4 Month MRI Update. 7/26/2017

It's been 4 months since our last MRI. 4 months?!? 

We were spending hours at the Cancer Clinic every two weeks for Avastin treatment and appointments with Dr. Fleener- I have joked before that the Cancer Clinic became our second home- And now, it's been weird not being there for 4 months. 

Dad's MRI was GREAT! He is still considered to be in remission, as there is no sign of tumor or any indication that the cancer is back. Y'all, God is very good. 

My devotional today was just perfect, as when I'm asked what is our "secret" to Dad's success- my response is always our faith and the amazing power of prayer. 

(Oh, and the countless people supporting us on this journey- friends and family, y'all have been AMAZING!)

"I broaden the path beneath you so that your ankles do not turn. This shows how intricately I am involved in your life-journey. I know exactly what is before you, and I can alter the path ahead of you to make your way easier. Sometimes I enable you to see what I have done on your behalf...My work to widen the way before you demonstrates how lovingly I am involved in your life...From your perspective, My workings are often mysterious. I do not protect you- or anyone- from all adversities...you will never have to suffer alone. I have promised: I am with you always!"

And with us always He has been. 

Dad will have another MRI in 4 months, which should fall after Thanksgiving. So between now and then we have lots to celebrate- Dad's birthday is coming up in August and his 4 year cancer-versary in October. 

Y'all, we are coming up on 4 years! How crazy!

I truly never thought we would have this much time with Dad, as we were given those same scary statistics that all glioblastoma patients get- but it is clear that God is using Dad for a much greater purpose than we could all ever imagine here on Earth. 

I can't even begin to count the number of MRI's Dad has had over these last (almost!) 4 years, but what doesn't change for each MRI is the gut-wrenching feeling I get while waiting for those results. Scan-anxiety is such a real thing, as you wait for those words from the doctor- words that could make life change in an instant. 

We realize we are some of the "lucky ones" when it comes to this beast of glioblastoma, and that's something we do not take lightly. We continue to support brain cancer research, bring awareness to a disease that has so little funding and research, and provide HOPE to others with this diagnosis. 

We can't thank you all enough for continuing to love, support, and pray for us throughout this journey. We wouldn't have survived it all without friends and family throughout each step of the way.

We've had good MRI's, and we've had bad MRI's, but one thing that remains constant is Dad's unbelievable strength, determination, and faith in this journey- cancer truly met his match when it tried to get to Dad. 

Thank you all again, and thanks for helping us BTHO Brain Cancer!