Psalm 138: Verse 3 & 7 says:

When I called you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted.3

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. 7

I have been reflecting on this scripture since coming home from the recent CT scan.

Today marks a significant day in my life.

God has made me stouthearted-BRAVE.

I wrote this letter below to many people today to tell of the wondrous thing God has done on my behalf.

My beloved family, dear friends near and far (geographically), my pastors, & my _______ Public School colleagues:

I am sorry for this mass email, but I know that you understand the communication is for all to read & comprehend, and I cannot possible send individual emails or call you all.:)

I am glad though that...

Some of you I was able to call (Mom, dad, Marlane, Cathy, Laurie, & Matt) to let you know the outcome of my meeting with the oncologist today at MGH.

Some I left voice mails (Teri and Ironce)

Some you I was able to see (Pastor Steve & Patti & Christina) and raise my hands to God in thankfulness, and then hug you to share in my news that:

I will NOT be going through chemotherapy treatments this summer!
This is why:

My recent CT scan (6.14) "looks good". I quote her. My oncologist and the team is finding that they would just like to monitor me.

I don't have to return to MGH until August 22nd for the "routine" CT scan and follow up!

As many of you know, I attended a healing service this past Monday.(6.13) (that's a long story-testimony- in itself) Many of you have been praying with me for a complete healing and restoration from ovarian cancer and any recurrence of the disease since hearing of the impending June/July chemo treatments because of the suspected recurrence. aka "crumbs in my pelvic area & a swollen lymph node"

I am here to say: I am in a process of that complete healing & restoration-I know that God is able. He is my Healer.

I am here to say: I know that I trust Jesus for all the details. He's my protocol.

I am here to say: I trust my chemo doctor and she is now saying: NO CHEMO.

I am here to say: I am going to live a life that has a hope and a future. Day by day.

I am here to say: Glory to God Almighty. He gets the credit always.

On the ride down to MGH today I listened to the Selah song "You are My Hiding Place" over and over again.

The lyrics describes best exactly where I am in regards to a cancer diagnosis and healing.

You are my hiding place
You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid
I will trust in You

I will trust in You
Let the weak say
I am strong
In the strength of the Lord
You are my hiding place
You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid
I will trust in You

I will trust in You
Let the weak say I am strong
In the strength of the Lord
All lyrics www.allthelyrics.com
I will trust in You

Below is a you tube version of the song as it is sung by the group Selah...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF5ieYJCqnw

Please continue to pray for and rejoice with me in this good news!

Mary-Margaret