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Faith Filled Friday

9/20/2012

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In 2004 my doctor found a lump in my throat. They took two biopsies (a giant needle in my throat!)  and found it to be thyroid cancer. A couple days later I went in to have my thyroid removed. Afterward I would have to start radiation via a pill. When I woke up after the surgery the doctor came in and said, "Good news. It wasn't cancer." Now I'm not sure how someone is suppose to react to that but as I was not fully myself with all the drugs in my system, I was so confused on if I should be happy that I didn't have to go through radiation or frustrated since it seemed someone had made a mistake and now 1/2 my very important organ was missing. Or did God heal me? So all I could do is say, "Ok."

To this day I take a significant amount of thyroid medicine (since the other half of my thyroid cannot survive and will die at some point.) But since I also have a very poor memory I forget to go to the doctor to make sure the levels are ok. When I found out I was pregnant they had to test my thyroid levels and they are WAY out of whack which explains my extreme tiredness.  

I am finally through with my first trimester and the doctor finally increased my thyroid medicine to a level that will probably cause my energy to return. It just takes 2-6 weeks. 

So rather than writing today, since I am overly exhausted, I would like to ask for your prayers. Prayers for the Lord to give me the energy I need to be the wife, mother and missionary the Lord has called me to be. And for me to embrace this season and see God's grace be sufficient. And please pray my energy comes back sooner that I think it will.

Thank you for your patience and kindness sweet friends!
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Faith Filled Friday Blog Hop Link Up

W e exist to glorify God, to display His heart and character. And I just love how we are all uniquely built to do that. So every Friday I want to give you, uniquely designed by God, an opportunity to link up your thoughts on God, art, baking, photography, parenting, marriage, homeschooling, writing or blogging and more if they tie into or display the the Lord somehow. 

So go ahead and link up below by clicking the link below and following the prompts. Please just let your readers know by including a link at the bottom of your post (or somewhere on your side bar) or put my button code (found on my side bar or the Faith Filled Friday Tab) so they can find these other great people glorifying God and we can continue to grow as a community.Thanks! 

And in effort to encourage others in their writing by faith, please take a minute to comment on the two posts linked up before you.
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Rina Peru link
9/20/2012 02:17:01 pm

Oh, Laura! I have mixed emotions with your news. I'm in the verge of tears (of joy!) because you are PREGNANT - finally! But sad because you're feeling all this tiredness. Will be praying for you, that you'll be up and about soon. Be safe and comfortable in Him.

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Laura
9/21/2012 06:54:43 am

Thank you so much Rina for feeling with me. It is so encouraging! I think I'm still in shock about this little one. So crazy how God works! Thank you so much for your prayers Rina. :)

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Theresa@Heaveny Glimpses link
9/20/2012 02:18:23 pm

Oh, wow. I am praying for you! Congratulations on your pregnancy and I hope you feel well and alert very soon.

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Laura
9/21/2012 06:55:08 am

Thank you!!!

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Gail Purath link
9/20/2012 02:29:34 pm

Dear Laura,
I can understand the frustration with the mystery of why you had to have this surgery happen. I pray that God gives you rest, energy and comfort during this time. And congratulations on your pregnancy. Bless you, Gail

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Laura
9/21/2012 06:55:54 am

Thank you Gail! And thanks for understanding... so comforting!

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Meghan Carver link
9/20/2012 02:39:34 pm

Congratulations, Laura, on your pregnancy. Praying for strength and well-being for you and your wee one!

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Laura
9/21/2012 06:56:47 am

Yeah, pretty crazy for someone who can't get pregnant. God's got to get all the credit. :) Thank you so much for praying Meghan!!!

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Tanya Marlow link
9/20/2012 07:32:24 pm

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

I am feeling for you in your tiredness... And for your medical adventures in confusion and misdiagnosis/healing as well.

Most of all, I am praying. Praying for rest, and praying for restoration. Much love.

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Laura
9/21/2012 06:57:31 am

Thank you Tanya!!!! I'm encouraged by you. :)

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Stephanie link
9/20/2012 08:07:06 pm

Congratulations! Prayers for an abundance of energy and strength going up for you today :)

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Laura
9/21/2012 06:57:56 am

Thank you Stephanie!!

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Abby link
9/20/2012 08:53:11 pm

Oh Laura, I'm so sorry you're going through this extreme fatigue. Praying God would give you the strength you need, and praying for your little baby. Congratulations!

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Laura
9/21/2012 06:58:32 am

Thank you Abby!!!!!

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Joe Pote link
9/20/2012 09:00:36 pm

Lifting you up in prayer, this morning, Laura!

You get some rest, and take good care of both your baby and your baby's mama!

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Laura
9/21/2012 06:59:57 am

Thank you so much Joe! It's weird to be a place where I don't feel like I have a choice to rest... not really a place I've been before so I want to embrace what the Lord has for me in this season. Since it is pretty hard for me normally to slow down.

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Dawn Paoletta link
9/20/2012 09:01:15 pm

Oh, my! That's a lot to absorb dear, Laura! Congrats and a return to energy and full health for two coming up (praying) in the days ahead. In His Grace, Dawn

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Laura
9/21/2012 07:00:48 am

Thank you Dawn!

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Michelle Eichner link
9/20/2012 09:24:48 pm

I am praying for you, Laura. One thing I know - you will use this for God's glory and you will share with us all the lessons and sweet moments He has for you in this time. Give yourself a hug. Love, Michelle

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Laura
9/21/2012 07:03:11 am

Oh my goodness! I think that might be the most encouraging thing ever! I so much want to glorify God in everything and share what He gives me so it feels so affirming to hear you say that. THANK YOU!!!

