We just got home from the hospital. Our concerns were confirmed today...Sara has Stage IIB Infiltrating Ductal Breast Cancer. The lymph node biopsy also came back positive, meaning that there are cancer cells in her lymph nodes. We had mentally prepared ourselves for this, and the discussions with the doctors were "emotionally stable".
Sara will undergo surgery at Tripler (here in Hawaii), followed by chemotherapy and follow on treatment at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. We're happy that we will be close to home, but the fact that we are leaving Japan early is VERY difficult on both of us.
The LORD is my STRENGTH and my SHIELD. My heart TRUSTS in HIM and I am helped. My heart leaps for JOY and I will give THANKS to him in song.
--Psalms 28:7
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Sara and Brady,
I am so sorry to hear the results of the biopsies. Our prayers for you, Brady and Sara, will continue. God is with you. May you feel his presence and hear his sweet voice as you move through this difficult time.
Eric and I love you Sara.
Mikie Groscurth
Sara and Brady,
You both will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Keith & Lisa
We are thinking about you guys and will continue to pray! I'm sure it will be hard leaving Japan, but i'm sure you will love having so much family support close by!
It is so very difficult to get our heads around this. Jesus said the rain falls on the fields of the just and the unjust alike. Yet, it seems so unfair. Sometimes in these darkest hours we recall the 22nd Psalm, "My God my God why have you forsaken me..." We know that Psalm ends with praise for the Lord, and faith, and confidence. So now, we who love you and miss you find our faith and our hope in the Lord as we pray for healing, for wisdom, and peace. God speed Sara and Brady.
Aunt Sue and Bob
We hope and pray that you will continue to be lifted up by the prayers and faith in your behalf. Our hearts and thoughts are with both of you, and we know that the Lord will continue to strengthen you and speak peace to your hearts.
Cory & Cami Farrer
Brad and Sara,
Cassy and I have been following your blog daily and we'll continue following Sara's progress while you both fight hard through the treatments. We're glad to hear that you'll be close to home and that you'll have a support team nearby. I (Luc) have been there with several of my family members who have had cancer, and I know how scary it can be. Stay strong, stay positive, and have faith. I watched my grandfather fight his way back from throat cancer and it was heart wrenching at times during the chemo, but so inspirational to see so many people rally to support him and eventually help him beat it. You're in our thoughts and we're pulling for you both!
Luc and Cassy
Dear Sara,
I am so sorry to hear that you are having to fight so hard, but you are real strong and have wonderful loving and caring support. We will miss you in Misawa greatly....especially in yoga. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you. Namaste. Suzanne and Jim Moody
We are weeping and praying with you. May the JOY of the LORD be your strength!! NEH 8:10
We love and miss you, and are thinking of you everyday!
Love
Courtney Glenn and Cole
Sara - Still thinking of you and Brady. I wish the news had turned out differently, but I know that you are strong and you'll fight this! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you here. I'll miss you in Misawa!
-Sara M (and Matt)
Sara and Brady,
I was so hoping for better news! Our prayers are with you, and let us know what we can do to help move you out of Japan. I'm ready!!! Be brave, you are already strong, and know that He is with you through this time.
Love, Kim
Brady and Sara-
You have been in my prayers non stop. I'm so sorry to hear the results but I know that if anyone can pull through this it is you two. You are 2 of the strongest couples and are so close to the Lord that he will lift you up through all of this and comfort you. Please know that we are always thinking and praying for you. Love, Rachael and James
Sara and Brady - Although not an easy fight God will equip you with all the strength you need. 'You can do all things through Christ who will give you strength.' You have our continuing prayers. Melanie & Joe Taylor
My heart sank when I read this, but I know that you are trusting Jesus and have so many prayers being lifted on your behalf for your healing. We will continue to pray for you guys and for all the doctors involved in your care. Remember Jesus has gone before you. I love you girl!
Too many tears to count, I am so sorry to hear this news. But we're praying for you guys and we know God is still working major miracles. We will miss you in Japan, but you are no less prayed for after you move. Let us know how we can help, we're happy to help sell cars, set up TMO stuff, etc. We love you guys.
Melissa (and Mike)
Sara and Brady,
You are both in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss you so much! We know you are strong and will make it over this hurdle. Know that we are here to help in anyway possible with getting things together in Japan.
Lindsay and Jared
Sara and Brady,
I just spoke to Meagan Davidson and she told me what is going on. I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I am amazed at the strength that you two have. What a wonderful example of faith you are to the rest of us. I know the Lord will bless and watch over you and give you even more strength to overcome this trial. We will pray for more doors to be opened and for a quick recovery. We love you.
Brady and Sara,
It is very exciting news about "Baby Sullivan". Craig and I will have you both in our prayers in the coming weeks. Your Mother is very excited to have both of you living close to home.
Pam and Craig Intermill
We are fighting with you! The Lord has gone before you and is fighting for you, his children. We love you both and will be praying fervently for healing and all the implications involved, especially with your precious baby on the way.
Love,
Lisa & Bryce
Dearest Brady and Sara,
For starters, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! "Every good and perfect gift comes from above..." James 1:17. Parenthood is beyond words...definitely Heaven's greatest miracle!!!
Sara, you are a true angel on Earth! I know that God will keep your attitude positive and your contagious smile smiling! Knowing you like I do, I can be assured that you will stay strong, trust in God, and reassure the rest of us that God has this under control! I love you!
Brady, thank you for keeping us updated. I am happy to hear that our fellow military families are taking good care of the two of you in Hawaii. Tripler is awesome. Enjoy paradise!!! Lots of love and prayers, Jennifer (Comer) Pate
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