General Update

[AUEngineer2016 407]

Mods, feel free to move this if needed, but I figured I needed to thank as many people as possible.

As many of you know, I have been a Leukemia patient since July 2011, before my senior year in HS. I graduated on time, came to Auburn, and now am on track to graduate in Mechanical Engineering. The road was full of twists and turns that I never saw coming, but as of November 21, I was declared cancer free and stopped my chemotherapy. I know a lot of you out there have been kind enough to have been sending thoughts and prayers my way, and I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone. I have been blessed to not just go to this great academic institution, but also to join the Auburn Family, to witness (and be a part of) Auburn history, and to make lifelong friends.

Unfortunately for me, the road ahead isn't completely smooth sailing. Due to a side effect from one of my medicines, I will be having hip replacement surgery on Friday. The woman doing the surgery is one of the best in the country (and a product of UAB, though she claims UAT because her dad played for them), and honestly I'm more worried about my finals these next 3 days than the surgery, but a little prayer never hurt anyone, amirite?

Thanks again Auburn Family. Ever to Conquer, Never to Yield!

[BigSammyK 171]

Wow. Best of luck to you and prayers sent!

[ClaytonAU 4,606]

Praying for you man

[TexasTiger 12,800]

Great news! Good luck with the surgery!

[AUBwins 10,064]

Congrats on the win against cancer! You have an inspiring story. May God be with you during your surgery and your life and that you may remain cancer free. Best of luck to you on your future in engineering.

[AUFAN78 3,889]

You are in our prayers!

[aubcali 433]

Prayers sent.

[StatTiger 3,188]

prayer sent for continued health.

[PigskinPat 2,567]

Incredible news that you are cancer FREE!!! As tough as you appear to be this hip thing will be a piece of cake for you! But just the same, I will pray for a successful surgery as well as a speedy and painless recovery.

[Mr Bad Example 126]

To heck with everything else, prayers to infinty for you.

[Martian Manhunter 44]

Prayers sent.

[Ouchyfish 67]

Prayers to you and major kudos for your continued fortitude despite the curveballs that have come your way! Rock on!

[kingfish 73]

I'm praying that all will go well for you before, during, and after the surgery. May the peace and comfort of the Lord Jesus Christ reside on you, your family, and love ones.

Prayers from Uganda, Africa.

[AURealist 2,185]

God bless you and your full recovery from cancer and surgery. War Eagle!

[AU_Tiger_88 417]

Congrats on being cancer free! Sorry to hear about the hip...it's how we handle the bumps in life that make us who we are...These finals will be a cinch for you and hopefully you will be walking with that new hip again shortly...

[CallingSaul 0]

Prayers, brother.

[passthebiscuits 6,831]

I'm a cancer survivor too, so I empathize with the idea that cancer is just as much mental and spiritual as a physical ailment. You've got this! Our prayers are with you!

[AUinMS 0]

Prayers lifted. Best of luck, and a big War Eagle!

[Weegle777 78]

May God and His Son Jesus continue to bless your battle my friend. The fight is His and He will sustain you! Prayers for you.

[Auctoritas 2,826]

Glad to hear of the cancer-be-gone, and sending thoughts for your surgery. I hope that it's a one and done!

[InfernoOrangeSS 321]

I will keep you and your family in my prayers, friend. Good luck with everything, and update us with your recovery.

[cptau 169]

Prayers sent and best of luck. You licked the cancer and you will get through those finals OK too!

[au75 75]

Praying for you.

[macauburn 6]

Praying for you right now.

[AUpreacherman22 3,876]

Congrats on the win! Praying for your surgery and finals now!