Giving Thanks
I met with my oncologist on Thursday. Joe, Beth, and Randy accompanied me. I am so blessed to have their support at every turn during this scary, devastating illness. We all cried tears of relief at the news that the medication that I am on is working to shrink the tumor in my lungs. I have been feeling well and able to enjoy life with very few side effects. The horrible cough and frequent breathlessness that I had when I was first diagnosed are now gone. In short, all of your prayers, support, and the positive energy that has been sent my way are working. The outpouring of support from my family, friends, school, and community overwhelm me. I am so blessed to be wrapped in your caring arms. People approach illness in many ways. Some feel that it is a private journey. I am so glad that I have shared this journey with all of you as I know that your prayers are working. I had shared with a friend how crippling anxiety can be when there are so many unknowns. She then asked her parish to pray specifically for relief of that anxiety and during the next week I slowly began to feel whole again emotionally. When I am feeling frightened I wrap myself in one of my lovely prayer shawls and thank God for all of my blessing and my fears are wiped away. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your support and send my love and hugs and wishes for a very Merry Christmas!
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Wonderful news Cris! You can absolutely count on the prayers to keep coming your way. Stay positive and keep the faith. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Yay! That is fantastic news! We are thinking about you and praying for you daily! I just got tears in my eyes for this positive news!
We are so glad you have positive news in time for the holidays. The prayers and support will keep coming! Please come back and see us again soon!
Wonderful news Cris!!! You are continually in our prayers!
Fabulous news Cris!!! Hugs and kiss!!!
What wonderful news!! I think of your daily and am so glad to hear this great update! You are awesome!!!
As Mom would say...Thank you Jesus! What a wonderful Christmas present to us all! Love you Cuz!
Cris, you say it so perfectly, all we can do when we face a life changing time in our life is to pray to our god and hand it over, faith is wonderful and will carry you through this . Not to mention your beautiful family ,close friends and all of us that have you in our thought s and prayers! Your news is wonderful and as my very athletic sister in law ( who I love with all my heart) says "Strong mind ,strong body" Wishing you a Merry Christmas !
Christmas Blessings! So very happy to hear the good news, but will keep you in my prayer intentions!
Incredible news - brings tears of joy to my eyes to read this! We will continue to pray every day. Love you!
We are continuing to keep you in our prayers every day and giving prayers of thanks this week for your wonderful news!!!! YEAH!!!!!! Keep that beautiful smile on your face and faith in your heart....
Great news Cris. God is faithful to answer prayer. Pat and I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!!! We are continuing to hold you in prayer, Cris here in Charlottesville, VA...may this Advent season bring you peace in knowing that there is light through the challenge. May you continue to have these wonderful victories~love Anne Bear
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for sharing such positive wonderful & miraculous news!!Close to tears of joy for a fellow teacher! Keep on!!!! ~Deb
Cris, I am so glad to hear your great news! Thanks so much for the update. We think of you all the time and will continue to keep you in our prayers. Merry Christmas!
Great news, Cris!
Wonderful news...We will continue to pray for your emotional well-being and healing. Enjoy this Blessed season with your family. All our love and hugs, The Amadio Family
Prayers answered. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Love, Mary and Ed
Wonderful news! Great to hear.. you are loved by many. And thought of daily. We will keep sending love and support. Love you all! And merry christmas!!!
What wonderful news to start the day! I am so happy for you and your family. All of the love and support sent by so many has a powerful effect! Thank you for sharing your news and keep up the that positive attitude. Cris, you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Have a wonderful Christmas! Kim Willse
Fantastic news Cris! Love and peace to you and your whole family this Christmas season. XXOO
I am so glad Cris. Christmas holds such special meaning . There have been many Christmas Eves we have shared. I hold those memories very dear. Peace. Love. Joy. Julie Bransford
Prayers and positive thoughts continue to be sent to you! May you and your family have a wonderful Holiday!
What good news Cris! You and your family have been in my daily prayers.
I am so thankful to hear your good news. We are praying for you at church and you are in my daily prayers too. I know that you are being held in the loving arms of our Good Shepherd. You look great in the photo...peaceful and positive. Keep the faith, dear, and know we love you.
So good to hear! We will all keep the positive energy and prayers coming your way, lots of hugs from Madison & family!
The power of prayers - just amazing! What a wonderful thing to read first thing in the morning, so happy to hear. Our prayers continue. Xoxo
So happy for you Cris! The prayers and well wishes will continue to come your way each and every day. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
The power of prayer is amazing isn't it. Imagine what life without it would be! You are truly blessed. I continue to pray for you. I do not know you personally but I do know the Condidorio family since I grew up in LeRoy. You are on my prayer list and I continue to ask for your healing. God bless you.
Amazing news Cris - you will continue to be in my prayers! The Fox Family
Awesome news Cris. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Have a Very Merry Christmas!
This is awesome news!! Will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May you and your family have a Very Merry Christmas!!
So glad to read that you're feeling better, Cris! Know that you are still in our daily prayers - so they will keep working. :) Have a Merry Christmas!
Cris, that is wonderful news that the medication is working!! So happy for you and your family!! I love reading the journal updates, comments and looking at all the pictures. You truly are an inspiration of how to look at life through the most difficult times. You are an amazing woman who has an amazing family, as well as wonderful friends. Cancer will not defeat you!! Keep up the fight and know that you continue to be in our daily prayers and thoughts. God Bless!
What amazing news!!! There is no doubt in my mind that you will beat this!!!! Xoxoxo!!