M.D. Anderson Update
First of all, thank you so much for your participation in the prayer chain over the past two days. The response was overwhelming.
Megann and her family met with doctors at M.D. Anderson for most of the day today. Basically, Megann has two types of cancer. She still has clear cell carcinoma and also endometroid cancer. The endometroid cancer was responding to the Doxil (chemotherapy), but the clear cell carcinoma was not. Her CA125 has been steadily dropping over the past few weeks because of the response of the second type of cancer. They did a CAT scan on Tuesday and saw new growth in her liver and pelvis. They will take her off Doxil and put her on a new type of chemo that she will take weekly (three weeks on and one week off). There are few side effects to this new type of chemo. Nothing was shown in her shoulder when they checked it out the other day, but the doctor said that sometimes if you have cancer in your liver, it can cause shoulder pain. They are admitting her tonight to run tests because of side pain that she is experiencing. She will be able to return home and get the treatments here. The doctors from M.D. Anderson want to see her back in December. Please continue to pray for Megann.
Megann and her family met with doctors at M.D. Anderson for most of the day today. Basically, Megann has two types of cancer. She still has clear cell carcinoma and also endometroid cancer. The endometroid cancer was responding to the Doxil (chemotherapy), but the clear cell carcinoma was not. Her CA125 has been steadily dropping over the past few weeks because of the response of the second type of cancer. They did a CAT scan on Tuesday and saw new growth in her liver and pelvis. They will take her off Doxil and put her on a new type of chemo that she will take weekly (three weeks on and one week off). There are few side effects to this new type of chemo. Nothing was shown in her shoulder when they checked it out the other day, but the doctor said that sometimes if you have cancer in your liver, it can cause shoulder pain. They are admitting her tonight to run tests because of side pain that she is experiencing. She will be able to return home and get the treatments here. The doctors from M.D. Anderson want to see her back in December. Please continue to pray for Megann.
posted by tamandscott at 4:21 PM
27 Comments:
Megann,
I will keep you in my prayers - not just a one-time slot. As a friend of mine at church says, Let's e-pray now on our e-knees:
God, I'm asking that you help Megann during the time she is going through testing in the hospital. Help her to rest. Help her to feel your presence surrounding her. Thank you for being with us when things are tough. We couldn't make it without you, the Spirit's presence and Jesus who makes all of life worthwhile. Jesus has been there, done that and he understand. Thank you God through Jesus.
Megann and Jon,
We continue to pray for you many times a day. I pray that God will take away all of the cancer.
Megann and Jon,
I pray today that you feel the comfort, peace, and love, of God in a way that you can not understand. Your lives of joy have blessed us all. Thank you God for Megann and Jon. Please bless them out of the depths of your glorious riches.
Megann,
I just want you to know that I love you very much, and I am praying for you everyday and thinking of you.
Love Ya,
Evie
Megann and Jon,
We continue to pray for you and know that God is working in your lives. We don't always understand but we trust in the Lord that He will be with you. May you feel His presence and lean on Him when you feel weak.
Love you,
Evan and Jessica
Megann,
I'm praying daily that God heals you!!
I pray for you numerous times through the day. May God give you strength and inner peace. Know that we love you and are here for you. God will lead you through everyday, hold tight to his hand.
Hey Megann,
It's 8:40 on Saturday night. I just read about your MD Anderson visit. My heart is heavy for you. I wish I could just hold you and tell you that everything is ok. I know you probably aren't feeling that right now. I wish I could take the pain away. I can't. I wish I could just give you a special medicine to take it all away. It's not available. But, Megann what I can do is offer you up to the one who can hold you and tell you everything is ok, the one who can take away the pain, and take your name to the one who can give you His special "medicine" to take it away. I know that you must feel like this battle is overwhelming. I remember that feeling all too well. I made all those arguements and pleas before God for Tatia not too long ago... she's too young, why her, can't you just take it, can't you take her pain away, can't you calm her spirit? Megann, I'm lifting those same questions in my heart for you tonight. I wish I could just give you a hug and just hold you and cry. I cry out with you right now "life is not fair". We both know... it's not. But Megann, if there is anything I could say tonight to make it better, to bring you peace, to lift your spirits, it would be this... you have a heavenly Father that loves you. He IS holding you close. He IS there for you. He IS mighty to save. He longs to hold you and make things better. He WILL NEVER leave you to deal with this alone. He has his angels ministering all time. He knows your pain. Megann, when life is overwhelming, when it seems too much, when your heart is aching,...when you need saving...run to him! Proverbs 18:10 says..."the name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and they are safe." I pray that you find safety is His arms tonight. I pray you feel His strong embrace. I pray you can feel the angels moving around you taking extra special care. I pray you feel His breath, His peace, His love. You are His precious daughter Megann, and He loves you. Even though life is not fair, He is, and He is there to comfort and care for you every day of this journey of your life. May you find strength tonight in Him. May you rest sweetly. I love you sweet sister... hang in there... you are not alone... we are here for you! Love, Lisa Minton
We are continuing to pray for you. We pray that God will give you the strength each day to overcome this!
