Journal entry by Danise Brakeman —
John 10:10 tells us, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
My recent biopsy on the original tumor showed benign tissue and necrosis. The Cryoablasion worked!!! And a recent ultrasound on both sides did not show any other abnormalities. While my cryo doctor in LA will need to see me and confirm the results, I think it's pretty safe to say I am CANCER FREE!!!
I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. This is the result I, and so many others, have been praying for. I will continue with my protocol hard core for another year to prevent reoccurrence. Then, I will be on lifetime maintenance.
Going forward, I started thinking about abundant life. What is abundant life? It’s different things for different people. For me, it’s being close to the Lord. It’s spending quality time with the people who love me. It’s experiencing new things. It’s seeing parts of God’s creation I’ve never seen. It’s trying to make a positive change in this world, one person at a time. These are the things that bring me joy. These are the things I will be focusing on going forward. Abundant life.
I want to thank all those who prayed with me and for me during this journey. Thank you for all of the phone calls, texts, and messages checking in with me to see how I was doing. Thank you for all of the positive comments and the encouraging words. Thank you for the kindness and love you have shown me. I can’t begin to tell you how much it helped. And I am eternally grateful. ❤️
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