Teresa Benson's Story
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Teresa's story..."God’s plan is the perfect plan!"
Teresa is a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, godmother, daycare provider & friend! If your life has been blessed by having Teresa in it you already know what an amazing woman she is! She is a family gal at best....she is the glue that holds our family together. If you are having a family function you can ALWAYS count on Teresa & her family being in attendance...Christmas blizzard of 2009 or not!! Teresa and her family are all very involved in their church & live their lives based on their strong Christian values.
Teresa & Rick have been married 28 years & live in Underwood, IA. Rick works for the Council Bluffs Fire Department. Teresa runs an in-home daycare. Teresa and Rick have three amazing children. Allison & her new husband Philip Meyer, Nathan & girlfriend Libby Schneider & Madisen.
Teresa most recently had been working on & planning the wedding of her oldest daughter, Allison. It was the most beautiful & perfect wedding!!! We all agreed after the wedding she should be a wedding planner!
It was actually the week of the wedding when Teresa began to feel sick. We all assumed it was just the stress of wedding planning. Teresa thought she had bronchitis. Her symptoms weren't improving and she went to the doctor about a week after the wedding. A chest X-ray was done and they saw "something they didn't like." A CT scan was ordered next.....which showed a lung mass (the size of an orange) and also showed lymph node & liver involvement. The CT report said the mass was suspicious for lung cancer......wait, what?? lung cancer in someone who has NEVER smoked!! We were all shocked and in disbelief! Teresa then underwent a liver biopsy which was done to diagnose & stage her cancer. Teresa has non-small cell adenocarcinoma, stage 4. She was told at her first oncology visit that without treatment she had approximately 3-6 months to live but with treatment (of radiation & chemo) 1-2+ years. Teresa has decided to do treatment! She has already started radiation & will begin her first round of chemo on Nov. 23, 2015.
Teresa has been so strong through all of this....I'd even say stronger than some of us family members!! Teresa said to her family with tears in her eyes..."there is a reason for all of this, I don't know it or understand it yet, but God’s plan is the perfect plan!"
We all love you Teresa!! Your strong faith & extremely positive attitude will be your best weapons of defense against this cancer!!
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Donations will help Teresa & Rick with medical expenses they will encounter and college expenses for their children. Teresa will be unable to work as a daycare provider while undergoing her treatment. Her Oncologist felt it was too risky for her to be around little kids while her immune system is depleted while doing chemo and radiation. Teresa hopes to return to work down the road.
More important than any dollar figure you can donate are PRAYERS! WE ARE ACCEPTING PRAYERS FOR TERESA & HER FAMILY ALWAYS!!
Teresa has chosen a special Bible verse to help her through this challenging time.
As for God, His way is perfect;
The word of the Lord is proven;
He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
Psalms 18:30
Blessings to you & your families!! Thank you for visiting Teresa's GoFundMe page!
Teresa & Rick at their daughter's wedding 10.17.2015.
Allison & Philip on their wedding day.
Rick & Teresa in Florida.
Madi, Teresa & Allison @ Allison & Philip's wedding.
Libby & Nate.
Nate, Teresa, Philip, Allison, Madisen, & Rick on their family vacation in Costa Rica.
Nate, Philip, Allison & Madi in Costa Rica.
Teresa is a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, godmother, daycare provider & friend! If your life has been blessed by having Teresa in it you already know what an amazing woman she is! She is a family gal at best....she is the glue that holds our family together. If you are having a family function you can ALWAYS count on Teresa & her family being in attendance...Christmas blizzard of 2009 or not!! Teresa and her family are all very involved in their church & live their lives based on their strong Christian values.
Teresa & Rick have been married 28 years & live in Underwood, IA. Rick works for the Council Bluffs Fire Department. Teresa runs an in-home daycare. Teresa and Rick have three amazing children. Allison & her new husband Philip Meyer, Nathan & girlfriend Libby Schneider & Madisen.
Teresa most recently had been working on & planning the wedding of her oldest daughter, Allison. It was the most beautiful & perfect wedding!!! We all agreed after the wedding she should be a wedding planner!
It was actually the week of the wedding when Teresa began to feel sick. We all assumed it was just the stress of wedding planning. Teresa thought she had bronchitis. Her symptoms weren't improving and she went to the doctor about a week after the wedding. A chest X-ray was done and they saw "something they didn't like." A CT scan was ordered next.....which showed a lung mass (the size of an orange) and also showed lymph node & liver involvement. The CT report said the mass was suspicious for lung cancer......wait, what?? lung cancer in someone who has NEVER smoked!! We were all shocked and in disbelief! Teresa then underwent a liver biopsy which was done to diagnose & stage her cancer. Teresa has non-small cell adenocarcinoma, stage 4. She was told at her first oncology visit that without treatment she had approximately 3-6 months to live but with treatment (of radiation & chemo) 1-2+ years. Teresa has decided to do treatment! She has already started radiation & will begin her first round of chemo on Nov. 23, 2015.
Teresa has been so strong through all of this....I'd even say stronger than some of us family members!! Teresa said to her family with tears in her eyes..."there is a reason for all of this, I don't know it or understand it yet, but God’s plan is the perfect plan!"
We all love you Teresa!! Your strong faith & extremely positive attitude will be your best weapons of defense against this cancer!!
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Donations will help Teresa & Rick with medical expenses they will encounter and college expenses for their children. Teresa will be unable to work as a daycare provider while undergoing her treatment. Her Oncologist felt it was too risky for her to be around little kids while her immune system is depleted while doing chemo and radiation. Teresa hopes to return to work down the road.
More important than any dollar figure you can donate are PRAYERS! WE ARE ACCEPTING PRAYERS FOR TERESA & HER FAMILY ALWAYS!!
Teresa has chosen a special Bible verse to help her through this challenging time.
As for God, His way is perfect;
The word of the Lord is proven;
He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
Psalms 18:30
Blessings to you & your families!! Thank you for visiting Teresa's GoFundMe page!
Teresa & Rick at their daughter's wedding 10.17.2015.Allison & Philip on their wedding day.Rick & Teresa in Florida.Madi, Teresa & Allison @ Allison & Philip's wedding.Libby & Nate.Nate, Teresa, Philip, Allison, Madisen, & Rick on their family vacation in Costa Rica.Nate, Philip, Allison & Madi in Costa Rica.Organizer and beneficiary
Ashley Wolff
Organizer
Underwood, IA
Rick Benson
Beneficiary
