Curt and I are gloriously thankful people tonight and have the best news possible. As far as we know I am totally cancer free. After my total body scan this morning checking for any additional thyroid cancer cells Dr. Boll came in and reported none were found anywhere. We felt like we have been given the best possible Christmas gift this year from our Savior’s ever faithful and loving hands. What a super way to end this year. My heart can hardly take it all in. This morning when I was praying I just asked God to direct Dr. Boll in the decision that was best for me, expecting he would ere on the side of being super safe and give me the radioactive iodine no matter what. And something else that occurred to me this afternoon afterwards is all of this was done without me ever having the first full dose. God took care of it with a lesser dose which long term is better for my body. 
Next year I will have to have another scan with the prep beforehand or with two shots that would replace the prep. It would be my choice but it will depend on where we are in our deductible that will probably make up our minds considering all of that. He explained he likes two negative scans before feeling more comfortable about it all and spreading further scans out over time, if we understood him correctly.
I am off the diet and beginning back on my thyroid hormone and can eat what I want. Yesssssss. I am so glad to be back on the thyroid hormone because as I was sitting up after the scan I had one major charlie horse that I never thought would let up. The tech said that was due to my body needing and craving the thyroid hormone. That answered my question of if my toes curling up the other evening had anything to do with this.
Now I rest and get stronger and enjoy our Christmas with family instead of isolated. This news is our very best Christmas gift from God.
I have some idea how Mary felt when her heart exploded with praise in Luke 1:46 & 47 after considering that God had given her the honor of being the mother of her Savior (what an amazing thought that is…she was His mother and He was her son and SAVIOR)…
My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.
Grateful to my Savior. And more thankful than my heart can express for all the prayers from many precious people. Yes, that would be YOU!
Love,
Carmel
hi. i just happened upon your blog and read this post. what great news. i’m sitting here just glorifying God for this great news! that really is a great Christmas present!
I praise God for His mercy and kindness that he showed you today.
Emily
Praise The Lord! We are so thrilled and thankful to God for this great news. You will truly celebrate this Christmas differently than you originally thought you would! God is so good! We hope you can yet change all those isolation plans and scheldule a lot of family and friend time this Christmas. You guys will remain on our prayer and PRAISE list. We love you – Tom and Norma
Curt & Carmel,
This is wonderful news! We heard from Lynn Olsen that a meal wasn’t needed for Monday and then the reason!. We were so grateful to hear that all is well. He truly is awesome!
God Bless
Larry & Diane
Dear Carmel and Curt,
What a great God we serve and what a wonderful reminder of His grace and mercy!! So thankful for the good out come and rejoice with you all this holiday season. May you both continue to receive good news and may 2009 be a much brighter year health wise for both of you!!
With much love,
Mike and Michele