Vaughn, Keeping you in my prayers daily! Mona

Vaughn, Bless your heart hon, I so appologize to you, and ask that you forgive me for being, I guess what you would call, in "Tunnel Vision" mode. I did not even realize that you, too, are going through this horrible illness. I have been so busy putting things together for Pam, and so overwhelmed at the love and such there, that I did not even notice the post concerning you. Lord...It blows my mind knowing how many of our members are out there fighting cancer today....I was so relieved to read your latest update though, Praise the Lord that it has gotten smaller in size!!! I hope you were able to see the updates on Pam, and how she is back in the saddle as far as her spirits being back to that of worrying about others, and reaching out to uplift their spirits. (When she is lucid, that is) lol, She is begining to like the pain meds, she says,,lol I agree with Holly, and the many others that have posted on your message thread...God is so amazingly awesome...he will be there beside you through all of this. And your positive outlook will indeed help get you through the rough parts of this disease. After reading what you wrote, I noticed that your thoughts were of Pam and others that you saw going through it as well, and that, is what always amazes me. I know from personal experience, that there are going to be times that you get down, because of where the chemo and radiation take your body...We are only humans and are allowed to get that way, going through sooo much...yet, so many, like yourself, and Pam, and George, find there solice and peace thinking about another,,,worrying more about them and their outcomes than their own...I feel that is how you each bring Glory to God, by sharing your love of others even above your own pain...and by Sharing your love like that, you receive it back tenfold. Vaughn, know that you too will be in my prayers, and in my heart...I just ask that you forgive me... Biggest of Hugs, and Love, Tammylee

Wow, what good news! Thoughts and prayers go to you. May you get well soon. Rose

As Mark would say, "Hey, Bay, wadda ya say?" I am encouraged by your attitude, Bay, and know that Our Father won't let anything touch you without His permission. Your faith and that of Pam and of other ES members who have prayed and shared is a wonderful testimony of God's grace in our lives and an encouragement that He will never leave us alone or forsake us. Do you have a Caring Bridge page, too? You are blessed, Vaughn, and are a blessing. God be with you in His Spirit and through His people in your life.

Vaughn finished her last round of chemo. The tumor is undetectable in the last scan. She will start the radiation soon. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers! They're working!!!!

My thoughts and prayers to you Vaughn for a speedy recovery and very long remission... Jeff

Thank you for the wonderfully uplifting update, Vaughn!! and yes - our God is a big awesome God!!! Continuing prayers for both you and Pam. Her last update was heartbreaking. Holding you both close in my prayers!! Robin

Bay Darlin', My thoughts and Prayers are with ya' as ya' face this...I'll think positive for ya' and know you'll pull through it. Donnie Dean

All Y'all (that's Texan for all of you lol), Your positive posts, support, prayers, and encouragement continue to amaze and bless me! ES really is a COMMUNITY, not just a "web site!" My second round of chemo was about 13 days ago and it went ok, but I had some side effects this time that I didn't last time. And I was tired a lot longer. But nothing was horrible and if this is the most I have to endure, I have it made! Unfortunately, I don't think it is, but you never know. God is a mighty God and He can do anything! I have been so blessed so far and feel so fortunate. Every time I go to MD Anderson, I see kids with cancer, and people that obviously have been fighting it a while and are so sick. I see worried parents, worried children, and worried spouses. It breaks my heart! I realize that I am so blessed! It could be so much worse! I go back on the 5th or 6th for round 3 and an MRI. Based on those results, they will determine if I am going to continue chemo with the radiation or just have radiation. The good news is that the glands that were cancerous on the right side of my neck are completely normal feeling now (they were swollen to about 6 cm) and the one on the left side is about 1/4 of what it originally was! Praise the Lord! I'm pretty sure I'm going to try a new kind of radiation for this cancer. It's called proton radiation and it's really cool how they make it! It's nuclear science! It's only a year old so there are no long term studies on side effects or survivability, but again, I have a big God. I'm putting my faith in Him. Stepping out of the boat... I just read Pam's (gaitedspots) latest blog on caringbridge and I'm asking everyone to please pray for her. PRAY HARD!!! She can beat this with the help of the Lord! She's really down right now and she needs all of our support!! As I keep saying and believing, God can do anything and He can cure her. We just need to pray for that. I can't imagine how devestated she is and how beaten down she feels. This is a tough disease and it consumes, not just your body, but your spirit if you let it. As I said, please pray for her! And thank you all again for praying and supporting me. You are all amazing human beings and I am blessed beyond words to count you as friends. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and I pray each of you has a safe, healthy, happy, and prosperous new year! Love to all! Vaughn

First of all - Thank you admin for allowing all of us to post here. Vaughn, You have been in my prayers and heart for a while now. I didn't realize I could post here until WT let me know I could. You're a strong woman, with a strong faith in our Lord. I know you will come out on the upside of the horrible disease. Get this conquered so you can get back to chat and feed me my oats!! :) Much love and many hugs, Robin