Okay, I misreported the progress on the tumor reduction. It has not, in fact, been reduced by half. When our math teacher friend Roger reviewed the figures, he pointed out that the area of the tumor had shrunk from 128 cm to 27cm....that's more like an 80% reduction. So, that is even better news. For those of you who face similar math challenges a visual aid is given below:
May is on the left; July is on the right!
As we absorb this good news we want you join us in asking for some more big things. Keep in mind that Nancy faces 3 more rounds of the same chemo between now and August 4 and another CT scan after that.
So, please ask HIIM for:
- A further reduction in the tumor
- No spread to other regions of her body
- Less adverse reaction to each chemo treatment
- Elimination of night fevers which have virtually disapeared this week
- A respite from agressive treatment so that her body can recover more strength
- We will use this word since our oncologist has: REMISSION!
It is not our natural inclination to ask for so much. We are both from Kansas and have been taught to "make do with our lot in life." But yesterday Terry T reminded us that we have a Father who is glad to hear the longings of his children, one who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all we ask or imagine.
8 comments:
Dan and Nancy,
Good good news. Wes and I are praying as you are walking through this suffering...does He ever show up in the midst of it...teaching us how incredibly good this Kingdom is...and what He's really like.
I hope you enjoyed the bubbly. Such and occasion for it.
Love,
Natalee Whitesell
pictures are truly worth a 1000 words, dan!!! thanks to roger for his correction in the math!
will continue to pray.
hope your champagne tasted wonderfully last night.
love
judi
I stand, I stand in awe of Our Amazing Father And Great Physician! Praying for you all, Eileen, Wayne and the kids
Incredible!!
We will certainly be praying for all of these things.
Nancy, it was so good to see you yesterday. It made my day! And don't worry- I saved a glass for Duane!
Wow! It's almost worth making a mistake to get a correction like that! That's amazing. Thanks for telling us and for all the specific ways to pray. And Happy 4th!
Hi Dan and Nancy.I am continuing to pray your specific requests each day and am so grateful to our loving Father that progress has been seen in Nancy's recovery. I will especially pray for less adverse reactions to the chemo so that Nancy can rest more easily. Thank you for sharing your struggles and your victories!
so good to see you on the 4th neighbor! "you look marvelous!"
we will continue to join you in prayer....lots and lots of love, neighbor.
What wonderful news!!! Amy and I are so happy to read this report. We know there are still long days ahead but we are rejoicing right now.
Praise the Lord!
Jim and Amy
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