Annette’s Story

Site created on May 23, 2020

Hello family & friends, first and foremost I want to thank everyone that has been praying for me since this journey began. The out-pour of love, hope, and well wishes we have received from so many people has been incredible. Your random acts of kindness in the form of showering me with brownies, bras, an appointment binder, gift cards and a dedicated worship and prayer night has truly been a blessing. I wanted to extend my gratitude personally, by saying that each of you have shown love to us well!

Our worlds turned upside down the day I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. As many of you know that while waiting for my results, Antonio my son, graduated from Houston Baptist University. I am so proud of him and all of his hard work! Thank you for joining us to celebrate his huge accomplishment by participating in his graduation parade. We had a blast talking to everyone on the Facebook live stream before the festivities began. We enjoyed connecting with each one of you guys and wanted you to know our cup has overflowed with everyone's love and generosity.
  
From the beginning  I have seen and sensed the Lord's presence in each and every moment. My breast surgeon is a believer and loves Jesus Christ as much as I do!  As many of you know, to have an individual on my team of doctors who shares my faith means so much to me. At the end of my first appointment, she got on her knees and  prayed for me and my journey ahead.   Although things have been moving quickly, God has made a way for me to receive treatment at MD Anderson. This is very exciting because it's one of the best places to receive cancer treatment at this moment in time.  Doctors appointments are being scheduled at a speed and ease that we can only associate with the Lord.  What that means is that my appointments these past few weeks that the doctors have ordered, is being done with Gods diligence and control.

Lastly I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for my Aunt Sofia who has been available and willing to help me navigate through all of my appointments, questions, early phone calls and so much more!

Most importantly please continue to send your hopes, thoughts, prayers via phone calls, text messages, email etc.  Your words bring us joy, hope and comfort. Do not worry about intruding or interrupting. If it is not a good time or we are unavailable we will let you know.  We appreciate your intent to respect our schedule and how I may be feeling, but we need each and every one of you. God has blessed us with you, your love, and all the memories we have shared together which is what I will hang onto during this time. Thank you, and welcome to my journey as a Breast Cancer fighter via CaringBridge.org 

Newest Update

April 3, 2021

Journal entry by Bernadette Cano —

Happy Easter Weekend

I'm so excited to share so many praises with y'all.

Bernadette and I tested negative for COVID!

I completed radiation. Happy dance!

God is good all the time! All the time God is good!

The radiation department is treating my extremely burnt skin with a Cool Magic Clear Hydrogel Sheet Wound Dressing. It's helping a great deal with the sensitivity and tenderness.

Today I will receive immunotherapy which is a treatment I'll receive every 3 weeks for the next year.

My oncologist has recommended Echocardiograms before my next few treatments due to having COVID.

I continue to be grateful for MDA's commitment to my life & care!!! 😍 

🙏 Prayer requests 🙏 
Strength, stamina and confidence as I return to work on Monday
Burnt skin from radiation would heal quickly
Side effects from immunotherapy would be minimal

Blessings to you and your family this Easter weekend. Enjoy some of our Easter throwback pictures! 

God we offer you praise for sacrificing your son for us! Tomorrow he will rise.

Resurrection Prayer

Christ our life,
You are alive - in the beauty of the earth
in the rhythm of the seasons
in the mystery of time and space
Alleluia

Christ our life,
You are alive - in the tenderness of 
touch
in the heartbeat of intimacy
in the insights of solitude
Alleluia

Christ our life,
You are alive - in the creative possibility
of the dullest conversation
of the dreariest task
the most threatening event
Alleluia

Christ our life,
You are alive - to offer re-creation
to every unhealed hurt
to every deadened place
to every damaged heart
Alleluia

You set before us a great choice
Therefore we choose life.
The dance of resurrection soars and
surges through the whole creation,
This is grace, dying we live.
So let us live. - Kathy Galloway


Love, Annie

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