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Hi loved ones and friends,

The past month has been another roller coaster with pain in the middle of my back between my shoulders. To try to make a short story, my P.T. had a cancellation July 6th and then again July 13th when I called with really big pain in my back she worked me in. She sent me to her chiropractor directly from her office. Neither one relived the pain. On July 19th called my oncologist to see about changing my cancer drug (arimidex) because I have stiff joints and my right thumb and writs was really swollen and thought it might be the reason for the pain in or near my spine. He wanted to see me ASAP.

Saw him July 20th...said it wasn't the cancer drug and wanted a PET/CT to make sure the cancer wasn't elsewhere. If that scan was OK...then he would order a MRI and recommend an orthopedic doctor. He gave me more BIG pain pill which I HATE to take...but was glad to get some relief.

Had PET/CT scan Wed. July 25th and the Dr. was to call me yesterday (27th)with the report. I had asked them to send me a copy of the report. About 4 p.m. Fed-Ex arrived with the report. I read it and was concerned...OK I was more than concerned for a while. Spent the next 30 minutes on line trying to translate some of the words. Called the Dr. office at 4:45 and was told they did not get the report and the Dr. had left. The nurse said if I would fax the report to her...she would look at it and call me back. There was some findings in the lungs that they suggested another CT followup in 6 months. The nurse was reassuring that if they were concerned...they would suggest another one sooner! I have had pneumonia several times so I'm thinking it might just be 'left over' stuff from that. She said the report would be on the Dr.'s desk and they would call me Monday.

So...I'm praying she is right. I know my fears are shared by thousands of women who are walking this journey and receive even the slightest idea that it might be developing elsewhere.....but I want to say that my second thought after reading the report was thanking God that I know He holds the plan and is holding my hand. What ever lies ahead for me I know He is with me each step of the way! What an awesome God we have.

I'm always amazed how so many days my devotional seems a sweet reminder from God. Today in my devotional from "My Utmost For His Highest" by Oswald Chambers ....the title was "God's Purpose or Mine?

I wish I had room to write the whole thing...put here's what touched my heart: "God's purpose is to enable me to see that He can walk on the storms of my life right now. If we have a further goal in mind, we are not paying enough attention to the present time. However, if we realize that moment-by-moment obedience is the goal, then each moment as it comes is precious!"

I can't fathom what life would be with out Him to walk with me! His mercies and grace are beyond words!

Thank YOU so much for walking with us also. Your love, prayers and long time concern are immeasurable!!

Praying God's blessing are folding your life this day!

Trusting Our Faithful God,
Donna