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9 January 2026 “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22   The test results are in. We have some good news and some not-so-good news, which crushed my spirit for at least a day or two. But then I received some cheerful information. The good news: My weight is 137 pounds, just one pound less than before. It is hard to eat enough food on a salmon salad eating regimen, but I’ve done it! Plus, most of my blood work since doing

3 January 2026 “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16   Ezra didn’t build the second temple. I had thought Ezra restored the temple, but it was Zerubbabel. Ezra doesn’t come on the scene until chapter 7—after the completion of the temple. I hope I did not steer you away from the truth when I shared my thoughts upon first starting to study Ezra. I had

16 December 2025 Beloved, I pray that you are enjoying good health and that all is well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. III John 2 Thank you to everyone who checked on me these last couple of weeks, as I’ve been silent on updates. Though it is has taken a few weeks, I have found a rhythm to home therapies and am no longer having any allergic reactions. I long to announce that my body has been healed of cancer and that I am N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease).

20 November 2025 We made it home from Mexico on Monday! I’m already missing the new friends, the nurses, my doctor, and my B.E.S.T. counselor. Thank you to everyone who prayed and financially gave for treatment at Hope4Cancer. I feel like I was on a spiritual retreat while getting anti-cancer therapies. Not only did my body get a heavy dose of detoxing, but my thought-life did too (more on this below).   I had hoped to send an update sooner, but I got distracted. I had an a

12 November 2025 Aren’t these flowers in the picture beautiful? I received this elegant bouquet two days ago from our Fort Lauderdale friends. The encouragements, prayers, texts, emails, and gifts that are still making their way to me have been so rich and life-giving. Thank you so very much. When Brian and I chose Hope4Cancer to treat my cancer, we didn’t realize how much detoxing I would receive both in body and in thoughts. For those curious, ponder on James 1:21:  "Ther

4 November 2025   For those who signed up to receive updates from  www.tammyleafabian.com : we will now be using this communication tool to provide health updates for Tammy’s battle with cancer. From time to time, she will share how her scripture memorization is encouraging her through this trial. Feel free to stay connected. If you would like to catch up on her journey, check out the ten blogs on her new blog page. If you prefer to unsubscribe, just follow the link on the bo

30 October 2025 Today and yesterday, I met with my Hope4Cancer doctor to review all my initial tests for their evaluation. I’m so excited to report that through their testing no cancer shows in the lymph nodes. Hallelujah! My doctor officially diagnosed me as stage 1B. She commented on how good my blood work looked, though one thing stood out—inflammation markers. While cancer can cause a higher inflammation rate, this appeared different. For twenty-nine years I have been f

26 October 2025 My cup overflows with blessing from the prayers, gifts, and encouragements that has come my way, especially since this diagnosis of cancer. Today (Sunday), I am on my way to Mexico, and then on Monday, Hope4Cancer with complete their evaluation and begin treatment. When I walk into the care facility on Monday, I will have each of you on my heart—perhaps not by name, but by what you represent: strength, courage, determination, peace, tenacity, and joy. Many p

21 October 2025 Brian and I feel so loved and so cherished. What other words could be used to describe all the prayers, encouragement, gifts, and giving we have received? Most of you know I memorize books of the Bible. After I memorized Second Timothy in late spring and early summer, I felt led to memorize Psalms 67-89. Shortly after starting to write these Psalms on my heart, I received the diagnosis of cancer. How precious to be pondering on verses with deep emotions that

8 October 2025 Have you ever had a morning that felt like nothing went right? This morning, I did. But I can’t say that about my afternoon. I met with the MD doctor who does some alternative therapies. It was the best doctor’s appointment I have had since my diagnosis with cancer.   We meet in an office, not a patient room. We had dialogue, not a one-sided conversation. I truly felt like an active participant in my healthcare. Perhaps the thing that touched me the most was

6 October 2025 Thank you to everyone who has lifted prayer, sent an encouraging note, picture, or package, as well as those who have offered direction. I am so glad to report that Brian and I decided a treatment.   But before I share the treatment plan, I want to give you a summary of this week:   1.     I had a phone call with the integrative medicine place near me. They scheduled a health consultation for me this Wednesday. This MD doctor will act as a secondary primary p

29 September 2025 Happy Fall Everyone! Many of you have asked for an update, checking on me. Thank you so much. Most days, I’ve been able to take thoughts captive and not dwell on “What if?”, “If only?”, “Why me?”, and even “Will God heal me?” The last twenty-four hours have been the hardest. I ended up having an odd allergic reaction (and not to soy), which caused swelling and headaches. Since defenses were down, I dipped emotionally, and my mind started to wander. Thankfu

14 September 2025 Thank you again for the prayers and encouragement that has come my way. Brian and I have researched some natural ways for healing this type of cancer. What we have learned is the Lord was already providing through my garden this year. Cucumbers, watermelon, and pumpkin (of which I have in abundance) are three fruits/vegetables that aid in healing the type of cancer I have. A wonderful reminder to me that he is the Great Provider. This past Thursday, Brian

29 August 2025 Thank you so much for your continued prayers and timely encouragement. Such a rich blessing of friends and family! Though I have not seen the doctor yet, I did get results from the PET scan: The mystery continues whether I have cancer in the lymph nodes. One lymph node shows suspicious activity, and another has mild activity.  But I am okay with this. Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” To back up a moment—Bria

19 August 2025 Thank you so much for the prayer and encouragement. I wish I could share all the ways I have been blessed by you this week. Instead, I'll leave you with three (and perhaps they may inspire how you encourage others): 1.     Mercy, my stepdaughter, sends me a picture of four-month-old Juniper Violet every day, calling it part of my therapy. It really is the best therapy, as Juni’s smile is so adorable. 2.     My mom’s best friend, Vickie Crabtree (who called my

8 August 2025 I want to thank you all for your desires to pray to the Lord on my behalf. I am encouraged and filled with gratitude to have so many caring people in my life. I received confirmation for a meet and greet with the surgeon on August 19.  She is a Gynecologic Oncology Specialist who practices in East Texas and performs surgery at Christus Health in Tyler, Texas. Some have inquired how I am doing, so I will share two things which I hope communicates my peace as w