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Not Out of the Woods.

Melissa Beene Ford/ Annie+ tumor

I think I’ve gotten a little lax and lazy with Annie’s diet lately.

I’ve think I’ve gotten a little lazy enforcing the sleep policy what with it being summer.

I’ve think I’ve let Annie have too much junk food….too much sugar….too much ice cream and birthday cake….too much fake food out of a box.

I’ve been in denial, wanting to believe that everything’s ok, because Annie *LOOKS* so healthy and happy.

Until today.

We had a really seriously disturbing doctor’s appointment today where I learned a lot more. A lot that I didn’t really want to hear.

I’m too tired and sick to my stomach to delve into all the details right now, but just please know we really need your prayers right now.

And I promise I’ll update you with more details as I’m able to form my thoughts into coherent paragraphs. Which is not tonight.

Click here to read the beginning of Annie’s story.

Click on search label ‘tumor’ to read all updates.

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  1. Lianne says

    July 24, 2009 at 4:29 am

    I am praying that God will give you the peace and comfort to get through this time. I can't imagine how scary this must be for you, and I pray that you will feel God's presence to give you strength. I am confident that He will hold you up when you feel you cannot stand; He will hear you when you cannot speak; and He will cradle you under His loving wings when you feel that you can't

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  2. annmargaretsvisions says

    July 24, 2009 at 4:39 am

    I just came across your blog tonight and wanted you to know that I am saying a special prayer for you and Annie. I pray that God will give you the strength you need to cope with the doctor&#39;s words from your visit today, and please know that Annie will be in my continued prayers. I can already tell that you are such a special and strong mother. 🙂 <br /><br />Ann~Margaret

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  3. Em says

    July 24, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Melissa, please know that I think of you &amp; Annie so often. Our little house-church is praying for you guys. I know I&#39;m not &#39;local&#39;, but know that I&#39;m here for you all the same. <br /><br />Love &amp; Hugs,<br />Em

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  4. B says

    July 24, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    Oh Melissa,<br /><br /> I am praying for your family today….. <br /><br /><br />Love &amp; prayers,<br />B

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  5. Amy says

    July 25, 2009 at 1:39 am

    I&#39;ll pray for y&#39;all!

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  6. Christi says

    July 27, 2009 at 5:37 am

    Continuing to keep you all in my prayers…

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