Even as I write these words, I know with all certainty, that waiting on the other side of this blogsite are faithful hearts - some known to us and some known only to God - who have kept our family and our daughter in their thoughts and prayers since our brief blog regarding the new activity. Thank you seems so inadequate; and yet, it comes from the most sincere depths of my heart.
Our results came through a short time ago. I will attempt here to make them as clear as possible; however, some of the first words I heard were "well, they are interesting..."
The MRI held last week showed that Amanda had developed a new tumor in her right hip area. This is distressing for a number of reasons, one of which is that Amanda depends on her right side as her source of mobility. The tumor measures to be approximately the size of a peach pit and is located at the top of her femur bone.
Yesterday's PET scan was done of her whole body. "Uptake" is the word they use to measure the increased activity level of cells containing the radioactive ingredient. For example...cancer cells tend to be fast moving/replicating and so there is an "uptake" or increased level of cell activity pictured there.
Amanda's "uptake" yesterday was atypical. From this scan, there does not appear to be other new tumor sites at this time. However, the new tumor did not produce the uptake levels that it should have and so the results at this time, I am sorry to say are inconclusive or 'interesting.' We were told that they would be sent to Dr. Anderson but that we should probably expect that another PET scan will be run in Houston.
And so we now prepare for Houston. We will fly down on Sunday and begin appointments early Monday morning.
There are questions for which we have no answers, I apologize. But there are also some answers I know for sure. Your prayers, the emails, the blog entries...all of the love and support that we have felt and received over the last few days is literally the strength we now depend on.
And I know this for certain, for all the days of my life, I will continue to thank God for each of you and ask that He bless you for all of your support and all that you have come to mean to us as we continue to journey on together with Amanda Joy.
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Dear Denise, Amanda, and Family,
Matthew 11:28 and the song by Josh Bates based on that verse titled "You Say Come" fills my heart for you. Continuing my prayers for your family, and thinking of you often. Tari Stutz
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you head to TX. Hang in there. Brighter days are headed your way. Joyce Zulovich
We are thinking of all of you. Please let us know if you need a place to stay or need anything else while in Houston. Lily and I are free all week and would love to be of help if you need us.
Lots of love,
Jessica
amanda and all of her family are in our prayers as always!!!
Dear Amanda and the entire McDaniel family,
We continue to pray strength,hope, faith, healing and comfort as you go forward. May God's grace and love cover you all like a blanket.xxoo Laurel Ann McLagan
I pray for your family every day before I go to sleep. I know this is a very difficult time for you and am wishing the best for you all. Lia Willis
SOMETHING TO HOLD ON TO:
You are my hiding place;
You will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.
-Psalm32:7
My Father, today, You are with me…
And tomorrow…
And all my days…
Your arms embrace my entire life!
Washed clean in You…
Surrounded by You…
Secure in You!
I will say, today and every day,
“You are my Hiding Place!”
Dear Amanda and family:
Safe travel to Texas,know that our prayers go with you. You can rest in the knowledge that we are firmly in your corner, lifting you up and willing you on...God bless your doctors, nurses, and all those involved in your care. We pray that God will grant them the necessary wisdom,insight and skill needed for your care. May you truly feel God's Loving Arms wrapped around you and recognize Him in every kindness shown, every hand extended, every smile that comes your way...
Reaching out to you from Iowa...
PRAYING FOR AND LOVING YOU!
sue gradwell
Dear Amanda & Family,
You have been continually in my prayers. Thinking of you as you head to TX.
The following is just one of the many verses I clung to during my daughter's illnesss. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7 It is so difficult to deal with the whole big picture of this so just take one day at a time & cherish it.
Love, Val Stine
Dear Denise,
Please take the prayer shawl we brought to Amanda, wrap it around her and hold her tightly. Please tell her how much we love her and that we continue to pray for her and all the Daniels. Tell us how you want us to pray. Help us circle the wagon or follow the lead of your darling daughter. We love you all!
Lynene Sandbloom
College Church Prayer Shawl Ministry
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