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July 31, 2013
2 Blessed 2 Be Stressed - Wednesday #9!
July 24, 2013
2 Blessed 2 Be Stressed - Wednesday #8!
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July 22, 2013
Sponsor Guest Post::Celebrating life and motherhood
My lovely sponsor, Steffany of Spit and Sparkles, was kind enough to share her story about overcoming ovarian cancer and her journey to motherhood. It's truly amazing how God uses various life circumstances to reveal his love and power. I pray that you are encouraged by Steffany's journey!
Eight years ago on June 22, 2005, I was undergoing surgery to remove an ovarian tumor. A surgery that I wasn't sure I would walk away from and still be able to conceive children one day. But God saved me, and the doctors only took one ovary. Today, I am celebrating life and the miracle of motherhood. Thankful,
doesn't even describe how I feel. I feel incredibly blessed and humbled
and in awe of God's greatness. Corbin and Lynley are beautiful gifts, and I will never forget what Derrick and I have gone through to get to this point in our lives. I cherish every moment that I get to spend with my little family, knowing that this may never have happened.
I was 19 years old, and I had just completed my first year of college when I was diagnosed with a mass on my right ovary. I was naive. I had no idea that what was wrong with me was cancer even though I was seeing one of the top gynecological oncologists in the world at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. I thought, there is no way this is cancer. But it was. Thankfully, I was aware of the early symptoms, and my mom encouraged me to continue pursuing treatment, even when I thought I was feeling better. I'm not sure that I have ever truly thanked her for her role in my diagnosis. I almost cancelled the appointment that led to the discovery of the tumor, but my mom made me go! She helped saved me. Thank you Mom.
The next few weeks after that appointment were a whirlwind. I remember meeting my doctor in Houston and her discussing that the tumor was the size of an orange. I would need to have surgery immediately, and was scheduled for less than a week later. I think my mom told me that the surgery lasted about six hours, maybe eight? Much of that time was spent on waiting for the lab to say yay or nay on the tumor being malignant. Just one week later, it had grown from the size of an orange, to the size of a grapefruit! My doctor was so sure that it was benign, that she actually started closing procedures, only to have the results come back positive. She then had to explore my lymph nodes, my abdominal cavity, etc. Thankfully, there was nothing to find! The tumor was confined to the right ovary, and that is all I lost. No radiation, no chemotherapy.
I am a survivor of Stage1A Ovarian Cancer, and early detection is what saved my life. Can you imagine how many lives could be saved, if there was more awareness about ovarian cancer? About 22,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with the disease each year. It is usually diagnosed in advanced stages, and only about half of women survive longer than five years. About 25% of ovarian cancers are found early. Those women have a 90% or greater chance of surviving longer than five years.
In 2009, I started an online awareness campaign about ovarian cancer. Please visit Feeling Teal to learn more about signs and symptoms and early detection methods. Want to help us win the fight against what has been deemed "the silent killer?" Like Feeling Teal on Facebook to show your support, and come join Team Feeling Teal at Austin's Annual National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Balance 5k or make a donation under our team name by visiting this link.
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| Family celebration lunch: 8 years ovarian cancer free. |
The next few weeks after that appointment were a whirlwind. I remember meeting my doctor in Houston and her discussing that the tumor was the size of an orange. I would need to have surgery immediately, and was scheduled for less than a week later. I think my mom told me that the surgery lasted about six hours, maybe eight? Much of that time was spent on waiting for the lab to say yay or nay on the tumor being malignant. Just one week later, it had grown from the size of an orange, to the size of a grapefruit! My doctor was so sure that it was benign, that she actually started closing procedures, only to have the results come back positive. She then had to explore my lymph nodes, my abdominal cavity, etc. Thankfully, there was nothing to find! The tumor was confined to the right ovary, and that is all I lost. No radiation, no chemotherapy.
I am a survivor of Stage1A Ovarian Cancer, and early detection is what saved my life. Can you imagine how many lives could be saved, if there was more awareness about ovarian cancer? About 22,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with the disease each year. It is usually diagnosed in advanced stages, and only about half of women survive longer than five years. About 25% of ovarian cancers are found early. Those women have a 90% or greater chance of surviving longer than five years.
In 2009, I started an online awareness campaign about ovarian cancer. Please visit Feeling Teal to learn more about signs and symptoms and early detection methods. Want to help us win the fight against what has been deemed "the silent killer?" Like Feeling Teal on Facebook to show your support, and come join Team Feeling Teal at Austin's Annual National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Balance 5k or make a donation under our team name by visiting this link.
July 21, 2013
Ministry through Music::Overflow
You will supply, you will supply, you will supplyYou will supply, you will supply, you will supplyYou will supply, you will supply, you will supplyEl ShaddaiMore than enough, more than enough, more than enoughOverflow, overflow (6x)breakdownMore than enough, more than enough, more than enoughOverflow, overflow (2x)breakdownYou’re my Lord forever, my God my El ShaddaiYou’re my Lord forever, you will supply, you will supply, you will supplyYou will supply, you will supply, you will supply (5x)You will supplyEl Shaddai
July 17, 2013
2 Blessed 2 Be Stressed - Wednesday #7!
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July 15, 2013
Excited....Liebster Award!
- What’s the best dish that you cook? I'm more of a baker and love to bake a chocolate cake.
- What was your favorite subject when you were in school/growing up? Math
- What’s your all-time favorite book? Why? Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer: Reminds me that I'm in a daily battle with the enemy and that if I prepare myself, mind, and spirit that I can face any challenge because I have God and all his many promises! (Satan...what?...I'm ready to fight)
- If you had the opportunity to start your own business, what kind of business would it be? Of course...Chamel's Creations! :) My business specializes in spiritual and colorful handmade gifts to share your faith!
- What’s the best piece of advice you received from your parents? Each generation has to get better than the previous one....to grow and want better!
- When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?Pediatrician
- Cats or Dogs? Which one would you prefer as a pet? dog
- Did you play any sports while in school? If so, which ones? basketball
- If you could have an all-expenses paid vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you choose to go? Hawaii
- What is your favorite childhood memory? Having fun with my sisters and cousins at our grandparents.
- Chipotle, Qdoba, or Moe’s? not a fan of any
//QUESTIONS FOR NOMINEES//
July 14, 2013
Ministry through Music::Lord I Give You My Heart
This is my desire: to honor You.
Lord with all my heart I worship You.
All I have within me, I give You praise.
All that I adore is in You.
Lord I give You my heart,
I give You my soul, I live for You alone.
Every breath that I take,
Every moment I’m awake, Lord have Your way in me.
How Great Is Our God ñ by Chris Tomlin
The splendor of a King,
Clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice,
All the earth rejoice
He wraps himself in light,
And darkness tries to hide
And trembles at his voice,
And trembles at his voice
How great is our God,
sing with me
How great is our God,
and all will see
How great, How great
Is our God
Age to age he stands
And time is in His Hands
Beginning and the End,
Beginning and the End
The Godhead, Three in one
Father, Spirit, Son
The Lion and the Lamb,
The Lion and the Lamb
How great is our God,
sing with me
How great is our God,
All will see
How great, How great Is our God
Name above all names
You are Worthy of all praise
and My heart will sing how great
Is our God (x2)
July 10, 2013
2 Blessed 2 Be Stressed - Wednesday #6!
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