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, August 28, 2013

Prayers for Friday

On Friday August 30th at 10:00am Leanne has another PET scan. Please join us in praying for this scan. We are praying for:

  • Clear results showing no cancer on the scan
  • Wisdom for Dr. Bloom as he makes future treatment decisions
  • Peace for Leanne, Ryan, and their families 
Leanne has a follow up appointment with Dr. Bloom on Tuesday September 3rd at 1:30pm where she will learn the results from that scan. As soon as we know the results, I will post them on the blog. Thanks in advance for praying!!

Check out the blog post from Leanne's personal blog, Miller Time:

Sometimes I do things that force me to walk down what I will call "Cancer Memory Lane."  It is where I am doing something or talking to someone and I have to think back through my whole cancer journey.  Each and every treatment, doctor's appointment, scan, diagnosis, phone call, meeting, the whole she-bang.
It is not something I enjoy. 
It is actually something I avoid doing as much as possible. 
It is hard. 
It makes me uncomfortable.  Like squirm out of my seat and run as fast as I can the other direction uncomfortable.
It floods me with emotions that I am not always equipped to deal with. 

Tonight I was writing an email when my brain decided to take its own little trek down "cancer memory lane."  You see, I have a scan coming up on Friday and I was telling someone about it.  I was telling her what I am praying for.  Telling her how much I really just want to know if the results will be good or bad and at the same time I never want to know.  (Basically, I just want to know the future-too much to ask, I know)  The message from church tonight on surrender must have also been on my mind because  all of a sudden my mind simply took its own detour.  Reminding me what I was feeling in October of 2011 when we were waiting for biopsy results and turning the idea of pregnant with cancer over in our minds.  Reminding me how scared I was.  Reminding me how much anticipation and anxiety is supposed to be in this scan week.  Reminding me of how many times I we have prayed for things in this cancer journey and God has said "no."

And then I realized how much my life has changed since that day almost two years ago.
I realized how much of a different person I am now. 
I realized how much I have learned- about myself, my faith, my family, medical knowledge.
I realized how many people I have praying for me- creating a shield around me from fear and anxiety. 
I realized how many times I have seen, really-truly-honestly-can't deny it is him- seen God's hand at work in my life.

I know that I have prayed for lots of things on this cancer journey that God has answered "no" to.  That doesn't mean that he does not love me.  It does not mean that he is not taking care of me.  It doesn't mean that he isn't going to heal me.  It simply reminds me that he knows better right now.  His plan is better and he can see the whole picture. As hard as that is, I am so thankful for that!!

This week should hold all kinds of fear, anticipation, and anxiety.  Two years ago it would have been unbearable.  I want to say that today it doesn't even matter.  I can't.  It does matter, there will still be anticipation but I refuse to give in to the anxiety and fear.  God has a plan.  It will turn out his way.  He will be victorious and it will be good.
Will you simply join me in praying that I would be able to "trust God more" this week?

PS- I am so thankful for you.  Thankful for your prayers, notes, cards emails, meals, all of it.  I am thankful the way you walk this journey with me whether you truly know me or not.  It humbles me to no end and I am thankful that you let God use you to bless me.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Chemo #17

We are praying that this is the last chemo post that has to be written on this blog. But we are trusting God with His plan for Leanne's future.

We celebrated high enough counts today!!!! Grammie stayed with Leo today while our family friend, Mrs. Bonnie, went to chemo with Leanne.

   

 Once again, Leanne got to Face Time with some cute little ladies in her life. First was Carter.

   

 Next, Mollie.

   

 Thanks for praying with us this far. We are begging you to continue praying. Please pray for:

  • Maximum effectiveness of the chemo
  • Minimum side effects from the chemo
  • Good, restful sleep for Leanne, Ryan, and Leo
  • Wisdom for Dr. Bloom as he makes treatment decisions in the next two weeks
  • Clear results from Leanne's scan on August 30th
  • Peace for Leanne, Ryan, and their families 
Thanks to all those who helped watch Leo or go to chemo with Leanne. We are so thankful for the time you sacrificed to help. We could not do this without you!!!!!

Thanks for praying with us! If you ever have any questions about our faith and would like more info, please email us at teamchinny@gmail.com and we would love to talk more.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Chemo #16

Well, as the title implies, Leanne had good enough counts to get to have chemo today!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to all of you who prayed :)

Leanne went to chemo with her friend, Kate, from MOPS. She is a wonderful friend to Leanne and an awesome prayer warrior. Aren't we all thankful for friends like that?!

   

Grammie got to spend the afternoon with Leo while Mollie and I got to Face Time with Auntie Leanne today!

 
 

Please keep praying for us! Here are some specifics:

  • Strength for Leanne and Ryan
  • Minimal side effects from the chemo
  • Maximum results from the chemo
  • Next week to be her final chemo treatment
  • Wisdom for Dr. Bloom as he makes treatment decisions
  • Good, restful sleep for Leanne, Ryan, and Leo
  • High counts again for next week
Thanks to the group of moms in Eden Prairie who showed Leanne a super encouraging act of kindness. this past week. She is super thankful for your support and prayers. Thanks ladies!!!!!

Thanks for praying with us! If you ever have any questions about our faith and would like more info, please email us at teamchinny@gmail.com and we would love to talk more.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Chemo #15

After a much needed week off from chemo, it was back to the grind today. My mom went to chemo with Leanne today. Crystal stayed home with Leo. Thanks Crystal!!!

 

There were some exceptionally loud people there this afternoon. Thank goodness for headphones :)

   

And thank goodness for Face Time to help pass the time at chemo. First was Mollie's turn.

   

Next was Carter and Crosby.

   

We are really praying that the next two weeks are Leanne's last two chemo treatments. Please join us in praying for Leanne. Here are some specific requests:

  • Higher counts for Leanne (hers have been lower the past three weeks)
  • Good rest and health for Leanne this week
  • Strength for Leanne and Ryan
  • Maximum effectiveness from the chemo
  • Clear results from Leanne's scan at the end of August
  • Continued encouragement and support for Leanne and Ryan
  • Wisdom for Dr. Bloom as he makes treatment decisions for Leanne un the upcoming weeks
Thanks for praying with us! If you ever have any questions about our faith and would like more info, please email us at teamchinny@gmail.com and we would love to talk more.