I just got word, Larry, the executive director at Coyote Hill and the person responsible for helping me set up this blog; has a daughter, Amanda, who has had new growth in her tumor. Obviously with the crazy way cancer can act it is very important to jump all over this. If you would like to follow her with your prayers you can go to http://cheersforamanda.blogspot.com Larry and she are at MD Anderson right now awaiting more test. Please pour out your hearts to the Lord. Cancer has stolen enough from us, Amanda needs to be a positive story of healing!
As for the kids and I, we are on a roller coaster ride of emotions. I described it to someone as the typical ups, downs, quick turns and twist. The good news is that God is our safety harness keeping us firmly planted!
Tonight my heart is once again breaking with the news of Amanda's cancer spreading, it has been just too soon since I heard that news about Debbie. I just pray that the miracles that can happen do happen for her. Also I have to remind myself that every cancer is different.
Keep watching this blog, as I will update everyone later when we have the service of spreading Debbie's ashes in Fayette. We are working on getting a nice oak tree and a granite bench to place on the campus of CMU. This will likely take place in the fall. Most of her ashes will be there, some will go into the ground at our house with another tree, some to a tree at Fairview UMC, and just because Debbie thought it would be fun, a little will go to the Virgin Islands where we got engaged and had our honeymoon.
Thank you all for your continued prayers for us, and now for Amanda and the McDaniel family.
Andy
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I have the big black wreath from the animal hospital door which I will get to you and you can place by one of the trees.
Maryellen
cancer SUCKS!!!!!!!!!
you can rest assured that people will be praying for Amanda and her family.
Andy, the service Sunday was amazing...yes - a roller coaster for sure, but truly a wonderful way for all to share God's presence and Debbie's presence - she will always be with each of us. We've been thinking of you, Ryan, and Megan more than you will know.
In prayer,
Leanna, Brent, Annabelle, and Nate
Andy,
I know it has been a while, but I just found out about Debbie from the PWUMC bulletin. I am just heartbroken for you and your family - and know that your grief and loss is undescribable.
I remember so many times at Camp Galilee as counselors with you guys. I used to think that Galilee might be just a little bit like what heaven might be someday. It helps to think that Debbie is in an even infinitely better place.
I am SO fortunate to have known Debbie in so many different ways. She was an amazing vet (to my extremely difficult cat) and an even more amazing friend.
I'll leave with a story - when Lathem and I lived in Boonville, he came home from one of his morning runs with a stray kitty. He was in pretty bad shape, but we thought we could nurse him back to health. We kept him for a few days and decided finally to bring him to Deb. She came in to look at him and let me know there was nothing she could do. I, being 9 months pregnant, of course started crying. I told her a felt like a dork for crying over a kitten we had kept for two days. Her response was "I wish every pet had someone to love them at the end." She is and always will be so amazing!
You are in our constant prayers,
Niki and Lathem Scott
Andy,
I know it has been a while, but I just found out about Debbie from the PWUMC bulletin. I am just heartbroken for you and your family - and know that your grief and loss is undescribable.
I remember so many times at Camp Galilee as counselors with you guys. I used to think that Galilee might be just a little bit like what heaven might be someday. It helps to think that Debbie is in an even infinitely better place.
I am SO fortunate to have known Debbie in so many different ways. She was an amazing vet (to my extremely difficult cat) and an even more amazing friend.
I'll leave with a story - when Lathem and I lived in Boonville, he came home from one of his morning runs with a stray kitty. He was in pretty bad shape, but we thought we could nurse him back to health. We kept him for a few days and decided finally to bring him to Deb. She came in to look at him and let me know there was nothing she could do. I, being 9 months pregnant, of course started crying. I told her a felt like a dork for crying over a kitten we had kept for two days. Her response was "I wish every pet had someone to love them at the end." She is and always will be so amazing!
You are in our constant prayers,
Niki and Lathem Scott
thanks for letting us know about Amanda. I can't even imagine what you are going through, but also what Larry and Denise must be feeling right now. My prayers will be for all of you. Kelly
Hi Andy -
Just thinking about you and the kids tonight and wanted to leave you a hug. Still think about you all. God bless you all.
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