Butterfly

Did you know that your thyroid is shaped like a butterfly? I figured a butterfly was more interesting to look at, than a thyroid. 😁

This thyroid thing had been kicking my tushky! It's why I've been so incognito lately. I'm sorry! So, I've learned that my thyroid is definitely way hyper... need to talk with the doc again to get a final diagnosis, but whatever. It is, what it is. 😀

I ended up hitting up the ER earlier this week, because my heart rate was so fast. However, they couldn't give me any medicine for it, because I also have low blood pressure. I've just always had that going on. Anyhow, I have a fantastic endocrinologist & am confident he will quickly get things figured out.

I told him that my goal is to have this all of this straightened out before HSCT in February! We've got plans, people! Planes to catch & wacky immune systems to smash! 😁

One more thing, please pray for Marian & James! I met them in the waiting room at the hospital yesterday (before my first thyroid test). Whether or not I was happily driving in circles around their section is irrelevant. (You had to be there for context.) 😂

Anyhow, Marian has back problems & is always on medication for the pain. And James... ohmigoodness, God crossed our path with James FIVE times over the last two days! THAT is definitely for a reason! Anyhow, he is homeless... & has problems with his knee. They would both really appreciate your prayer! :D

Move up HSCT?

ThAnK-yOOOu!! 🎉 And, a fundraiser?

Last week, we were at 58% of our goal. It was unbelievable, especially since we had made a jump from 34% the week before. Well folks, you've done it again... YOU DID IT!! 42% was reached in one week & WE'VE REACHED OUR GOAL!!! Can you even believe it?! YOU raised $65,000 in just over a month!

And, what makes this even more amazing, is that the age no big companies are involved in any of this! It is literally YOU, out of the generosity of your own hearts and allowing yourselves to be led by the Lord!

I am very fortunate to have amazing friends & family who have offered to contribute even more, if needed. My response has been.... & remains... Please give or not give, based on how the Lord is leading you. I definitely don't want to interfere with that at all!

So, this brings us back around to the title of this... A fundraiser?! If I were you, I would be wondering why in the world a fundraiser is  even being thought about at this point. I feel that it's only fair that only right that I explain.

Probably much like you, we never thought the funds would come in so quickly. We started planning for this from the beginning.

- So, why didn't we just cancel it?

We thought about it. However, there are still people who are wanting to also help & contribute through this fundraiser. Additionally, the will be other medical expenses, that were not included in the goal. Anything that would also be able to help with that, would be completely AmAAA-zing! 😀

More information about the fundraiser will be coming soon. It will be kicking off with a 5K Fun Run/Walk at 9a.m. on Saturday, October 26th at Potomac Heights Baptist Church (37 Glymount Rd., Indian Head,  MD). There is no set cost. Donations happily accepted. 🏃‍♂️

Thank-you & having a fundraiser? Why?

So, this...

Can you even believe how amazing this fundraiser has been going?! We've reached 58% of our goal (almost $38,000), without any fundraisers.... just all of your awesomeness, in just 3 weeks! Wowzers! 😮 I promise you... it isn't because of me AT ALL! Let me tell you something...

I've known about HSCT for several years. However, I never thought it was for me... until about a month ago. God put it SO strongly on my heart that I was supposed to do this... don't delay, fundraise now, have treatment in February. How in the world did I get all that from God? I can't explain it. I'm used to it though. If it's happened to you, you know exactly what I'm talking about. If it hasn't, I pray that you can have the opportunity one day too!

Oh yeah, so back to that day... so, I knew I was supposed to go forward with things. I love Psalm 119:105, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." You can only see as far as the light shines. If you want to know what is beyond that, you need to take a step forward. You don't know what's ahead... all you can do is take the next right step. I remember thinking and sharing some of this when I was getting ready to do my first round of Lemtrada three years ago. I firmly believe that the Lord directed me to do Lemtrada then, to prepare me for this now.

God has been confirming over & over again, that I'm supposed to do this. It is SO cool!  But, there's more. I am well aware that the Lord has given me a platform right now. I recognize that He has put me in the spotlight, so to speak. But, I 100% know that this is not about me in any way, shape, or form. This is all about Him... and you get a front row seat!  

I don't know what's going to happen in February. I know that there's a possibility that I could get worse. However, I know that this is what God wants me to do. So, I can step forward in confidence. He is going to be doing something through my story. Maybe it will be some kind of healing... that would be pretty awesome, but who knows? I then remind myself again, that nothing's guaranteed & that I could end up worse than I am now. And, if that happens, it is okay. I know that He wants to show everyone something through me, I just don't know the ending yet. And, that is definitely NOT because I'm amazing or anything (I'm certainly not), but because I'm willing to be used, no matter the "cost."

But, what I do know, is that all praise and glory and honor to Him always and no matter what! It doesn't have to be something that you or I consider to be good or happy or whatever. As long as it honors Him and brings Him glory, it's all good! 😀

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Olè!

Did you know that we have been rocking a Pampered Chef fundraiser party for my HSCT? 30% of the $3,800 in sales will be going right in to the HSCT fund... so, this is already more than $1,000!! Can you even believe it? I am blown away... & am so thankful! If you would like to also get a 2-fer-1 (something for you, something for me), just place an order here: 

https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/rebeccatodd0908

Local peeps... lets send this party off in style! Please come to the PC home party at my horse, tomorrow, Saturday, at noon. (Message for address. ) Please come, even if you've already ordered! Just bring your appetite! Olè! 🎉