My Inspiration

My Inspiration

Saturday, October 12, 2013

The journey begins...


Tamee was diagnosed on Monday (10/7) when she went to see a skin doctor for a sore on her breast that had not healed over several months. When the skin doctor saw it, he said it was likely cancer and referred her immediately to a specialist. The type of cancer on the surface of the breast – called Paget’s Disease – is rare and is almost always accompanied with a cancerous tumor inside the breast. Tamee saw the specialist the following day. He confirmed that it was almost certainly Paget’s Disease and performed an ultrasound that discovered the tumor. He took samples of the tumor and a spot in her lymph nodes that he was concerned about. On Thursday, he received the pathology report that confirmed that both the tumor and the spot in the lymph node were cancerous. Obviously, that is difficult news to hear. However, the doctor expressed confidence that the cancer could be effectively treated with chemotherapy and surgery.    

So, at this point, we are putting our trust in the Lord. Ever since that initial appointment with the specialist where he discovered the tumor, we have felt a strong sense of peace. So, we will move forward with confidence that Tamee will have to strength to meet the challenge and that all things will be for our good. Right now, Tamee feels fine. So, we are just enjoying time as a family. Next week she will have an MRI and meet with an oncologist. As more information becomes available, we will update the blog.          ----Thanks, Keith


This is Paula---Tamee's sister.  Tamee and her family need some privacy at this time and ask that rather than calling or dropping by, you leave words of encouragement and support on this blog as well as using it as a source of information and updates on her progress toward recovery, so that they can have time as a family to spend with their children and each other.  Thanks so much for your cooperation and understanding. 

9 comments:

  1. Paula, thank you for sharing this post. Prayers for Tamee and her family along with your parents and your families. Love you all.

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  2. Tamee...my prayers are with you and your family. You know how you want to say something to someone that can take away their pain, fear, concerns? I wish I had the words. I wish I knew what to say. But to tell you the truth. I have no idea what to say. No words seem appropriate right now but I do want you to know that I am praying for you. I am thinking of you. I am so grateful that you have so many wonderful family and friends that will be by your side EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

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  3. Well, I blew it, I already called. Seriously - we are praying and waiting for something to do. Enjoy the good days and let go of the hard stuff. For us we found one of the blessings of cancer (yes, there are some) was the freedom to make priorities and let go of the rest. If my kids looked like refugees or my house was a mess its ok if we found time to laugh. Our commitment to the gospel has gotten stronger as we have been on this journey. We love your family so much and hope you can laugh a lot.

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  4. Words can't express how much we love your whole family. You are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
    xoxo

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  5. Dear Tamee and Keith,

    We were shocked and saddened to learn that Tamee has been diagnosed with Paget’s disease. I’m sure the news has been devastating for you, and you are wondering how this journey will play out. My friends who have traveled similar journeys have all said it was a time of great spiritual growth and outpouring of love and blessings – many beyond what they ever could have imagined. No one said it was easy, but many have said it was worth it.

    We are grateful for the blog, and felt such peace and strength from it. We will refer to it often to learn of the latest news.

    You are not on this journey by yourselves. We will be part of the army of people who love you and will be sending constant prayers in your behalf. We’ve seen prayers work and have every confidence the end of the journey will be a happy one.

    We send our love to you and your sweet family!
    Uncle Devon and Aunt Judy

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  6. I imagine you taking this like you seem to with everything else, and in the end you'll be stronger, happier, some how more lovelier than you already are, calmer (wait, maybe not:), an inspiration (but you're already that too). On top of already being amazing you will be absolutely that much more. Loving you from all the way over in Poland.

    Stephany Brisco

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  7. You and your family is in our prayers.

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  8. Thinking of you. You and your beautiful family are in my prayers.

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  9. Thinking and praying for you and your beautiful family!!!!

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