Prayer Requests - October 14, 2011

Just wanted to share some prayer requests with all you prayer warriors. All are cancer patients:

Leah Adams - waiting to find out what Stage she is in. (liver & lymph nodes)
Bonnie Bryan - in hospital, has a couple of fractures in back along with cancer
Joanne Nelson - ovarian cancer - in hospital right now, in pain and fluid still in lungs and abdomen.
Owen Ivey - haven't heard a recent update, but continue to pray for him.

Again, it seems like you hear of another cancer patient almost daily. I am sure you folks out there know someone with cancer or has gone through cancer. When you pray for these folks, also pray for their family, friends and medical staff. The support group is very important. The greatest support is our "GREAT PHYSICIAN". I don't know anyone can go through cancer without the Lord. Let's share HIM whenever possible.

4 Month Check Up - October 6, 2011

Went this morning for my 4 month check up. First of all we went to work at 5:30 am to do our first run, then it was off to downtown Houston to MD Anderson. My blood work was scheduled for 9:30 am and that is exactly when we arrived. We don't get in from our 1st run until 8:30-8:45 am but we did make it on time. Then my doctor's appointment was at 10:30 am. Not much of a wait today. Everything went good, one stick for blood and then nothing new at the doctor's office. Dr. Soliman said everything looks good. I got called later with my CA-125 results which was 10.9. I love getting good news. Praise the Lord! What a "Great Physician" I have!!!!

While at MD Anderson I picked up some information about the 2011 Online Quilt Auction (Oct. 26-Nov. 9, 2011) you can go to ovarianquilt.com. It is raising awareness and research funds for gynecologic cancers. Check it out.

Some symptoms you can look for in Ovarian Cancer: 1)Bloating, 2)Pelvic or abdominal pain, 3) Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, and 4) Urinary symptoms (urgency and frequency).

Endometrial(Uterine)Cancer Symptoms: 1) Bleeding after menopause (experienced by over 90% of endometrial patients), 2) Irregular vaginal bleeding before menopause, 3) Unusual vaginal discharge, 4) Change in bowel or bladder habits, 5) Pain in the pelvic area, and 6) Pain during sexual intercourse.

Again, please get a simple blood test CA-125, it can save your life. Cancer is an awful thing to experience and it is awful for your family and friends.

Thank you for all your prayers and support.

OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - September 3, 2011

GOD HAS BEEN SO GOOD
It has been awhile since I have posted on my blog. It has been a busy summer. Scott and I worked summer school and at the beginning of August we took the first 2 weeks and went to Illinois to visit with my family. We had a great time. Always sad to leave my family, it had been 4 years since we were up there. It seems the older I get the more I miss them all.

We got back in time for inservice at work and school started August 22nd. Already 2 weeks into this school year. So far so good.

On August 31st our air conditioner was stolen from our church again. The first time was on June 1st, we found an air conditioner on Craig's list for $250.00. It was an old unit but was working good enough to get us by until we could save up enough money for a new one. Well, then the second one was stolen. This past Thursday I posted on Facebook about our church having two air conditioners stolen within 3 months. A news reporter read my post and did some investigating and found us through the police report. I did not post the name of our church, phone number or anything. When we got home from work she had called wanting an interview. So Thursday night they interview Scott and then did a live report at the church Thursday evening. When we got home Thurday night after the live report our phone was ringing with folks who wanted to help. Long story short, today they brought us a brand new air conditioner, cage for it and installed free of charge. What a MIGHTY GOD we serve. We are so thankful and blessed by what God has done.

As for my health it is good, my next MD Anderson appointment is on October 6th. Also, be aware that September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Just want to mention that every woman needs to be aware that this type of cancer doesn't have many symptoms so the best way to check for it is to have a blood test called CA125.

Hard to believe it has already been over a year since my last chemo. I still pray that it never comes back again and thank my GREAT PHYSICIAN for my health. I hope you know my GREAT PHYSICIAN, I do have a great physician at MD Anderson, but I am talking about my Lord and Saviour. I could of never made it without HIM!

