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How Cancer Changed Me for Good

Posted on July 6, 2013 by caryschmidt

Today marks a major milestone in the cancer battle. Two years ago today I walked out of Kaiser Sunset Hospital in Hollywood, CA with a set of well-cooked lungs—the occasion of my last radiation treatment. After ten months of diagnosis, … Continue reading →

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God PET Scan Results!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by caryschmidt

If you or someone you love had cancer, then you know the “back of your mind” tension and subconscious emotion that goes into a regular PET scan. I had my 12 month scan on Tuesday. While I didn’t have any … Continue reading →

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Health Update

Posted on May 10, 2012 by caryschmidt

I am frequently asked, “How’s your health?” or “How are you doing?” So here’s a quick update with what’s going on. My last scan—in early February was cancer free. This is wonderful, incredible, blessed news; and I believe it’s due … Continue reading →

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resurrection hope

Posted on April 6, 2012 by caryschmidt

Before the resurrection, there is a cross. Dark. Death. Hopeless. Before the rainbow, there is a storm. Howling. Desolate. Destructive. Before the sunrise, there is night. Lonely. Black. Cold. Before Spring, there is Winter. Frigid. Barren. Bitter.

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6 Month PET Scan Tomorrow…

Posted on January 30, 2012 by caryschmidt

Six months have passed since treatment, and tomorrow brings with it a very important scan. The PET scan will reveal if there is any recurrence of Hodgkins happening in my chest. I have no reason to believe it’s back. It’s … Continue reading →

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He's never even dropped a pizza!

Posted on January 7, 2012 by caryschmidt

Earlier this week I was drying my hands in an airport restroom when I overheard a conversation between a father and his two-year-old son. Dad was handling diaper duty and he had placed his son on one of those flimsy, … Continue reading →

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Blessings and Scans…

Posted on January 2, 2012 by caryschmidt

This is just a quick update for many people who have asked or have stated that they are praying for me. First, the good news. This has been a fantastic Christmas season for our family, and health wise, I’m doing … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from a 4-Year-Old

Posted on December 25, 2011 by caryschmidt

This is a repost from my encouraging words blog. A friend of mine who serves the Lord at the BBN Radio Network sent me this link to the Christmas story told by a four-year-old little girl. It blessed our family. … Continue reading →

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dear Lord, thank you…

Posted on November 24, 2011 by caryschmidt

Heavenly Father, Thank you for your love and for my salvation in Christ. My life and destiny would be utter, hopeless despair were it not for the cross of Jesus and your amazing grace! I thank you for redeeming me … Continue reading →

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Getting the Portacath Removed!

Posted on October 30, 2011 by caryschmidt

Friday was a HUGE day in the cancer battle! It was the day I have been marking in my mind for a year—the day that a surgeon would remove my portacath. I had expected to keep it longer, but at … Continue reading →

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