We are rejoicing having just received the final pathology report. All tissue was negative! Excepting two microscopic in situ disease cells. Pathology has confirmed that the cancer was responsive to chemotherapy. We are so thankful the chemotherapy was effective in destroying the cancer and then also for a thorough surgeon who was skillful and confidant. Even though technically Mama is cancer free (by our deduction) we know she will still have continued immunotherapy and radiation. We are incredibly thankful that the doctors know this cancer so well and so know what treatments bring the best outcome. And then overall so thankful for the ultimate Healer who orchestrates everything for His glory and works in ways we never could have imagined to draw us near to Him.
Mama is continuing to heal and her voice is coming back by turns. Yesterday, Em and I were working on something in the kitchen and suddenly I turned around and caught Mom casually putting a pot in the oven. Not good! :o) We all forgot the last few days in a merry burst of laughter! :o) I don’t believe we could ever be quite successful in making her corner interesting enough to keep her there long despite its pleasantness. Mama is so much a part of the inner workings of this home it is hard when she is necessarily inactive for a time, but it is requisite for her healing. Knowing this in advance, she planned all sorts of projects before surgery for us to do while she was healing. :o) Consequently, Uncle Steve and Aunt Susan are helping the boys grout and tile one of the bathrooms and Charlie is building a bathroom cabinet, so there is busyness and no idle staring out of windows here.
We are so grateful for your continued prayers and love. Blessings on your day!
No comments:
Post a Comment