Charlie and Julie Benson
Megann,
I just wanted to let you know that I love you and that I think of you many times during the day and always say a prayer. I believe that GOD is greater than cancer and that he is healing you now.
Love in Him,
Dixie Armstrong
Megann, I am praying for you daily. I am praying for healing, for love, for peace and wisdom for the doctors. We love you and think of you often here in Cleveland. Jan Stephens
Megann,
My prayers are being poured out for you and your family. I pray that God will give you peace & healing.
Just keep smiling,girl. Your strength is a test of your faith.
Ok, for some reason my daily "smile quotes" have not been published, so I'll try again.
Church bulletin bloopers...
...Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands.
...The peacemaking meeting scheduled today has been cancelled due to a conflict.
...Don't let worry kill you off-let the Church help.
...For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
...During the absence of our Pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing a good sermon when J.F. Stubbs supplied our pulpit.
...Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight. Come her Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.
Love,
Charlene Brooks
Megann,
I don't understand, but sometimes we are not supposed to. I will continue to pray for you, and not question our awesome God. You are one reason my prayer life has grown and I thank you for that! I can't remember the last time I have prayed for something more than your healing and peace. I won't give up asking God to bless you and Jon.
Megann,
I am praying for you and BELIEVE God will answer my prayers for healing. "Whatever you ask for in prayer BELIEVE that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24
Today's "SMILE GRAM"....
~Sam went to court and received a fine for parking his car in a no-parking zone.
"Do you have anything to say?" asked the judge.
"Yes," he replied. "They shouldn't put up such misleading notices."
"What do you mean?" the judge asked.
"The sign said, 'FINE FOR PARKING HERE."
Okay, you can groan now, Meg!
Love you,
Charlene
Megann-
I just wanted you to know that I'm still thinking about you and praying for you!
Love Ya!
Megann,
Love you so much. We are still thinking about you and praying for you. God has you in his hands. Someday we will understand all of this. In the meantime, we just have faith to get us through. I don't know how to send an e-hug, so just close your eyes and imagine I'm there giving you the biggest hug ever.
Lovingly,
Laura Black
Mrs. Sheppard my name is Darian Kelly and my son Ryan Kelly is a student in your 2nd grade class. My heart first went out to you on the first day of school when Ryan gave us a letter that you written to the parents explaining about your illness and ever since then you have been in my prayers. Today was teacher/parents conference day and my wife have the letter your sent out explaining your visit to MD Anderson in Houston. I was just asking Ryan the other day when would you be back in class because I wanted to come by the class personally to let you know you have some standing in the gap for you.
I am a minister and love God with all my heart and know who He is. I believe in the healing power of God because I know there’s nothing to hard for Him. Jesus himself bore our pains and by his stripes we are heal (Isaiah 53:5). I’m not here to preach religion to you Mrs. Sheppard but to let you know that you got someone standing in the GAP for you. When God called me I told Him I will stand in the Gap for those who really need to hear from Him. God is a healer Mrs. Sheppard and God Himself says that He’s not a man that can lie. The word of God also says in III John 1:2 that God wants us to prosper and be in good health.
I don’t know what the doctors are telling you but begin to speak healing with your tongue. The bible says there’s life and death in the tongue in Proverbs 18:21. The bible explains how the tongue is one of the smallest part of the body but it can change things, much like a ship that’s steered by a small ruttier. The thing about God Mrs. Sheppard is that He can allow you live with the cancer or He can take it away all together because He’s a sovereign God. I have never been diagnosed with cancer and don’t fully understand what is taking place but I know what it feels to need God when there seems to be no one else who understands my situation and pain.
In the book of II Chronicles 20th chapter, King Jehoshaphat found himself out numbered by the Ammonites and Moabites. Now a little brief history about King Jehoshaphat was that he was a rich and powerful; king and had a very large, large army. There was about 1.2 million soldiers just assigned to serve the king and this isn’t counting the other soldiers throughout his kingdom, and that Jehoshaphat loved God. But King Jehoshaphat faced an enemy that out numbered him 3 to 1, even know he had a large army. So Mrs. Sheppard you know this must have been a large foe that came against him.
Now the interesting thing about King Jehoshaphat is that he could have fought them if they weren’t so many but he realizes he doesn’t have any power against this enemy so he calls a fast for the kingdom, and got down on his needs and prayed to God. Now to make along story short in II Chronicles 20: 12 at the end of his prayers, he said, “for we have no might against this great company (enemies) that cometh against us; neither do we know what to do, BUT OUR EYES ARE UPON THEE.
