Another Update 7/25/2018

I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Fleener and our experience at the Cancer Clinic. It's been less than 24 hours of receiving our not so wonderful news, and we've already received a phone call and game plan going forward.

Our Neurosurgeon also can not confirm exactly what this is that showed up on Dad's MRI- but he does NOT think it looks like a glioma (PRAISE!). We will follow up with another MRI and appointments with both Dr. Fleener & Dr. White in a month. Until then, we wait. Y'all know how patient I am, so this should be fun.

For every day that passes with Dad not having any symptoms is a GREAT sign, as although it is uncommon to have a stroke in that particular part of the brain, it's even more uncommon for this to be another type of cancer that is showing up.

As we left the Cancer Clinic yesterday we saw a painted sign that said, "Family, Faith & Fleener"- we all laughed and agreed.

There is something to be said about this "little" clinic that we've been visiting for over 4.5 years- we are treated like family, and that has meant the world to us.

So prayer warriors, here comes your turn to show this cancer again what you've got- we've got one month filled with so much anxiety and stress as we wait to see what's going on, so I ask for prayers of comfort, strength, and for whatever this is to show no signs of growth- heck, let it disappear!

Thank you all for all the love and prayers you've sent since we received the news, we've felt it and Dad has too!

Quick Dad Update 7/24/2018

Well, the 45 minute drive back from College Station was filled with lots of tears, prayers, and trying to figure exactly how I would share with everyone the latest on Dad, so here we go....

Dad had his 4 month MRI and we were told there have been changes- a small 1 cm spot has appeared. A change so small that our oncologist and the radiologist isn’t able to determine exactly what it is- the debate is between tumor growth or the result of a stroke. I’ve never prayed so hard for a stroke in my life. Thankfully, we’ve got an incredible group of doctors working together to figure what they think this is and our next steps. So now, we wait- hopefully to hear something no later than tomorrow afternoon to determine what we should do next.

This is far from ideal, but if I’ve learned anything here last 4.5 years is this journey has involved many ups and downs- and no matter what we’ve been up against we’ve been able to handle it together. I have no doubt this same little bump will be the same. It’s almost too perfect that this page- full of stars and underlines- was my devotional for today:

“You are looking ahead at uncertainties, letting them unnerve you...yet I am always with you, holding you by your right hand...do not fear, for I am with you. I will strengthen you and help you...”

Asking for a few extra prayers as we figure out our next steps. Like I tell myself before each MRI, whatever it is, we can figure it out. And I know this time will be no exception.