unsetttling uncertainty

The recent preliminary tests have ruled out the more normal stuff. And now we are explorinng the possibility that her cancer has returned. The second round of tests have dictated the need for a liver biopsy. That test will be conducted on Wednesday May 21. We hope to have a definitive result when we meet with our oncologist on Tuesday May 27.

Whatever is going on is not a normal progression. Both we and our doctor are surpriseed. But, we are trying not to run ahead with speculation. HE is driving us to our knees.
Join us there. We need prayer for faith, patience and yes healing!!

our last student crosses the finish line

Just got a text from KJ saying she had e-mailed her last paper to her professor up at FIT.
We are so proud and thankful to share this moment with her!

in praise of mothers

We are going through some follow up tests just now. Waiting for scheduling and results is no fun.
But today, I paused to honor some important mothers I have known:

My own mom who gave me life.

Nancy who gave life to our 3 wonderful offspring.

Anne and Leah who presented Nancy and me with 3 great grandkids from their wombs----soon to be 4!

Day #2 Sudden Pain

My Oncologist called this morning to say my blood work showed my liver enzymes are up! This is most likely because of all the meds that have been put into my body. So she ordered an ultrasound of my liver and a CAT scan of my lung. The x-ray of my lung was clear. That is great news. I am still feeling yucky and weak with a low grade fever.

Please pray for our faith thru this.

sharp pain and sudden fear

This morning Nancy woke up with a stabbing shoulder pain and a slight fever. A year ago she would have taken some Tylenol and waited to see if the discomfort went away.

But our new reality led to a phone call and a trip to the oncologist. Both her chest x-ray and blood tests were good. Most likely, she has developed pleurisy, a not uncommon malady in recovering cancer patients. So, we are on an anti-biotic, waiting to see if she gets better.

Another unsettling day living out the new normal of our lives. Another day wishing it was not so. Another day learning to cast our cares HIS way.

Dinner and and a Picture

Last night Nancy and I had our first real date since Christmas. We enjoyed dinner at the new Cheescake Factory in the Willow Grove Mall. It was a great time. Nancy had just gotten home from NYC after spending Friday and Saturday morning helping KJ ship stuff home. So, clearly she is getting stronger each day!

I find myself wishing that the journey was over now, that the end of winter marked the end of our brush with the Unwelcome Visitor. But Monday Nancy has a "six month" mammogram. There is no reason to expect that we will find anything new. But the fear is there.

Pray that we will rest in His goodness as we wait for results. And pray for a clear X-Ray.

Just Another Day's Healing

So, yesterday was interesting. Having any part of the body "microwaved" is not fun, but the "procedure" is now behind me. And was certainly less intense than cancer surgery. I have even went back to work today, although there were a few rocky moments in the day.

Meanwhile, I shaved 30 points off the top number of my blood pressure reading this past month. And processed sugar has disappeared from the house.

Wow, did I just write that passage? What is this General Hospital?? Anyway, Nancy is much stronger now that it has been three weeks since her chemo. We walk the dog together almost every night. It is good to be making progress during this healing season.