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Wheels Up

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Lindy

Thank you for your prayers, emails, cards, financial support and love.  Dusty and I are so humbled and grateful for all of it.  People we don’t know are praying for us, sending us messages and cards.  It’s amazing.  If you ever started to lose your faith in mankind, ask us and we’ll re-establish it.  People have big hearts.  I don’t feel deserving of it. 

We are flying to Mayo today.  We’ll spend the evening settling in and tomorrow I meet with the radiation oncologists, nurses and other various people who need me to sign papers.  On Wednesday I report to the hospital at 5:30 a.m.  I don’t know what time the procedure will be so we’ll post something on Facebook once we know our schedule. 

When we met with the doctors at Mayo and Duke I asked them if my prognosis will change once we get rid of the brain cancer.  The answer was no.  I need to be watched very closely because my cancer is aggressive and invassive.  So I need to live my life either fighting cancer or watching for it to come back.  That is where fear likes to settle in and get comfortable.  Fearing when the cancer will return.  I need to focus on the other F word.  FAITH.  I need to have faith that God can and will heal me COMPLETELY.  He can heal me for the rest of my life here on earth.  I 100% believe he can do it.  I just need to crush the doubt that he won’t do it for me.  I don’t feel worthy. 

Thank you to everyone who signed up for a prayer time slot this Wednesday.  It’s comforting to know that we’re being supported in prayer. 

We’ll try and keep you updated as we get closer to the big day. 

Love you all!

September 20, 2010 Awaiting Departure to Mayo

Randy Pugh and Dusty September 20, 2010

43 Responses to “Wheels Up”

  1. Jana Ver Beek says:

    I’m praying you there and praying you back to us again. My main prayer is, that you will find relief from the headaches after the procedure. I’m also praying for you to feel a “peace that passes all understanding” as you face this procedure.
    Remember your favorite verse…Jer. 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
    Love and (((Hugs))) Jana

  2. Michelle says:

    Thank you for pointing out a whole new meaning to the “F-word.” Needed that today!!

  3. kathy terp says:

    Hey Lindy – Our prayers are with you every minute!!! We hope you feel Gods arms around you both. We pray for calm and peace in knowing God is the Dr. and is in total control. With love:)

    Hey Lindy – our prayers are with you every minute. We hope you feel Gods arms around you both. We pray for calm and peace knowing that God is the Dr. and is in control of everything. With Love:)

  4. Christa Meeuwsen says:

    Will continue to pray for you this week, especially on Wednesday! Keep believing!!!

  5. barb baumann says:

    I am praying for you to experience the Presence of Jesus, His peace, His love, His healing. In His Grip, barb

  6. Marcia Davis says:

    Fight, fight, fight that cancer. That’s the other “F” word. You are amazing and a model for humankind.

  7. Heidi says:

    My family and I pray for you and your family every night. I randomly came across your blog through those of other Hope grads. We’ve never met, but I call out to Jesus on your behalf every day.
    We don’t have Facebook accounts, but will continue coming back here to find specifics for our prayers. The circle lifting you up is wide and yes, you do deserve it!

  8. Marian Grassmid says:

    LIFE – Living In Faith Everyday
    I pray this for you everyday along with praying for a long life for you as you live in faith. I pray for the strength you need everyday to fight against the fear of this earth and instead hold on to the fear of the Lord.

    Psalm 34

    I will extol the LORD at all times;
    his praise will always be on my lips.
    My soul will boast in the LORD;
    let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
    Glorify the LORD with me;
    let us exalt his name together.
    I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
    he delivered me from all my fears.
    Those who look to him are radiant;
    their faces are never covered with shame.
    This poor man called, and the LORD heard him;
    he saved him out of all his troubles.
    The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him,
    and he delivers them.
    Taste and see that the LORD is good;
    blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
    Fear the LORD, you his saints,
    for those who fear him lack nothing.
    May you feel and see God holding you close every moment.

  9. Lisa Brinks says:

    Lindy, you are in my prayers today, as everyday. I pray things go well, and that God will show you his awesome healing power.
    On a much lighter note: I have to say the plane ride look very fun. 🙂

  10. Bev says:

    Much love. Many prayers.

  11. Dani says:

    Dusty and Lindy,

    We are praying for you guys.

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