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Sylvia Phillips link
9/20/2012 11:44:28 pm

How wonderful that it wasn't cancer! When wondering about such things as divine healing, I always say why not give God the credit! Miracle do still happen! Congratulations on your new little one to come. Praying for your energy levels to regulate and that you'll have a comfortable pregnancy!

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Laura
9/21/2012 07:20:15 am

Very true. Either way He allowed it so why not attribute it to Him. Thanks for your prayers Sylvia!!!

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Lindsey @ Road to 31 link
9/21/2012 12:20:43 am

I pray God carries you through this time and protects both you and your baby. May God bless you.

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:04:55 pm

Thank you Lindsey!

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Kel Rohlf link
9/21/2012 12:38:19 am

Laura- I pray that you will hear the Savior beckoning...Come to me all who are weary and I will give you REST...you have His permission to be right where you are... tired because of the work of carrying a child and weary because you are human living in a body that needs supernatural strength to rest and love and live...thank you for this place to renew our faith and also thank you for linking up the body of Christ.

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:06:29 pm

Thank you so much! That is exactly what I sense Him desiring for me. :)

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Esther Joy link
9/21/2012 01:27:33 am

As I linked my Names of God on Rocks post for this week, I prayed that you would find God to be your "Resting Place". Hope to hear you are feeling better soon!

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:07:25 pm

Awesome!!! Thank you sweet Esther Joy!

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Sara McNutt link
9/21/2012 01:31:44 am

I'm praying!! So glad it's able to be addressed and will be praying that you feel the difference faster!

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:09:04 pm

Thank you friend. Can't wait to see you soon!!!

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Alecia link
9/21/2012 02:01:00 am

Bless you heart! Pregnancy is tough as it is without having the extra pain of thyroid problems to go with. Praying you get your rest!!

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:10:09 pm

Thank you!!! No kidding!! That's what I think... ;) But I wonder how bad it would have gotten if I hadn't gotten pregnant???

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Angel link
9/21/2012 03:17:56 am

Praying for you today. God bless you!

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:10:34 pm

Thank you Angel!

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Kathleen link
9/21/2012 05:02:23 am

Laura, I will indeed be praying for you and because I am a believer in his miracles I am praying the Lord will grow you a new thyroid! NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE with God- Nothing! You have a fabulous weekend :) May the Glory of the Lord rain down upon you !

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:11:43 pm

Now that would just be awesome!!! That's for sure... nothing is impossible for our God who calms the storms. :) Thanks Kathleen.

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Wendy @ E1A link
9/21/2012 05:19:27 am

Heavenly Father
Please grant Laura Your healing touch and strengthen her throughout her pregnancy.
Be increasingly glorified Father in Laura's life
Amen

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:14:25 pm

Thank you Wendy. :)

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Laurie Collett link
9/21/2012 06:04:56 am

Praying for you and the baby! May God bless you both!

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:18:22 pm

Thanks Laurie.

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Heidi link
9/21/2012 07:33:47 am

Praising Him for your happy news and praying for much needed rest! Thank you for sharing your heart, many blessings!

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:19:23 pm

Thank you! And thanks for the encouragement. :)

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Salina link
9/21/2012 10:53:51 am

Sending prayers up for you Laura. I'm so glad the Dr think the meds will bring your energy up. God bless you hun.

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:20:05 pm

Thanks Salina! Me too!!! Wooohhoooo

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Lori link
9/21/2012 12:10:11 pm

Laura, You will continue to be in my prayers.

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Laura
9/21/2012 12:20:48 pm

Thanks Lori!

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Cherry link
9/21/2012 12:35:56 pm

Laura, thinking of you and praying for you during this time of extreme tiredness - and thanks for all the ways you bless others through your blog! Let yourself go slower for this season (if that is possible as a mom, wife, and missionary!) ... sending love and prayers for you.

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Laura Rath link
9/21/2012 12:42:09 pm

Laura, Congratulations on your pregnancy! Praying God will give you the rest and energy you need and when you need it.
Blessings,
Laura

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Cindy Fort link
9/21/2012 09:33:45 pm

Laura, so glad you shared what is happening - I was reading through the comments and saw something about being in a place of forced rest...and it struck me that the Lord is teaching you about the importance and depth of rest in His terms, according to His definition...so I say "Embrace this time, let Him teach you - and then share what He is teaching you here at Beholding Glory"...I would love to read what He is doing...

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JoAnne Potter link
9/21/2012 09:57:13 pm

What a roller coaster! Prayers? You have them, Laura.

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Laura Hodges Poole link
9/21/2012 11:54:16 pm

Congrats on the pregnancy! My sister had thyroid cancer about 15 years ago and had her thyroid removed. She had several rough years trying to get adjusted to the replacement medications. I'm praying for you, Laura.

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Kaye Swain link
9/23/2012 11:54:51 pm

It definitely will be a challenging year. Praying for you for energy, wisdom, and comfort in His Word.

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Jeannette Duwe link
9/24/2012 02:21:04 pm

Laura, first CONGRATULATIONS! So happy for you!! I will pray for you! I have 2 dear friends who both went through thyroid surgeries, so I understand (from them) the challenges with the medications AND tiredness. Both of them seem to have it dialed in fairly well right now, but stay on top of those levels, girl! :-)
Praying you have a great day tomorrow and your body is getting the rest and nourishment it needs right now.

Hugs from Idaho,
Jeannette

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