Friday, May 6, 2011

All Things Together

Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God...

Dr. LeLindqwister started our appointment off with "the MRI looks good so lets get off the steroid" She proceeded to tell us that the new MRI showed a significant reduction in swelling (compared to our last grim report) and that the risk was low enough I can ween from the steroid. That will be a process and could take up to a month to complete, but will be key in helping feel better and loose some of the swelling.

She went on to tell us that the trunk tumors are also still responding through shrinkage even after switching the chemo med.  We will continue to treat as we are and scan again in 8 weeks. This is all really great news! We still don't necessarily know what it will mean long term. We know that we will be well into summer before we know if the tumors will "go away" completely, but I think we have seen that God does miracles!
We appreciate every one's support and excitement!

We were able to follow up chemo with a fun lunch with Stac and Ry of steak n shake and coldstone (yumm! Strawberry blonde!) Lots of rest today. Chad stayed home to dote on me and make sure I napped. I got out for a little bit to plant some new flowers with the kids and now it's back to bed. Relaxing weekend for Mother's day with few plans.

Life is good!

3 comments:

  1. So glad to hear the great news, Lisa!! Continuing to pray for you... seems like they're being answered! I hope you have a relaxing weekend and a happy Mother's Day!

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  2. Glad to hear the good news. Good for you!
    Enjoy the weekend. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
    Ken

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  3. That is soooo wonderful to hear Lisa!! God is soooo GOOD!!! I have been thinking about you all the time and how your family is doing! We will schedule a visit soon. We have been playing catch-up with all of this rain we have had. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! This news is a BLESSING and a wonderful Mother's Day gift. Take care and please let us know what we can do to help! PRAYING ALWAYS for you and your family!

    Love Ya! Kristy (Rob) Herrick

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