The news today was not the best news, but it wasn't the worst news either. The tumor did not shrink but it didn't grow either. Dr. Ravi wants to do two more cycles of chemotherapy. He will be using the same (Gem/Tax) as he used the last two cycles. If after this 6 weeks the tumor is shrinking, chemo will continue, if it is the same or has grown, he will have 4 or 5 weeks of radiation then surgery. The nature of this tumor seems to be that it divides slowly which is or could be a good thing because it is slow growing and may not spread. The down side is that it does not respond well or at all to chemotherapy. I asked Dave how he felt about it. He said he feels the same as yesterday....like he is still waiting. We are glad to be doing two more rounds of this chemotherapy. We still hold out hope that the tumor could get smaller. One thing we do know is that the tumor will be removed at some point. We trust Dave's doctor. He spent alot of time today just explaining the nature of this tumor....we don't understand it all but it does help us to better understand the treatment. So we are good today. We are hopeful. We are ready to tackle chemotherapy again. We are thankful for this report. God has been so good to us through all of this. Thank you all for encouraging us and most of all praying for us. We are reading through the Chronicles of Narnia. We just finished the first book The Magicians Nephew. Throughout this journey, I have found it hard to pray sometimes. I have even thought, why do I need to ask, God already knows what we need...what we want. So in the book Narnia had just been established. Aslan had sent The children on a mission to a garden. They stopped to rest and were hungry. This is a conversation between the Polly, Digory, and the horse Fledge.
"Well, I do think someone might have arranged about our meals," said Digory
"I'm sure Aslan would have if you would have asked him," said Fledge.
"Wouldn't he know without being asked?" said Polly
"I've no doubt he would," said the horse. "But I've a sort of idea he likes to be asked."
Thank you for asking on our behalf. We are so thankful for friends...old and new. Soli Deo Gloria.
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I have felt that same way myself, except I'm way more cynical about it sometimes. For example, I'm like well God's gonna do what He wants to do anyway so why bother asking? I have also read that book and found the same thing pointed out to me as if God was speaking to my doubt through that book. Anyway, I know you don't know me but I marched in the Southerners with Swinney and although we were not real close or anything I always felt he was a great guy! I am positive by reading your and his posts that we are sisters and brother in Christ and I just wanted you to know that I'm praying for you and for David and your family! Love in Christ! Leslie
The longer this news settles in my mind the more thankful I am and hopeful. Looks like we will be making a TX trip in March.
No growth sounds like good news. Hopefully the next treatments will send it in the other direction! Praying for your beautiful family.
Lisa and Dave, last night I was woken up by a kid (one of mine of course) :) and as I layed back down you came to mind. I want you guys to know I've got the night shift covered in prayer. Love you.
May God continue to hold you in his loving embrace and give you peace. We continue to pray for you all! Love in Christ from the Hobbs family in Rainsville, Alabama....David's Mom and Dad
It's kind of like you know that a certain someone loves you, but it's so nice to hear those words spoken outloud! Lisa, you guys have an ARMY that continuously prays for your safety and health!
Anna Talton Akins
Want you guys to know that I am lifting you in prayer. Thankful that there is no new growth and asking God that the next set of treatment will work. Love y'all!
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