Well-Wishes: Pathology Results

After letting everyone know about the pathology results, I got tons of texts and messages from family & friends.

Paula can officially say she's a cancer survivor. It's all out!

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Sue: 

Woo Hoo!! Go Paula..Go Paula.. ( :

Mary: 

Love! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! HUGS!

Matt: 

Thats what I said Sue...Run Paula Run...So happy for you!

Heather: 

awww congrats paula.

Terry: 

I cried.

Jennifer: 

yay! I'm so happy for you!!

Steve:  

I am so happy to hear that. It is another positive answer to prayers.

Paula, awesome news that they got it all. I have a friend that has gone through the treatment...you'll do great!!! Love you girl

~Aunt Sherrie, Josh's family

Words can not express the joy that I am feeling for you today and for Josh and for all who love you! A tear came to my eye and praise to my lips for God's watching over you from the discovery of the concern and now through the treatment to come!
Continued prayers on your behalf will be said and much love and hugs are sent to you!

~Mary, Josh's sister

Thanks for keeping us informed. I am sorry to hear it was cancerous, but happy to hear that that they got all of it out. You are such a kind, precious person...I feel confident that it will work out well for you. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

~Aunt Mary, Josh's Family

In addition to praying for you, I will pray for Daisy, she will miss you.

~Clint, Church Family

Well-Wishes: Surgery

I have had so many friends support me through e-mails, facebook messages, visits in the hospital or at my house. One family even sent me an edible arrangement! I was so excited! I have the best friends and family ever, and so glad that so many people sent us messages, let us know they were praying, and willing to visit me.

Here are some more well wishes that I got in response to going in to surgery:


Josh, Paula is and will continue to be in our prayers (as well as YOU!) Ray & I prayed together this morning before he left for work and I am going to call him now to give him the updated info.God Bless,
~Sue & Ray, Church Family
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Definitely praying for Paula. Love you both very much! With JOY in Him,
That's good news Josh, praising God that every thing went well! Please give Paula our love!
~Brenda, Church Family
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Yes, of course, we will be praying for Paula this morning. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure she will do well, but sorry she has to do this now. No surgery is easy. We just want her to be well and be able to enjoy both weddings, Quinn's & yours!! Love you both,
~Grandma & Charlie, Josh's Family
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My prayers are with you! May everything work out just fine.

~Aunt Mary, Josh's Family
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Thanks for the update. It was good to hear that the surgery was over and went well for Paula.

~Laurie, Church Family
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Josh:: PAULA'S SURGERY IS AT 11AM TODAY INSTEAD OF 6:30 PM. pray for Paula the doctor and us all waiting that everything goes smoothe please :-)
Deb::Thoughts with you Josh..
Mary:: praying...hugs!
Tammy:: Prayers coming your way :)
Dawn:: lots of prayers!!!!!!!
Ann:: whoa, it's 11:00 right now. Prayiing
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Josh Merrill PAULAS OUT OF SURGURY. ONE HOUR RECOVERY THEN WE SEE HER!!!
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Mary:: Sharing in your happiness and relief Josh! Will keep praying... hugs!
Michelle::  :)
Mary:: Woo Hoo! God is good, all the time! Just think she still at this time of day would still not have been able to eat and anticipating going in, if not for the cancellation. Praise God for His perfect timing in getting this surgery scheduled promptly and her surgery time being moved up. God is in the details! Hugs!
Sherrie:: Give her our Love Josh!
Josh:: so so true. will do
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Josh Merrill We just got to go see her she's tired but looks really good and isnt in much pain at all. She's doing very well thank-you for all your thoughts and prayers!
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Dawn:: thank god!!!! we will keep praying for her.
Chrissy:: yay! Give her all of my love for me! :)
Bob:: glad paula is doing good
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Paula Sarma Is enjoying the last full day with a thyroid. Happy father's day!
Dawn:: we will be praying for you tomorrow
Allyson:: :( love ya good luck... everything will be fine
Susan:: OH NO! Sorry to hear/see this! Good luck with all, we'll be thinking of you tomorrow and hope to get an update asap!
Paula::Thanks! I know! I'll just be happier when I wake up after! Not looking forward to the IV, and hopefully I'll be much better after.
Laurie:: I'll be praying for God's comfort for you tomorrow and for the God's guidance in the skill of the surgeon.
Lori:: I will be praying extra hard for you tomorrow morning. My preacher is praying for you as well.
Paula: Thank you everyone! :)
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Jennifer:: i'll be thinking and praying about u!! i ♥ ya
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Sherrie:: Praying for you! Have Pam calling me as soon as you are out! I am especially covering the IV part.
Paula:: Thanks! Just gotta deal with all of the shits and blood work now.

