"Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, you who have done great things. Who, O God, is like you? Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again."
-Psalm 71:19-21
This morning I was thinking about the phone call I would soon be getting regarding the results of my thyroid biopsy. I thought about how easy it would be to write a post praising God for good test results, but it made me think about how I wanted to praise God no matter what the results were. So... here I am like David, praising God for what he has done despite the circumstances that I am in right now. I got a call from the endrocrinologist's office today and my thyroid nodule is malignant. I have papillary thyroid carcinoma. The doctor has sent my orders to the head and neck surgeons (at MDA) to have the scheduling office set up a consultation appointment. Once I meet my surgeon we will be able to schedule the surgery. After surgery, the doctor will decide if I need radiation. The type of radiation they would use is internal radiation... just a pill that I would have to take. As the doctor told me on the phone today, this is going to be a walk in the park compared to my leukemia treatment. I am hoping to have my surgery scheduled as soon as possible. Once I have surgery, I will have to stay over night in the hospital, but then will be able to go home. The typical recovery time after surgery is only 10 days... now that, I think that I can handle! Please pray for the surgeon that will take my case and that we will be able to schedule soon! If it were not for the fever that I got in my 4th round of chemo (one that could never be explained) my thyroid cancer would not have been found. It was the CT they ordered during that time that accidentally went to high and revealed the nodule on my thyroid. God has continued to reveal himself through making things happen that shouldn't have and I know he will walk us through this next part of treatment. Thanks for sticking with me!
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Ohhhhh Katrina...I am so sorry to hear it is malignant! What an example you are to everyone around you! It was amazing to read this post and see how you are able to praise the Lord in every situation...He is using you in ways you don't even know. This is quite a journey, but please know we are all in it with you together!! We love you, Beano!!
ReplyDeletePraying always....Jodi
Katrina,
ReplyDeleteWe are with you all the way!! Ups and downs and all the in betweens!
We love you,
The Robinson Family
PS. Rilynn told her Daddy this evening, "Daddy I got to see Mrs. Yang without her hair today, how cool is that?" It was priceless to hear her tell him!
Oh Katrina, you are still such an inspiration to us all! What a tough little lady you are! You continue to amaze me with your strength and your strong faith! I heard you were at school today and I wish I could have given you a big hug! Hang in there girl, we are all behind you!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Robbie Bondy
Love you girl! You amaze me more everyday. I am blessed to have you in my life as a friend. Praying for you always.
ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry to hear this result. We are blessed to hear you praise God in all circumstances. Praying for you always!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Tom and Janice
Preach it sister! You are grasping truths that will take the rest of us a lifetime to get.
ReplyDelete"You give and take away, my heart will choose to say, 'Lord Blessed be Your Name!'"
Jeannifer Maalouf
You are so amazing. I am so thankful that I can call you friend. You are in my prayers as always.
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Kristi
Thinking of you daily. Please let me know if you need anything. Remember that I'm right around the corner.
ReplyDeleteLove to you and Louis,
Amy
We are still and always praying.
ReplyDeleteDave and Ali
I started crying as I read this! You inspire me! I will continue to pray for you and Louis!
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazingly strong woman - prayers for you as you go through this. Praying for a Godly surgeon to take your case.
ReplyDeleteKatrina-
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to see God's grace at work in another believer's life, because it doesn't just work to change and grow that one believer but it influences, encourages and spurs on countless others. God let me be one of the "countless others" this morning while reading about what He's doing in your life. Thank you for being courageous enough to share what He's doing.
We've never met but I follow your blog and have been regularly praying for you over these past months. As a fellow sister in Christ, I will continue to pray for you, Louis and your family. I pray along with you that God would bring you up from the depths, increase your honor and comfort you once again.
Love,
Sarah K.
a friend of Erica's
Praying for you sweetie. You are one tough cookie and such an inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteOh Katrina. Okay you were already our hero, now you are our #1 hero for life!! We will be praying for you during this next phase for sure. And another reason to bring you dinner! Yey! We love you friend.
ReplyDelete-Cole & Erin
Dear Sweet Katrina - I see you all grown up and remember that sweet little baby you used to be - you look exactly the same - and are still just as sweet. Dave, and I are praying for you and you are such an example of a Godly woman. We will keep you on are prayer chain. Kayli sends you her love and prayers. Dave and Adrian Ober
ReplyDeleteKatrina, after reading your post, I looked for something meaningful to write you, but what I kept seeing was "The Angel of the Lord" came. The Angel of the Lord will come to you to help you through this, too. It's God's grace to you for your faithfulness.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you as you fight this new cancer. All our love.
Cathy J
Katrina....continuing to pray for peace and God's healing. I know this is not what you would have desired to be the next leg of your journey in life. Praying that the surgery will be scheduled soon....that it will be as routine as possible. Once again, we are asking the God of the universe to heal your body! Shelly J.
ReplyDeleteKatrina...you will have to look on my Facebook at Breanna's homecoming pictures. She is reminding me so much of you in her smile!
ReplyDeleteLove....Jodi
Katrina,
ReplyDeleteI am so inspired by you. You can still give thanks in all circumstances and are finding the silver lining. Wow! I'll be praying that the surgery could be scheduled soon and that the recovery would be quick.
Love you!
Jessica