On Tuesday October 11, 2011 Leanne (Chin) was diagnosed with breast cancer. This blog will follow her journey. It will share the peaks and valleys along the way. But it will also serve as a way to communicate prayer requests and praises. Join us as we partner with Chin and fight along side her for she "...can do all things through Christ who strengthens her." Phil. 4:13

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The meaning behind Chin ... There is a Chinese restaurant in the Twin Cities named Leann Chin. While Leanne was attending a basketball camp in middle school, a fellow camper had a bag from the restaurant. This camper made the connection between the name of the restaurant and Leanne's name. And the nickname Chin stuck!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

#1

Chemo treatment #1: done


Leanne, Ryan, and Fran left early this morning for an appointment with Dr. Bloom. They learned that Leanne will have 4 chemo treatments (3 weeks apart) before she has surgery. Then we will wait with eager anticipation for Grover to make his entrance into this world!

Chemo treatments are scheduled for:
  • November 8
  • November 29
  • December 20
Please pray that:
  • Leanne would feel healthy and strong in the days following her chemo
  • Leanne would be able to rest
  • Grover would continue to grow
  • Leanne and Ryan would trust God's plan for their lives

    19 comments:

    Michelle Redmond said...

    Hi Leanne,
    So nice to check up on your blog and see that beautiful, huge smile. It just has the look of triumph. Please know that as a few of us gathered in Rita's room this am, you were first and foremost in our prayers.

    God bless you and all your family, as they take this walk along side you... and God bless your little man!

    Danielle314 said...

    We're praying! Love you!

    Cindy Wagner said...

    Thinking of you and lifting you up in prayer!

    Don and Deb said...

    We are so blessed by the number of people that are praying for you, Ryan and Grover. Donnie sends his love to his favorite son and daughter-in-law:) and so do I!

    Anonymous said...

    Thinking about you and praying for you and little Grover, Leanne! You are so fortunate to have such a strong support group! Lean on them!
    Gretchen (Fritz) Hoxie
    (Kathy's daughter)

    Megan Paulson said...

    Leanne you look fabulous. I will be praying that you continue to feel well in the days ahead.
    Megan Paulson

    Sally said...

    Leanne, you're looking great! Stay strong - love and prayers from all the McFisher's!

    tera elaine said...

    love you so much leanne!

    Unknown said...

    Praying hard for you. My church family down here is, too. Love you, Chin!

    mini and brother said...

    Praying for you in Chicago!!

    Emily and Danny said...

    Hi! My name is Emily Duran. I am a friend of Tim and Danielle. Your story touched my heart. You will be in my prayers! I am firm believer in a miraculous God! Praying for your healing! May you and your family be a testimony to the greatness of God! I pray your sweet baby boy be heathy and strong!

    Tammy for the Wood's said...

    We are praying for ALL of you! God is going before you and He will carry you through.

    Anonymous said...

    We continue to pray for you, your family, and the Doctors! I am confident they will all take good care of you with the trusting guidance of the good Lord.

    Keep up on those fruits and veggies (vitamins), its the best thing for the immune system during the immune draining chemo...

    God Bless!
    The Maher Family
    (friends of the Eukens)

    Vicki Nowak said...

    Sending lots and lots of prayers your way! You are a very strong woman and I admire you very much! Although we may be over a thousand miles apart, your buffalo family sends all of our love! Please don't ever hesitate to call-even just to hear someone talk on the other end! Love you very very much!
    ~Vicki~

    Jill and Randy Euken said...

    Randy and I are sending up prayers for all of you. Stay strong Leanne!

    Jill

    Cindy Hughes said...

    Leanne,
    You are in my prayers too. May you stay strong and healthy on this journey. God bless you and your family!

    Lori Rice said...

    Hey Leanne - Mitchell wants you know that he prays for you every night. Blessings. Lori

    Justine Tweit said...

    Leanne,
    I hope you are doing well after chemo treatment number one! This november will be my mother's 3 year breast cancer anniversary and we cannot believe we went through it all. Right now it feels like a dream. I know you will get through this "bump in the road" just as my mother did. Just wanted to share this:
    Joshua 1:9b. "Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (or whatever you are going through)."

    Also, I just wanted to mention that you are very well known in the Alexandria area right now and so many people are praying/thinking about you.

    -Justine Tweit

    dstrand said...

    Thinking of you each day. Stay strong.
    Dar Strand