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First, I want to thank everyone that’s reached out with kindness and prayers over the last 24 hours. It’s been a rough couple of days at the Varland house and it’s meant a lot to know that so many people are there for Toby and me.
Since I’ve had such an amazing response, I wanted to let everyone know what was going on… To give you the short version, I went into the ER last night with chest pain. Thankfully, it doesn’t seem to be anything related to my heart or lungs. They did however find that I have several enlarged lymph nodes. At this point, what I’ve heard from various doctors and nurses is that enlarged lymph nodes could mean a number of things ranging from a virus to cancer (that is most likely treatable).
I have to admit that I’m pretty scared. Watching loved ones deal with cancer has been incredibly hard and I’m praying that it’s not what I’m up against. I have to remember that maybe this is nothing. But if God has chosen to throw us a curveball in the midst of all his incredible blessings, I’ll take it. I’ll take whatever God chooses to give me because he knows better. My favorite bible verse has always been Jeremiah 29:11-14. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for your welfare and not for woe, plans to give you a future and hope. When you call to me, when you come and pray to me, I will listen. If you seek me, you will find me. Yes, if you search for me with all your heart, you will find me with you,’ says the Lord.”
In the spirit of hope, trust, and acceptance of what the next day or week or month or year will bring, I’m asking for your prayers. It’s all I can do right now – pray, count my blessings, and take things one day at a time…
Thanks again for all of your kind words.
- Annie
You are in my thoughts Annie!!! I hope it's nothing:)
Thanks for the update – I hope it is nothing serious! Please keep everyone posted.
:::hugs::: You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If the need for doctors should arise, let me know I have some good resources.
Annie,That is scary news, I've very sad to hear it, but certainly there are many possibilities out there.I'm on the Heme-Onc service right now, and have seen how all types of illness affect families. But I have learned that, throughout anything, there can be joy, and growth, and healing.thinking of you,eileen
annie, you & your family will be in my prayers. please keep us posted.
May God continue to provide comfort and guidance during this team. God Bless and take care of yourself!
praying for good news and a quick recovery to health.
Oh my. I had no idea. We are both thinking and praying for you. Chris + Allie.
Thinking and praying for you guys!!!! Please let me know if I can do anything… It was good to sit with you last night. I love you more then you will know!!!! Hang in there and take one step at a time. You have everyone behind you!!!!
Very sad news.
Keep strong my friend. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I’m praying for you, Annie!
Annie,
I am praying for you. Maybe that visit to the ER for chest pains was God’s way of letting you know that something else was going on that needed to be taken care of immediately.
I had a similar situation of God warning me about something when our water heater, that was old, went out and we were not sure how we were going to pay for it since it was expensive. When the plumber got here he informed us that we should be glad that it went out because in fixing it, he discovered a malfunctioning piece on our heater that had melted and was ready to cause a fire anything. He said because of where our heater is (under our staircase) the fire would have traveled fast throughout our house. So, God takes care of us, maybe without a phone call, text or e-mail but through other ways. May God comfort you, give you strength and plenty of friends and family to show his love and may He grant you peace and comfort.
Love and blessings,
Karen
we ♥ you!
we ♥ you!
Praying that it’s NOTHING. Love the verse… Will be praying that over you. xoxo
Annie…May God bless you & keep you in the palm of His hand!
I will be praying for you! -Kristi Crawford
You and your family are in our thoughts! Hope everything is okay!
I hope you are going to be okay! You’ll be in my thoughts! Get well soon!
Annie, we will be praying for you and your family
Annie, you and your family are in our prayers. Please reach out if there is anything we can do. Love you, Dan, Julie and Joel
Hey, girlie! I’m thinking of you. Let me know if I can doing anything…babysit, a meal. I’m happy to help you out. Praying for you lots!!
Hey girl,
You take care of yourself, and I’m praying for you. I know you have a wonderful, supportive and powerful family, but if you need anything call me at school. You know the number. Love to you and your family.
Annie, I’m thinking and praying for you and your family. Take care of yourself. If there is anything you need, let me know.
We continue to pray for you Annie!!
Annie,
You amaze me with your gift of God given strength.
I have all of you in my prayers.
Prayer is powerful and gracious.
Annie, Tobey, Emma, and Noah, Our prayers are with all of you. May the angels surround you with the healing power of God and lift the heaviness from you through the feeling of the many prayers being sent your way. Blessings to you. Call if we can do any thing.