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About dbythesea

It is my hope and prayer that I can make a difference in the lives I touch and that I will live a life of faith that brings glory to God. "Walk on Water" is my journey of reckless abandonment to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To God be the Glory!

Independence Day..A Close Look at Freedom and Independence

When I think of freedom, I think of all the times in my life when I broke away from someone or something that was inflicting or causing me pain. Like cancer, for instance. I fought the cancer battle and a … Continue reading

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Cancer removed/Hope remains!

Hello family and friends… Thank you, for the love and prayers you all continue to send my way as well as all who contributed to the GoFundMe account. I cannot thank you enough for how much this has helped our family with all … Continue reading

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Coping with cancer/Hoping in Christ (Part 9)

Update #9: Recovering and Rejoicing… I can’t believe it’s been 3 weeks since my surgery! I am simply amazed as I look back and beyond grateful as I look forward. The first week home was incredibly difficult and the pain … Continue reading

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Coping with cancer/Hoping in Christ (part 8)

Update #8: Homeward Bound & Lab Results! Hello Everyone!  I write from my hospital bed on the last day of my stay here, at Scripps Green. Tears of joy are rolling down my face as I am given the official … Continue reading

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Coping with cancer/Hoping in Christ (Part 7)

Update ##7 (written by Aaron) What a day. Here’s the recap… 1. All was done laparoscopically. Small incisions, minimally invasive and a faster recovery. Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome Grade: A+.  2. No stoma! Doctor said the size … Continue reading

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Coping with cancer/Hoping in Christ (Part 6)

Update #6: August 27, 2016 (Ready, Set…Surgery!) After a long week of juggling pre-Op appointments, blood-draws, paper-work and finishing the last week of clients at the salon, I’m home resting and preparing for the big day, Monday, August 29th. Surgery … Continue reading

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Coping with cancer/Hoping in Christ (Part 5)

Update #5 (MRI result & scheduled surgery) August 22, 2016 Hello Friends and Family, What an amazing weekend. God’s presence is truly evident in this journey and I am so grateful for the love that surrounds me. Thank you to … Continue reading

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Coping with cancer/Hoping in Christ (Part 4)…

Update #4 (Meeting w/Surgeon) August 16, 2016 I met with the surgeon today and she remembered me from my own mother’s fight with cancer, (she was her Doctor, as well). I instantly felt peace about things, as she spoke personally with me … Continue reading

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Coping with cancer/Hoping in Christ (part 3)…

Update: August 12, 2016 I got the call from my GI Doctor today and the 2nd biopsy came back clean (yay!), which means 1 of 2 things.. 1). There may have been some cross-contamination from the tumor.  or… 2). They … Continue reading

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Coping with cancer/Hoping in Christ: (part 2)

UPDATE: August 8th First let me say THANK YOU! Words can’t describe how grateful I am for the outpouring of love, support, prayers, texts, calls, etc. from each and every one of  you. God is so merciful and good to … Continue reading

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