Now that you have "The Five Little Monkeys" rhyme running through your head, here is what the oncologist said today. First of all, it was VERY encouraging. The short story is that I will continue taking Gleevec for the next three months at the same dosage and then do a CT scan and MRI in September. This will give them a clearer picture of what is going on and if the Gleevec is working (and "working" includes the tumors staying the same size because it indicates that they are not growing). We may not know for another six months to a year if the Gleevec is working or if surgery is necessary. At this rate, I will just continue to live my life, take the Gleevec and do scans to see what is going on. The long story to all of this is way too detailed (and way too boring) to go into on this blog...and we are not even sure if we understand it all. I'll try to continue the saga when I feel like we've processed it all and understand it a little better.
Personally, I know that this is all an answer to prayer. We have been prayed for by so many people and I know that it is working. Keep it up! :)
I apologize for the "shortness" of this blog. (Brad would say "brevity", but I'm not Brad.) It will take us a few days to figure all of this out and then we'll update further. We fly home tomorrow to get Eli and Phoebe and then we'll probably drive home to Amarillo on Thursday. Keep checking for fun pictures of our trip!
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Yay! I am so glad to hear the good news! What a relief for now. I am so glad you can continue to just live your life and not have to come to Dallas to dr.'s all the time. I can't wait to see pictures of your trip. I hope you had a great weekend with your hubby!
Can't wait to see you in Aug!
Love you guys! I will still continue to be on my knees for you.
YEAH!! God does answer prayers! I haven't been able to stop thinking about you the last couple of days. I'm so happy about the news and can't wait to have you back. we'll get together soon!
love you
Dixie
We are thrilled with your news. We will certainly continue to pray for your healing. I'm glad you had a good trip...although I'm a little jealous the girls weren't with you. Oh well, Brad deserves fun trips with you, too. Can't wait to see pics.
Rebekah
I'm thrilled that you received good news. I'll keep praying that everything goes well and that the Gleevec continues to work.
We are so thankful! God is good! We will continue to pray for you guys. We love you and we are ready for you to get back to Amarillo so we can see Eli and "Baby Feefee"!
Dan and Amy
Praise God, praise God! He is awesome! We love you guys and miss you. Please post pictures soon :)
Ha Ha - we're not anonymous
Love,
Jimmy, Heather, Kimmy, Kinsey and Cade
I'm so thrilled also to read your good news and I'll keep praying for you and your family.
Praise God for your good news! Hope you get in some good snuggle time with your kids today!!
I want to introduce myself to you. I am Michael Donner. Recently Don joined my company as Sales Director. I have learned about your situation from him.
My wife and I send our prayers and best wishes. On Feb 16, 2007 my wife Frida had colon cancer surgery. Her cancer was caught during Stage 1 and we are both grateful for this good outcome. We pray each and every day for a healthy life in her future. Our belief system is optomistic and we are thankful to our deep belief in our higher power and God.
Your father is a terrific human being. It is a real honor knowing him and I am thankfut that our company has such a special person on our team.
You are a very couraegous person. I hope one day I will have the honor and pleasure in meeting you and your family. Frida and I will pray for you every day for the rest of our lives. My company and all of our employees are also praying for you.
I will be visiting your blog regularly in order to stay in touch. I was pleased to hear that you got very good news during your recent visit to Boston.
Take care and God Bless you and your family.
Michael
That is great news! You're one tough cookie, and I know you will get through this with God's help. You're in my prayers daily!
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