Greetings! To those who faithfully look to see if I have updated our blog and then have gotten 4 new additions due to the fact that I cannot spell check at work and then promptly forget to finish the writings once I get home, Will and I both thank you. We thank you for your prayer and love!
As many have asked and wondered what are the results of the most recent MRI. This MRI was after the second 6 week session of the IV chemo Avastin/CPT-11. We knew it was not the 'end-all-be-all' but we were hoping for some more of the same good news. Although what we found was not entirely devastating, it was a bit maddening. There is a new 2cm growth at the bottom of the surgical cavity. It was frankly an area they were worried about previously but seemed to be shrinking by the last MRI that was taken. Ruth spent some time crying and just being sad and Will spent time comforting his wife. Then it was and is back to the drawing board. Since the tumor seems to be contained in all other areas of the brain the thought of our doctor is to continue with the current IV chemo and treat the small 'problem spot' with some radiation surgery. It would be non-invasive and possibly completed in Kansas. Duke was unable to get back to us prior to the weekend so we continue to wait for their input in the situation. We just have to keep the tumor under 3cm for the radiation surgery to be done. Never though 1cm would matter so much!
Will and I just continue to pray for this to go away and as so many have prayed for the Lord's healing. In the meantime Ruth has learned how to play Risk and tied with Will and then taught a crew how to dominate the game of Clue. A little bit of snow and sleet has kept us indoors but we have learned that a Honda Civic works quite well through the ice and snow. Thanks again for continuing to pray. We just ask for God's mercy.PS we have been looking for a house in the midst of all this and have an offer down on a 3 bedroom ranch which has been accepted. It is really cute and completely redone. Prayers for wisdom would be wonderful on this account as well!
4 comments:
Oh my gosh, the snow! Thinking of you guys!
Good ole civic! Wow, Ruthie playing board games? You must have been pretty snowed in but not as snowed in as if you were playing card games:) I love you Ruth and Willis; i'm praying for you daily.
Hi there! It's been good to read about the journry you are one right now. You are in our prayers lots and if you ever fancy a trip to the Scottish Highlands, you've got a place to stay!
God Bless!
Joy and Stephen
Hello Will and Ruth,
Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers each and every day! I love that you have this blog, it has keep me from bothering Chris,"C", on a regular basis. Thank you for showing me the kind of love that I want for a true and real relationship. You two are my heros. God Bless you two and the prayers and thoughts from all you have touched will keep coming. God is GOOD!!!!!!!
Heather
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