Saturday, July 12, 2014

Arrived home

Lexi and I are getting unloaded from our Mayo trip with Dad and Mom Stoller. Glad they could drive us.  The doctor's initial report of the ultrasound on my thyroid nodule was he could not tell me it was benign, but he could not tell me it was malignant either.  I think he expected to be able to tell me it was benign, but it was not that clear.  In other words, wait until Monday when the needle biopsy results are finalized.  It is likely I will have surgery with either report, just based on the sheer size of the nodule.  It was 2 cm x 3 cm on the ultrasound today.  The first available surgery date in their department was June 22/23 which I went ahead and scheduled.  I will be trying to move it up, but most people don't cancel surgeries, so it's harder to get in earlier than appointed.  I slept a lot on the way home, and prayed much.  The gist of this is that I "don't get it" that God is doing this to me, my kids, and now, but I do know He is faithful and His ways are worth following.  I appreciate all of the encouraging messages I've received.  God bless you all.

Love,
Leann

18 comments:

  1. Praying for you through this valley Leann - sometimes its so hard to understand why when you just dont see what God has planned is or how its all going to go. Not much more to say but we love you and your family and pray for Gods comfort in your time of greatest need. Love, Brandon and Sarah

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  2. I don't get it either Leann. But I do know that God will never let go of you. I will spare you any "pretty"and meaningless words. Just know that you are loved by so many.

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  3. Leann:

    We are praying for God to strengthen you and give you peace and good health. We love you and your precious children!

    Aaron, Luann,
    Jared, and Rose

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  4. Praying for you Leann!

    Love

    Greg and Mary

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  5. Our prayers continue, Leann - for you and the children. May God grant peace in the midst of all the sorrow and unknown.

    Love & blessings,
    Mike & Kathy Leman

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  6. Praying that you can feel God's hand of comfort. Want to express our love for your and your family.
    Kurt & Joan

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  7. Praying for you and your family Leann. Would love to go for a walk sometime. My girls could babysit - just let me know.
    Trina Saunders

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  8. Oh Leann will pray for you!!! Xoxo

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  9. Oh Leann, you are not the only one asking that question. We continue to pray for you daily. Your complete trust in God is so encouraging.

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  10. Don't have any words that someone else hasn't said, just know that we are praying for you and your family through this scary time.
    Love,
    Landon and Teresa

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  11. We are praying for you all! Your attitude and transparency are a blessing and encouragement. Appreciate the update!
    love,
    Akihiro and Carrie

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  12. Holding you all up in love and prayers!!

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  13. "There are no shortcuts through grief, only a path, along which our Lord himself has walked and will walk with us with His gentle strength." Love you so much! Doug and Karen

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  14. Only God can love you so completely & give you such a peace, Leann, and we are so thankful that you know Him & have this great comfort. We have been so encouraged reading your's and Derek's thoughts over such a period in your lives. Please know that we continue to pray that you feel this peace & our Savior's love through this new trial! Love, Benj & Kristen

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  15. Love you lots Leann! Praying for you all!

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