Paula:: Haha shots. That's the touch screen for you...
Sherrie:: maybe your first word is the correct one :-)
Paula:: haha true!
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Paula 's surgery was moved up to around 11am. Going in asap
Judy Lynn:: Good luck! i'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers all day :-)
Jennifer:: good luck Paula everything will be fine! Thoughts and prayers are with you! ♥ ya
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Deb:: Hey..thoughts and prayers are with you...remember..just a little nap and you will be good to go...your a strong beautiful woman..just a little bump in the road...xo
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Josh:: Your doing great god is watching over you my bride
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Paula:: Is in her room relaxing and resting. Just a sore throat
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Tammy:: So glad to hear this :) We will keep praying for a quick recov
Mary:: ...not just like, love! Hugs!
Jennifer:: thats awesome! Jen && i were gunna stop by later 2 c u 4 a lil bit
Amanda:: Yay, glad everything is going well!
Shannon :: Huzzah!
Peter:: Good to hear youre home keep resting
Kristin:: Considering you're texting you must not feel that bad. :)
Crystal:: PTL! Glad to hear everything went well so far. praying for an easy recovery!
Paula::Well I'm not home but feeling pretty good. Doing pretty well too.. just hoping the drainage tube can come out. Not enjoying the shots and blood draws either.
Dawn:: glad all is well. feel better soon.
Bob::glad to hear your doing ok i prayed for ya. Get better soon
Sue:: So happy to hear everything went smoothly!!
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Rick:: not gonna lie, uncool for not seeking my opinion first about this surgery thing. Everything is for the most part fine until rick goes of the grid for a weekend, way to be considerate of others. That being said, GLAD YOUR DOING WELL!
Paula:: Haha sorry. It was all a little short notice. Thanks! :)
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Amy:: So happy it went well. Let me know when your settled at home and I can come bother you!
Paula:: Haha ok! Maybe on wed you can come over after I'm settled
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Paula:: is finally home!
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Jennifer:: I hope your doing good!
Amy:: YAY!
Sue::That's awesome!!
Kelsey:: yay!
Cathryn:: Yeah!
Shannon:: Yay! Drain?
Myke:: Bark! Bark! Bark! (a direct quote from your daughter, Daisy.)
Dawn:: glad to hear it!!!!
Chrissy::I hope you get to feeling 100% soon, ma'am! I love you! ♥
Mary:: Wait Dad, I hear Monet and Bella barking also...oh that was yesterday at the picnic. LOL!
Mary:: I am glad to hear that all went well. God is good.
Susan:: Our prayers have been answered! Our God is an awesome God! We will continue to pray for you for a speedy recovery!
Cristen:: i hope all went well and i hope u have a gppd recovery
Paula:: ahaha! My daughter went crazy yesterday! :) Unfortunately, I do have a drain...not excited about that. Hopefully on Thurs or Fri it can come out!
Kelsey:: yay! get lots of rest dear :) let me know if you need anything
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I feel so blessed to have so many people out there praying and thinking about me!

Well Wishes: Initial News

I, hands down, have the best family and friends in the whole world. I am truly blessed to have them, and have their complete support and love as I go through this, and anything else.

