It’s been a year since I heard the words, “It’s cancer.” On June 18th, 2015 at about 11am I got the call from Juravinski with the results of my biopsy surgery. To my shock and dismay it was the worst of the three potential options; it was stage 3C epithelial ovarian cancer. We had been hoping for […]
Read MoreAnonymousJune 26, 2016 at 8:09 PMThank you for sharing your precious, simple truths dear Julia. They are so very real and important. Continued prayers for you and your dear family in this season and I hope you can enjoy your summer fully! xo GlendaSo we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on […]
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Last week I had a CT scan to determine the effectiveness of the oral drugs, which I had been taking for six weeks. The report came back to show that the cancerous tumours in my abdomen have continued to grow. Unfortunately the oral drugs have been ineffective. The scan also revealed that what they originally […]
Read MoreLeahJune 7, 2016 at 1:10 PMHi Julia, I have heard your story through my cousins Sarah Rhebergen and Destiny Spaling. Although I do not know your struggles, I do know the feelings of being tired in all aspects. I have been sick for a mere 6 months with various illnesses and hate feeling helpless and […]
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This past weekend, I had the privilege of sharing my story at the Lynne’s Legacy Run/Walk in Hamilton. Andy and I, along with our family and friends, have participated in this event over the past five years, but I never imagined that I’d have my own cancer journey to share one day. This road is not […]
Read MoreLeah GericsMay 11, 2016 at 9:45 PMHey Julia – I am so glad to hear the positive news. It sounds like you are getting stronger. Continuing to pray for you and your family. Your incredibly strong faith is such a wonderful testimony of God’s goodness in times of great trial. Richelle HunterMay 11, 2016 at […]
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As many of you know, I had the incredible opportunity of sharing my story at a fundraising gala for Pink Pearl in Toronto on Friday night. When I watched this video last night I was in shock. I don’t feel like the woman sharing her story is me because in that moment I felt entirely weak, […]
Read MoreMirjam KurzApril 10, 2016 at 1:12 PMJulia you are such a blessing ! I don’t know you personally nor did we speak much at Firestview ever since my family started going there but our Prayers are with you and yours !!! ((( hugs ))) summer mortimerApril 10, 2016 at 2:02 PMJulia, you and your family […]
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Yesterday, Andy and I were told the cancer has returned to my abdomen. I had a chest and abdomen CT scan last week to investigate a bump on my pelvis. When we met with my oncologist from Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton yesterday, our concern was confirmed. There are multiple tumours in my abdomen and maybe […]
Read MoreDarylApril 6, 2016 at 10:37 PM“Job answered GOD: “I’m convinced: You can do anything and everything. Nothing and no one can upset your plans. You asked, ‘Who is this muddying the water, ignorantly confusing the issue, second-guessing my purposes?’ I admit I once lived by rumors of you; now I have it all firsthand—from my […]
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