I'm sitting in the lobby right now while Joe is having his test done. We weren't sure if he was going to have it because the insurance denied it - a constant battle. Needless to say, the doctor's office prevailed and here we are. We won't find out the results until next week. Unless it comes back extremely bad (they find cancer has penetrated in his liver-and not just on the outside), then we go ahead with surgery. The doctor is optimistic he'll be able to perform the surgery. The surgery is scheduled for Monday, April 23rd. They have to wait 6 weeks after his last chemo treatment before they can operate. The toxins in his body have to flush out and he has to gain strength and weight before they can operate.
Thanks to all for the continuous support. There have been a lot of emotions around this whole ordeal. It's hard to believe its happening, hard to imagine what Joe will go through with such an extensive surgery, hard to believe a doctor can take that much out of someone's body, hard to believe there is such a thing as hot chemo, hard to believe we have so much support, love and prayers coming our way which is really helping us through all of this. We remain faithful, grateful, optimistic and in awe that if something like this had to happen, at least we have God and all of you to help us through it.
Joe will write an update before surgery and I'll continue to keep you updated as we learn more.
With all our thanks and love,
Sherrie, Joe and our beautiful family
As hard as it is to believe and deal with the enormous tragedies in our lives, it is even greater to know that we have a God who is always in control. His love and compassion can lift and carry us all through even the most difficult of times, as long as we let Him into our lives!
ReplyDeletePrayers and blessings!
Doug Cave