I just realized it's been a while since I've posted any updates on Dad- which can really mean only one thing, things are stable. Stable is GOOD!
Our last MRI did not indicate any growth and even more of a confirmation that the imaging from the MRI is the result of scar tissue from surgery and radiation treatment. We are so incredibly blessed.
June 5, 2015 marked 20 months since Dad's diagnosis. I go back to that cold October day so many times and remember the statistics we were given- 14.6 months with standard care and treatment. 14.6 months. My heart immediately sank.
But, here we are 20 months post diagnosis, and we continue to look forward in life. We know there are upcoming chemo treatments and MRI's, but for right now we are enjoying each day with Dad.
We have another round of chemotherapy starting in a couple of weeks, followed by an appointment with Dad's oncologist- from there we will determine when our next MRI will take place. Until then, we try to live each day as normal as possible and be so thankful for each moment together.
Yesterday, as we spent some time in the pool with my 5 month old nephew, I looked around and couldn't help but be so incredibly thankful for these last 20 months. I looked around and saw Dad enjoying the beautiful day, Mom taking lots of pictures of my nephew's first pool day, and my two sisters just enjoying life, and I realized that even it if all changes tomorrow, what an absolute blessing it's all been.
Asking for continued prayers, as we continue fighting to BTHO Brain Cancer!
Whitney, thank you for keeping us informed on how you dad is doing. God is good. Actually, He is great. Cindy and I will keep him and all of you in our prayers. Keep fighting the fight.
ReplyDeleteTell "Bubba" we said hi. (just in case he doesn't remember, the reason I call him that is because he used to call me that back in school and later when we would see each other, I started calling him that)
BTHO Cancer
Butch Lorenz