dan and you have going on, and to be the best coach I have ever witnessed, I just goes to show everyone that with trials come the joy of our Lord!!!! We are praying for your complete recovery and for a trip to St. Louis, Go Dogs and Go Mary.
ReplyDeletePrayers for them all, The Bracken's
Mary, I am so happy for you and your family, words just cannot describe. We will continue to pray for you each and every day. Love and prayers XOXOXOXO Alice
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!! Glad to read the awesome news! One of the character traits at school for November is perserverance--everybody who knows you, Mary, knows you have this in spades. Keep up the fight!
ReplyDeleteSheryl W.
Wow! That round goes to you! Your prayer warriors are giving you all we got and we won't quit. Great news! Keep fighting and you will get that sweet victory that now seems within reach. We love you. Fr. Emil Kapaun touch Mary and her family with your love and heal her completely amen. XXXOOOXXX Aunt jo
ReplyDeleteYou go girl. You have always been a fighter. You are heavy on our minds and are in our prayers. Keep up the fight!
ReplyDeleteMary and Kevin Welch and kids.
You are a CHAMP and a TRUE FIGHTER never giving up and that just goes along with what Dr. AJ said. You are always in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteBrenda B.
Sounds like things are moving in the right direction. You're doing great. Keep up the fight and we'll keep up the prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove ya and your family
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BO!!!! Uncle Chester, Godmother Aunt Sashy, Mark, Tiff and Godfather Mitch Love you so very much! You are doing an awesome job taking care of your mommy, keep up the good work! You are a handsome and fun one year old. Love you to the Moon and Back! XOXOXOXO Fr. Emil Kapaun Please KO the Beast and Heal Bo's Mommy, AMEN! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
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