One Month Milestone

September 15th is 1 month since we found out the battle we are in! Cancer might have found Terri but has no hold on her. She has a hold it of it through the power of the cross! We have experienced much in 30 days--colonoscopy, CT scan, surgery, ICU for a couple of days, hospital all told 7 days. Then we met the oncologist. We have a plan and from this point on we believe it is preventative treatment! Terri's attitude is really good. She is getting ready for the next chapter and is staying positive...

God bless you.

God Opens the Door to the Right Oncologist

This has been a very interesting week for us as we were in pursuit of an oncologist to begin the next chapter of Terri's journey. We were denied for city of Hope through our medical group because they feel they have adequate care with the physicians network we belong to. Interesting how the system works. Gut God is not limited to get you the best for your best!!

We were approved for Dr. Sharon Yee who was recommended to us when we first started out but it was thought you could not get into her because she is too busy. Well we got in and saw her Thursday. She is amazing and Terri trusts her and enjoyed her interchange with her. Dr Yee recommends after studying Terri's file that we have 6 months of chemo. So chemo commencing the first week of October--the date is still to be confirmed.

Much preparation is needed. Terri has lost 14 pounds and needs to gain some weight back. We need to get flu shots and get ready for an interesting 6 months. She is also going to have a PET scan in the next week. The doctor feels the chemo is a preventative measure, so we thank the Lord it is preventative and not life saving. Perspective is everything on this road! Thanks for praying. Please continue to pray not only for us but every individual and their family who battles cancer!

God bless you.

Just Enough Light

We had a great weekend. Terri is walking more and eating really well for her. For those who know her, you know what i mean! We have been encouraged in ways and means that go beyond what could have ever been imagined. This week the goals are to get our approval for 2nd opinion at City of Hope, then we get the care we need from there! We meet with the Blue Shield case nurse at our house Tuesday. Each step is important and we thank God at least for the steps.

The lesson of the weekend is when we ask for all the light I need right now from the Lord, I am forgetting that too much light can be blinding and can cause us to go off the path. We are getting just enough light for us to stay on the path he has designed for us that includes His timing, places and people. We are finding the more dependent we are on Him the bigger the steps of faith we take. Fact... HE REALLY DOES HAVE A PLAN!

Thanks for all the prayers and support it means a lot.

A Path We've Not Seen Before

Yesterday we went to the surgeon. He is amazed at Terri's recovery--the surgery was a success! Our surgeon is Dr. Howard Newman of Glendora and he is amazing!! We are still waiting on the referral for City of Hope. Life is filled with lessons my lesson today.... God moves us out on a path where we have never been before, but we can depend on the fact our God goes with us and before us! On that path you don't need sympathy--you need to find a word of hope that brings peace and strength and is anchored to truth. Today we are celebrating with Elaine that her cancer has not spread to her lymph nodes. We are praising God  for this and believe God has a plan for Terri too. Praying for you to have a blessed day!

Home and Healing

I must apologize for not keeping you up to date on Terri. We brought her home Monday. Boy does she like your food for those that have brought it over! LOL She is eating and enjoying being in our home and not the hospital. Thank you for all the support--it's very humbling! Tomorrow we go back to the surgeon for his final evaluation and things appear successful as per her surgery. She is a trooper going through this process of healing from surgery.

In regards to the report about the lymph nodes, we have applied for a second opinion of treatment at City of Hope. We are now waiting for approval and should know in two more days. Truthfully this is a marathon--everyday brings something new and we thank God for his strength, peace and hope we walk in. God is faithful. Thank you for all the prayer and scripture texts they are meaningful!

Thank you again for all the support!

Blessings,