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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: Kelly718 on December 23, 2013, 02:20:28 pm

Title: It's a Christmas Miracle!
Post by: Kelly718 on December 23, 2013, 02:20:28 pm
7 years ago I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma (a rare benign brain tumor). It completely flipped my young life upside down. After a very lengthy (13 hour) surgery by one of the best surgeons around, I began my recovery and got right back to work and life. A few years later, I was blessed with my two beautiful children who I love more than life itself. The one thing I did not have was peace of mind that the small bit of tumor left behind would not grow. Each time I would prepare for an MRI, I would struggle with much anxiety and stress. Well, this year my prayers were finally answered! My MRI showed a drastic reduction in the size and my surgeon calls it “remarkable”. He says it seems like it is gone for good and should no longer be a worry for me! I have my peace! It’s all I’ve wanted every Christmas since the day I was diagnosed. I felt this worthy of a shout out to me!! I’m a survivor!! Happy Holidays!! May peace and joy be with you this Christmas and always! Kelly xoxo
Title: Re: It's a Christmas Miracle!
Post by: Jim Scott on December 23, 2013, 03:03:41 pm
Hi, Kelly ~

Sincere congratulations on your disappearing tumor fragment.  Miracles do happen (more often than we realize).  Congratulations too on the children that have given you such joy.  Thanks for your life-affirming post at Christmas time, when it's most appreciated!

Merry Christmas! 

Jim
Title: Re: It's a Christmas Miracle!
Post by: TexasSprinter on December 26, 2013, 01:11:50 am
Kelly--that's great news and I'm sure a big relief for you. Merry Christmas.
Scott
Title: Re: It's a Christmas Miracle!
Post by: Gloria Nailor on December 27, 2013, 03:34:41 pm
So glad to hear this....our prayers do get answered, but not always as fast as we'd like : )