Happy New Year!

 As I sit here I am reminded of how truly blessed I am, especially this past year. It seems like every year lately that I say it's been the toughest year yet, and then something else happens to top it. So instead of focusing on that, I'm focusing on how God has brought me through all of this so far and how appreciative I am to all of you for all of your prayers. I am so happy to have been able to make it through all of 2024 and I know that I am going into 2025 with an even stronger will than before. I know that with God on my side, I can make it through anything. I've been blessed with a wonderful family, a husband who takes care of me and has been there with me through it all, friends who are family, and of course my fur baby Harley, who also has been by my side through everything. 2024 was tough, but I'm tougher! I'm still not done fighting yet. I say that to say: my scans came back and 3 nodules were found (1 on my tongue, 1 on my thyroid, and another in my chest). I will be having an ultrasound and biopsy. They said it's possible that it could just be inflammation, but they want to be sure. I'm praying that that's all it is. Please continue to keep me in your prayers. I love you all and hope you have a wonderful, safe, and Happy New Year!

-Amy  💗



My Best Friend got this for me, and it's a great reminder for me (Love you always Deava). 

 

 

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