Prayer Request - July 13, 2011

I am asking my family and friends who read this to please be in prayer for Joanne Nelson. She has had surgery and chemo for ovarian cancer. I have shared with y'all before to please pray for her. Well, her update on Caring Bridge said her CA125 was up to 155.6 and will have to start back up on an aggressive chemo.

Please pray for her healing, for her emotional state ( I know the rollercoaster ride of emotions) and pray for her family and friends who care for her. But through it all may our Lord be exalted and people saved.

Yeah, Good Report! - June 9, 2011

Just got my phone call from Dr. Soliman, my CA125 was 10.6. I am good for another 4 months. My appointment was at 11:00 am this morning and I really wasn'T worried but I find as the day goes on my mind starts wandering. I am so thankful that I have a great doctor and MD Anderson for my treatment but even more thankful to "MY GREAT PHYSICIAN".

Thank you for all your prayers. There are so many folks out there with cancer. As we sat there waiting to go in to see the doctor, I saw a young woman and her husband come out. I started remembering how I felt the first time. Wow, I JUST HATE CANCER! Please continue to pray.

Please be in prayer for the son of one of my co-workers, his name is Michael. He will be having a PET scan next week. He has already gone through chemo and it seems there is still some cancer.

Reach out an be an encouragment to others around you. We need to be there for others who are hurting. It sure helps them and it will help you. What a blessing it is. Time is short and they may need Jesus, let's share HIM!

Wow, Where Has The Time Gone!!!!! June 4, 2011

I didn't realize that it has been so long since I posted. Does that mean I am too busy? The fact of the matter is that I have to be in the right mind to think and type. Sometimes that takes me a longggggggggggggg time. Ha!

Since my last post we did our Sprint for Life walk at MD Anderson. Here are some of the facts for this years walk.

Over 2775 registrants - most ever

From 25 states
92 Ovarian cancer survivors - a record

$533,000 raised & donations still coming in

The goal was $33,000

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I was so pleased with my group "Debbie's Defenders" there were 14 of us. I had also wrote a tract "Meet My Great Physician" and we were handing them out. I had one lady tell me she was going to put it in her Bible and would pray for me, another lady took it, kept walking while she was reading and turned around and came back to me and said "What an awesome way to share the Lord!" Sure did make me feel good.

I sure do thank my sister Paula for coming and my niece Pam. Also, want to thank all my co-workers who came out to support me. Y'all were a blessing to me and Scott. We were so glad to be able to see Dr. Soliman and get her picture with me and Scott. She truly is a great physician.

Also, thankful that Pam took pictures and video of the walk. We will post more pictures as soon as we get them all together.

So my next appointment is Thursday, June 9. I would ask y'all to be praying for another good report.

April 12, 2011 - Busy, Busy, Busy

Wow, it has been along time since I have posted. We have been so busy at the church and with our work schedule there is not much free time. I think the last time I posted was the report of my last doctor's appointment. Praise the Lord! I am still doing great, my next appointment is June 9.

Also, getting ready for the Sprint for Life 5K Walk on May 7, at 7:30 am at MD Anderson for Ovarian Cancer. If anyone is interested in walking with us you can still register this week, just go to www.sprintforlife.com and register under "Debbie's Defenders". You must have your packet mailed to you or go pick it up before May 7. I know it says you can pick it up on May 7, but I called to check and they said "NO". If you have any questions just let me know and I will help you get registered. I am so excited, my sister, Paula, is coming from Illinois to walk with me and my niece, Pam, is coming from Colorado. Both of them came and helped take care of me after my surgery. I also have some co-workers who are going to walk with me. I have others who can't walk but want to give towards Ovarian Cancer research under my name. Just go to www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/debbie-netterville I want to thank my sister-in-law Danna for donating and also to Mary Brolley who wrote the article on me to put in the Network paper. I appreciate both of them giving.

Again, I want to thank all my family and friends for all your prayers and support. God is so good. Please be in prayer for the walk on May 7, I wrote a tract "Meet My Great Physician" and Scott will be handing them out. We are praying for souls to be saved.