It’s been a while so I thought I’d update yall on what’s been going on with my health these days.

2023 was definitely one for the books. My health was probably the worst it’s been since my initial diagnosis in 2018. But I’m sure you couldn’t tell just by looking at me or if you were following me on any of my social media platforms. The only thing you probably noticed was the unintentional weight loss – I’ve lost over 20lbs and counting. My health journey has been so hectic to say the least and so much has happened in so little time. So I’ll just do some of the highlights to get you caught up and share my most recent update.

January: Tumor had grown significantly and developed a skin lesion.

February: Another tumor grew in affected area and skin lesion grew bigger.

March: Three different tumors joined together and created a large hard mass. Skin lesion ruptured after coming home from my birthday dinner. I ended up in ER and got admitted. Got patched up and released on the 24th.

Ended up back in the ER on the 27th since I was bleeding so profusely from the rupture.

April: Still dealing with an open wound. Problem with insurance coverage so I had to redo eligibility before starting treatment.

May: Wound finally closed. Insurance got reinstated was able to get treatment.

June: Started to feel a little off. Went to the ER and got admitted. Was told I had sepsis and would be there at least a week. It ended up being only a two night stay, I told God I didn’t want to miss church that Sunday.

July: Tumor had slightly grown. More treatment to see if we can stop the growth and spread.

August: Had a meeting doctors. Treatment isn’t working the way it’s supposed to. Maybe we should change it?

September: The mass is groping really uncomfortable. Decided it was time to try chemotherapy again.

October: This is the biggest this mass has ever been. It hurts really bad. Chemo kicked my butt, I’m exhausted. Oh great, another rupture.

November: My hair is falling out in clumps now. The headaches are real and I’m so tired all the time. Oh yeah, I got in an accident the same week as when I got treatment. Also, another rupture.

December: Decided it was time to cut my hair. Instant relief. Headaches disappeared. I think the chemotherapy is working, the mass doesn’t feel rock hard anymore. It’s definitely smaller.

Fast forward to present day in 2024.

January 3rd, 2024

It’s scan day. Today will determine how the next few months will look like for me. Is surgery an option? I surely hope so because dealing with this ongoing problem has been absolutely exhausting. Being back on chemotherapy sucks, so hopefully that ends soon too. I trust you God, I’m leaving it all in your hands. There’s no better place my life could be. Let your will be done.

I know I won’t hear anything for a few days or most likely until I see my doctor next week. I just have to be patient. I know the process already. . .

… But God …

He had other plans in mind. Better plans. Bigger plans. As He always does.

I was pulling up to my fiancés house when I get a notification on my phone saying my tests results were ready. It was about 8:30PM that same day. It took me by surprise. I never get my results that quickly and never at night. I knew I wouldn’t fully understand the results because of all the medical terminology but I just had this urgency to view them. So I did.

My jaw dropped.

Tears started flowing.

I started to thank God

It looked like surgery had already taken place.

Let me say that again..

Images showed that a surgery had taken place.

W O W

Look at God. There is nothing impossible for him. He is still doing miracles.

No mountain is too high. No valley is too low. No giant is too big.

Nothing is too hard for the creator of the universe.

It is now January 9th, 2024

I wanted to wait until I saw my doctor to share the news with the world to get verbal recording of what the CT scans showed in case it was needed.

Funny thing is, after my doctor confirmed what the tests showed, surgery was brought up again. Although surgery was initially rejected last month due to the tumor progression and I was told we would have to “wait and see”.

I told him that surgery had already taken place in my body but I would gladly talk to the surgeons so they can confirm. This won’t take place for a few months until new scans are done either way. I will continue treatment until then per their recommendation and I’ll stop when I feel in my heart led to do so.

Thank you all for taking the time to read this. I hope this encourages you and strengthens your faith.

Do not focus on the negative, or on the things that you lack, but focus on all the good things He has already done for you. Remember that God is still good; even at your worst moments. He remains faithful through it all.

My God is still in the miracle working business. 🙌🏼

”“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?“

Jeremiah 32:27 NKJV

Thank you Jesus, for shedding your blood on the cross because it is by your stripes, that I am healed.

He is not finished with me yet.

Amen 🙏🏼