Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Far Too Soon

When I wrote my farewell post just a few months ago, I knew that there would likely be a day when I would need to dust off the blog and write again.  I just never expected that day would come so soon.

A little over three weeks ago, I went to the doctor's office about a lingering cold that felt like it was moving into my chest.  Expecting to be in and out quickly, it was a complete shock when a chest x-ray revealed a mass on my lung.  After a CT scan, an appointment with a cardiothoracic surgeon, a biopsy, and several emotional ups and downs, we know what we are dealing with.


I have lymphoma.


So unfortunately, the blog is back in business.

I've got a lot of information to process and share, and will hopefully get a couple posts up in the next few days.  This treatment will be completely different than what we experienced with my thyroid, and there's a lot that has to be done to prepare.

But I am ready.

And I will beat this.


Stay tuned.

10 comments:

  1. I will keep you in my prayers!!

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  2. Thinking of you, Emily and praying for you, your family, and your doctors.

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  3. Will be thinking of you and cheering you on. You can do it! You will do it!

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  4. Oh sweet friend. You are brave and strong and you WILL beat this. If you need anything, please let me know. Sending my love and prayers your way.

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  5. Lots of love, thoughts and prayers from us! Sending support from afar. <3

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    1. This is the Gandour-Roods. sorry for the anonymous post.

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  6. Emily, though we haven't met, I have known you through our dear friends - your amazing parents, for the past five years. Please know of my love and support as you begin this journey. It is a privilege to hold you in prayer, each day, as you bring your incredible strength, courage, beauty and goodness to this fight. Yes, you can and will beat this! Love, Hugs and Prayers from Roanoke.

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  7. Your wit and strength shine through. Praying you healing and continued strength.

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  8. Thinking of you Emily! Let us know of there's anything we can do to help!

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