Here are some well wishes from family and friends after hearing the initial news:

Type it as I pray it:

Dear Heavenly Father, we love you Lord,

We pray dear Lord for Paula and all of the doctors that will be involved in the process of surgery and recovery over the next few months.  Lord we pray for the best outcome in this, that your healing hand would touch Paula and make the growth go away.  But if your touch requires the hands of doctors then I pray that you would work through them and that you would have them know exactly what and how much to remove.  Also Lord we pray for Paula durring this time as she also busy having just graduated and preparing for a wedding.  Ease her mind and her fears, and give her peace beyond understanding.  Thank you and Amen

~Clint, Church Family

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I am sorry to hear this. I am sure it is scary but it is also good that you are aware of the need for surgery.  Please know that I will keep this matter very much in prayer. God is good and in control and He will see you through this.

Let me know if you need anything else and please keep us posted.

~Mary, Church Family

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Hang in there, Paula.  I will be praying for you. 

~Melanie, Church Family

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Paula, I'm sorry you have to go through this, but I'll pray that all goes well.

Katie had to have gallbladder surgery right before her wedding too! Not good

timing, but surgery is never welcome. I work for some surgeons at Strong who do

this surgery. Who are you going to?......I've heard of Chris Caldwell and I'm sure he's excellent.

~Gail, Church Family

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Hi Paula,

Just wanted you to know I am praying for you, God is good all the time and He will see you through this, rest in His love, comfort and peace. Love you.

~Brenda, Church Family

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Give Paula my best and let her know I will be praying for her and will put in a prayer request at church on Sunday.

Paula is a strong girl she will be ok.

~Lori, Family Friend (who also put me in her church's prayer requests)

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We will be praying for you every day and know in our hearts that all will go well!

~Ray & Sue, Church Family

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It’s taken me all day to write this and I still don ‘t know what to say.  I can’t even wrap my brain around it.  I cannot even begin to imagine what everyone is going through. Everything in the medical info you sent sounds very hopeful, and that, as you say is the good news.  But at the end of the day it’s still your kid and impacts the whole family. Anything you need, I mean anything,  just ask me to do it or take care of it to lighten your load.

~Bonnie, Family Friend

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I will definetly pray for you and your complete healing.

~Deb, Church Family

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I know I haven't been to church in quite some time, but my mother told me about what's going on with you. I want you to know that I am thinking about you, and I hope everything goes well at the doctor on the 15th. As you said, hopefully you can get in sooner if an opening becomes available. You are in my thoughts and prayers. 

~Anne, Church Family

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oh wow dear. :( yikes not good. yes keep me posted as well dear and let us know if you need anything!!!

~Kelsey, College Friend

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PAULA!!!!! Dislike insanely much!! You'd better be okay, ma'am! :/ ♥  Keep me posted.

~Chrissy, High School Friend

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Just want you to know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers!! Praying for God's mercy and grace and peace upon you during this time. Praying for wisdom and His perfect timing in all things. Praying for his special gentle healing touch on your thyroid. Just want you to know that you are loved and valued beyond measure. Hugs!

~Mary, "New" Family

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Best of luck to you!  Better to have the procedure done with, so you can recover and be healthy!

~"dance", Internet Friend

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It sounds like it is a pretty minor surgery, I'm sure you will be fine.  PM me if you want surgery details (I haven't had the same surgery but I have had more than I would like!).

Good luck!

~"MissAsB", Internet Friend

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Sounds like it won't be too bad.  I hope you can get it over with soon, and I'm sure you'll do fine.  Think of it as a nice excuse to be pampered by loved ones :)

~"jennifer_espos", Internet Friend

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Hey Paula...just wanted you to know thoughts are with you...just a bump in the road...brighter days in August...xo...you will come out stronger than ever!!

~Debbie, Immediate Family

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I was even lucky enough for everyone to gather around me during the prayer song and prayer at church. It was so amazing to have everyone show their support for me! Thank you, everyone, for your support and love!

I love you guys!