First of all I would like to thank Trisha for starting the blog for me, she's an amazing friend and is a blessing to me. Next, I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, kind words, and donations. During these scary times I have been humbled by all the support sent my way. About a month ago people gathered for a fund raiser for me at the End Zone in Fruita, I was in awe of all the people that showed up on my behalf, it was incredible. Thanks everyone for all your support and help with the fundraiser.
As some of you may or may not know I did not qualify for the treatments that I traveled to Tucson for. I will not be taking the chemotherapy which was the oncologists plan B, as it is not proven to prolong my life. At this time we have decided to wait on treatment until my stage of cancer is included in the trial, so until then I will be traveling to the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale every three months for a series of tests that will look for any sign of spreading cancer.Although I am very scared for what lies ahead, I am counting my blessings.
I just ask that everyone continue to keep me in your prayers and don't be afraid to ask me how I am doing. I will try to keep the blog updated as much as I can.
Laura's Story
- 'BELIEVE"
- In November 2011 a very loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, family member and a very dear friend to many people treated herself to a well deserved body massage. During this massage she learned that she had a spot on her upper shoulder blade that had her massage therapist alarmed. The therapist encouraged Laura to make herself an appointment with a doctor to have it evaluated. Without hesitation Laura went to the doctor and through many tests, it came back she had developed melanoma. In the past few weeks she has undergone some very intense and painful surgery to have not only the spot removed from her back but also the lymph nodes in her neck. Laura is a very strong, loving and caring woman of God. I visited her over Christmas and she asked only that people be aware of their own body and health. Having a second set of eyes in November prevented this cancer from spreading any further. WE BELIVE in the power of prayer and the strength of Laura's determination to pave this one forward! A benefit account has been set up at JP Chase Bank to help cover the costs of treatments, unexpected medical costs and/or other expenses needed while she is recovering.
