February 13, 2008

Feb 13th, 2008

We just returned from Hopkins. Today was a good day. We received good news from our doctors (as much as "good cancer news" can be). As far as they can tell, the tumor next to the spine is not intertwined with the spine itself! This is very good news. As we sat in the doctors office this morning, looking at MRI images, he showed us a picture that shows the 2 cm tumor. Next to the tumor was a slim, narrow black line, which he believes to be a "separation" between the spine and the tumor!
The other great news was that there were no other tumors visable on any of the other MRIs. The presence of other tumors will be officially ruled out next week after a MIGB scan (next Thurs/Fri), but for now, they are working with this being the only tumor! This is also very good news.

We are still waiting on an official surgery date...could be Friday or next Tuesday. Thank you for your prayers for us and for Sarah!

26 comments:

Alissa said...

praise the Lord! so glad to hear this news. We are continually praying for the rest of these tests and this surgery next week. Our God is a great and big God, and he is in control! love you guys-

Jean said...

we'll take good cancer news. isn't God good!
praying always for you.

Jessica said...

So happy to hear this - we will continue in prayer for you all.

The Glabs said...

yeah - that's great cancer news!
In prayer for you all!

Anonymous said...

Such wonderful news! We will continue to pray for you all.
Love the Conners

I'm Kristen said...

Oh Praise the LORD!!! That is so encouraging!

I am praying hard for you!!!

Jonalee said...

Such encouraging news! We are praying!!

the Earles

Alivia's Momma said...

Dave, Jen and Kids....James and I will be praying for you these next few weeks. We know the intro to cancer is fast paced and overwhelming at times. We will pray that you can digest as much info as you need but also sleep at night. Let us know if we can do anything.
Emily and James

Heather said...

We are praying for you all and carrying you on our hearts. Grateful to God for this good news!

Anonymous said...

so glad for your good report. we will continue to pray for you all...

the nams

Unknown said...

Such great news! Praise God for answered prayer!! We are SO thankful for this news!

Judy said...

Dave and Jen, We are carrying you in our prayers continually. The students at CLS are praying also. Love, Jim and Judy <><

Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run. said...

SO GLAD to hear that you received good news today! We'll continue to think of you often in these next days and weeks. Praying for a quick, comfortable recovery for Sarah! Lisa

Anonymous said...

Sarah is on our school and church prayers daily. Thank you for the updates that I will share with our school and church staff.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Donna Lenick Findley
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School/Church Keller, Texas

Chung-Hae said...

Praise the Lord for His faithfulness to answer prayer! We CLS parents who gather every Tuesday morning to pray have included you in our intercession. May God continue to show Himself very present and gracious on your behalf!

Chung-Hae & CLS Parents Prayer Partners

Amy said...

Praying for you and your sweet little girl. So glad to hear the good cancer news.

the Fedelis

michele and girls said...

Our family is praying continually for Sarah and your family... We have such a big God who loves us each so much and has a perfect plan... how kind of Him to carry each of you- and show Himself "Father"... Praise God for good cancer news! the scanlons

Anonymous said...

There is a marked evidence of the amazing grace of our Lord on your lives. Thanks so much for sharing this encouraging news. I'm praying for you all.

Love,

Sandie Keenan

Kathleen Ramkeesoon said...

The Ramkeesoon's said that Sarah will be fully healed by God's grace. Keep the faith.

Anonymous said...

SO glad to hear- we'll continue to pray,

the kim's

sara said...

Dave and Jen,

Praying for you guys and for Sarah.

Aaron and Sara Anderson

Sara said...

Jen,
I met you while my husband was in the pastor's college 02-03 Class.(Sorry I forgot to explain that on my comment above!)

eva said...

Praying for you all as you prepare for this next step of surgery. May you be comforted by the Lord's presence with you!
Love,
Sol & Eva

Unknown said...

We were so thrilled to hear this news. We love you and are continuing to pray for you.

Josh & Shannon

Jen said...

What an answer to our prayers. Thanks for your faith-filled updates!

Oak Abbey said...

Our love and prayers are with all of you and the gentle Hand of our Healing Lord is on Sarah Faith.
We remain in prayer.
With Hope,
The Mohrs