An incredible blessing
@1creekgirl (40635)
United States
January 23, 2024 9:46am CST
I know you all were sick of hearing about my "future foot surgery."
I finally got cleared from the doctor with the last surgery and made a long overdue appointment with my Orthopedic doctor.
Dale and I were both praying for her to find a good solution. I really dreaded 12 or more weeks of recovery and probably even longer if she decided to amputate the toe.
She looked at my last MRI, we talked a lot and she was kind of surprised that the toe doesn't hurt as much now as it did at first.
I told her I can definitely live with this...it only gets painful after I've walked a lot the day before.
She figured out that most likely the chemo I had last year has caused some neuropathy in my feet which has lessened the pain in my toe.
So, she decided not to operate. We were so excited! The doctor said she could give me a steroid injection later if I need it.
God answered our prayers for sure. She said the toe will never heal completely, but at least the neuropathy is preventing some of the pain.
Never thought I'd have a reason to appreciate any effects from chemo. Other than fighting cancer cells, that is.
I feel like I can finally start living. You all have no idea how much your prayers and concern have meant to me this past year.
Maybe now I can write about something other than illnesses and surgery!
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21 responses
@Marilynda1225 (79998)
• United States
23 Jan
Praise the Lord Vickie. That is awesome news and happy that you don't need surgery. I do believe in the power of prayer. 
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
23 Jan
I also know the importance and power of prayer. Thank you for being part of that.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
@Marilynda1225 What a wonderful legacy for you! I don't know about my mother, but my Grannie was a prayer, too.
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@Marilynda1225 (79998)
• United States
23 Jan
@1creekgirl My grandmother was a prayer. She would sit in her rocking chair and have a whole bunch of people she would pray for. If you needed prayers you asked my grandmother. My mother seemed to inherit her praying when my grandmother passed so then my mom would be the "go-to" person. Now it's me...guess its in our blood to pass along the praying torch.
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@2ndchances24 (5086)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
23 Jan
AWESOME news there, glad to hear God
has blessed you in a way you never seen coming. AMEN 
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
23 Jan
Doesn't God often generously answer our prayers in ways we could never imagine?
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@2ndchances24 (5086)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
24 Jan
@1creekgirl That's RIGHT, everyday all it takes is
to thank him, & follow his words in the holy book.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
23 Jan
Isn't it amazing how life can change so quickly...sometimes good and sometimes not. But God is so merciful beyond even what we can think to ask Him for.
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@LadyDuck (459514)
• Switzerland
23 Jan
@1creekgirl At least it had one good effect. I hope that you will be fine now.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
23 Jan
@LadyDuck I know old age comes with a lot of issues and with God's help, we'll continue to get through them. But this was such an astounding answer to prayer!
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
23 Jan
Me, either! Chemo has had so many bad side effects, but I'm thankful for this one.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49148)
• United States
23 Jan
I’m so happy for you. That truly is a blessing.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
23 Jan
Thank you, Marie, also for your prayers.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
23 Jan
Thank you, Jim. God still heals, for sure.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
Thanks, Amber. Your prayers and friendship have meant so much to me.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
It kind of borders on miraculous, doesn't it? God is so amazing.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
25 Jan
Even when life events aren't what I want, I can always write about the goodness of God!
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
@Juliaacv I'm blessed with a wonderful husband, loving kids, and friends like you and my other myLot buddies. My strength comes from the prayers and love I've received. I know for a fact that I can do "all things through Christ who strengthens me." But only through His grace and mercy.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
Thank you, Julia, for all your prayers and encouragement.
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@aninditasen (15772)
• Raurkela, India
24 Jan
Glad your toe is better and you could avoid the amputation. Hope you can walk normally now. The pain will go gradually.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
The doctor said the damage to my toe won't improve, but the pain is less because of the Nuropathy from chemo treatments. Thank you for your kind words.
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@aninditasen (15772)
• Raurkela, India
25 Jan
@1creekgirl Glad the neuropathy and chemo is working well.
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@LindaOHio (157402)
• United States
24 Jan
That's wonderful news as long as it's what you want. I'm glad you won't have to go through 12 weeks of recovery. Have a good day.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
It won't improve, but isn't it wonderfully weird that the neuropathy from chemo is lessening the pain and changing the need for surgery? Technically, I still need the surgery and if I were 20 years younger, I'd probably get it. But at 76, I don't have but so many more years to enjoy life and I don't want to waste so many months on recovery if I don't have to.
Linda, your prayers and support this past year mean more than I can ever tell you.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
25 Jan
@LindaOHio As I do for you. How's your knee? I know you dread the surgery, but I know you'll be closer to having less pain.
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@LindaOHio (157402)
• United States
25 Jan
@1creekgirl You're welcome. You're a friend so of course I support and pray for you!
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@mildredtabitha (16088)
• Nairobi, Kenya
23 Jan
I'm glad your prayers were answered. I'm glad you don't need surgery. I'm glad you have a way of preventing the pain thanks to the doctor.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
Thank you, Mildred, I appreciate your kind words.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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24 Jan
What wonderful news that is! I know about dreading a surgery, and I am so glad now that you don't have to. Yay, Vicki!! 
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
@MarieCoyle I appreciate that. I'm hoping maybe there's a cruise in our not so distant future.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
It's really exciting. Who but God could bring good (no surgery and months of recovery) from bad (chemo and neuropathy)?
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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24 Jan
@1creekgirl
It's way past time for you to get a break from all the health issues. I am so very glad for you.
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! Interesting that the neuropathy is actually helping. What a relief . . . now you can move on @1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
Yeah, now I can move on literally! Love your "toe-tally good news."
@RasmaSandra (73777)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Jan
That is wonderful news, Many blessings to you both,
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
Thank you, Rasma for all your prayers.
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@xFiacre (12630)
• Ireland
23 Jan
@1creekgirl That’s great news. Less pain is always better than more pain.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
Judy, thank you so much for your prayers and support.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
24 Jan
God amazes me every day. All things really do work together for good to them that love Him and are called according to His purpose.
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