Sometimes Mrs. Sheppard we get into problems where we have to throw our hands up in the air to God and say, “Lord you see my situation and I am looking to you to fix it”. The best thing about saying this Mrs. Sheppard is that you can’ t go wrong with your hands in Gods hands, because He’s always looking out for our best interest.
God ended up miraculous defeating Jehoshaphat’s enemies because God told him that “the battle isn’t yours jehoshaphat but it’s MINE. So keep your eyes on God and He will heal your body. Don’t get caught up with what the doctors may be telling you because they are just being doctors, but remember that GOD IS JUST BEING GOD because he’s going to heal your body completely. The bible says without faith it’s impossible to please God, for he that comes to Him must believe that He is God and is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Jesus Christ is our mediator and died so that we may have life and life more abundantly. The tongue is powerful, and start-speaking healing no matter what the doctors are saying. King David says, I’ve been young and been old and I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread.
I wish I could talk to you in person Mrs. Sheppard and personally pray with you for total healing. You got me standing in the GAP and please feel free to call me anytime at 817 571 2931 or email me at Darianmk@hotmail.com
Standing in the Gap for and with you,
Minister Darian Kelly
p.s.
Sorry for writing the book.
You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. We pray not just for your healing, but for prolonged peace in your lives when you get through this time of trial. We may not see you often these days, but you are still such a source of encouragement to us. You have touched many and will continue to do so for a long time.
Blessings,
Tami and Thomas
Megann,
Praying God's blessing on you today."My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
Exodus 33:14
May the presence & care of the Lord be very sweet to you today!
"Giggle or Groan?"
CHRISTIAN ONE LINERS
...Some people are kind, polite, & sweet spirited until you try to sit in their pews.
...The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitos & nats come close.
...The phrase that is guaranteed to wake up an audience: "And in conclusion."
Love you,
Charlene
Megann~Wishing you smiles and happiness today. Prayers are continually lifted on your behalf. With love, Andrea
I think about you every day. I hope you are resting and feeling the prayers.
Megann,
I just want you to know that you are in my every prayer and you are on the prayer list at our congregation, in Lakewood Washington. I hate it that you are dealing with all that you are dealing with right now. May God bless you and comfort you through it all.
Your friend,
Cindy Oden
Megann,
Talked with your dad on Sunday & he said you were feeling better. Keep up the good work. I'll be praying for you as you undergo another round of chemo. I pray for strength for you this week.
"GIGGLE OR GRIN" for today:
...The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.
...Have you noticed since everyone has a camcorder these days no one talks about seeing UFOs like they used to?
...All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.
...Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll sqeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"
...Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him on a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?
Love you,
Gerald & Charlene Brooks
Hello Megann this is Minister Darian Kelly, Ryan Kelly's father. Just want you to know we are praying with you for Gods healing of your body and am thinkin of you. We're moving to Keller this and this is Ryan last week at Harrison Lane.
We will keep your name before God and I pray that God gives your strenght to endure. The bible says the rest isn't giving to the swift nor the strong, but to him that endures to the end.
God knows what you need Megann and your can peace of mind knowing He's strengthing your body even as I type this comment.
Now to HIM that can do exceedling and abundantly above all that we could ever ask or think, through His son Christ Jesus, I ask God to strenthen you.
Be strong Megann and keep your eyes on the Lord, He'll see you through, because out of this you're gonna have a powerful testimony.
Take care,
Darian Kelly
Megann,
Hope your having a good day! I asked God this morning to give you strength and healing. I thought of you when I read this verse today: "Let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive His mercy and to find grace to help us in our times of need." Heb. 4:16.
TODAY'S GIGGLE OR GROAN:
Things You Never Hear in Church
...Hey!It's MY turn to sit on the front pew!
...I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon when over time 25 minutes.
...I volunteer to be the PERMANENT teacher for the Jr. High Sunday School class.
...I love it when we sing hymns I've never heard before!
...Since we're all here, let's start the worship service early!
Love you,
Charlene
It sure was good to see your smiling face last night at church (Jon's too!) :-)
Glad you are feeling strong. Praying for you as you undergo your chemo. Stay strong!
love, andrea
Meg,
Praying for you, sweetie! Hope you are feeling stronger today! Keep your sweet smile & positive attitude. You are a real inspiration to so many people.
GRIN or GROAN:
...James, age 4, was listening to a Bible story. His dad read, "The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back was turned to salt." Concerned, James asked, "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE FLEA?"
...Brittany, age 3, had an earache & wanted a painkiller. She tried in vain to take the lid off the bottle. Seeing her frustration, her Mom explained it was a childproof cap & she'd have to open it for her. Eyes wide with wonder, Brittany asked, "How does it know it's me?"
...Drew, age 4, stepped onto the bathroom scale & asked, "How much do I cost."
LOVE YOU,
Charlene
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