Jen, Sarah and I went to Hopkins today to meet with our Oncology Pediatric Doctor. We were once again grateful for the team of men and women there. Our doctor sat and talked with us for over 2 hrs, answering all our questions...of which we had plenty of them!
We talked with him and he gave us what the week will look like:
Today was just blood work
Tomorrow - Sarah will have an zoomed in MRI on the tumor so the surgeon will know if the tumor is intertwined with the spinal cord. He will use this MRI to figure out his course of attack during surgery.
Wednesday - We will meet with our Pediatric surgeon to review the results of the MRI, and to map out the plan for the surgery.
Friday - Surgery...hopefully. I say hopefully because if the tumor has intertwined itself with her spine, then a pediatric neurosurgeon will need to be brought in to participate in the surgery. Hence, the surgery will be much longer of a surgery. If this is the case, the surgery might not happen til early next week, because they need to line up the surgery room and the doctor's schedules. During surgery, they will perform a spinal tap, and draw bone marrow to determine if the cancer has spread to the bone marrow (which can happen with this type of cancer).
In all this craziness, we are comforted. As Charles Spurgeon says, "In losses, crosses, and troubles, you realize God's presence more conspicuously than ever. The Bible does not say that when you walk along the flowery path or rest on the soft green bank, "I will be with you." It does not say that when you walk on the close cut grass, which feels like carpet under your feet, "I will be with you." I do not remember reading a Scripture promise like that. But God does say, "When you pass through the waters I will be with you" Is 43:2 He gives a special promise for a special time of trial. To meet the doubts of His troubled child, He says, "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine."
Dave
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We will be praying for you this week that you will be comforted by God's presence.
Love,
The Hermans
We are praying for a favorable report tomorrow! Love, Dave and Jess
Brew,
Thanks for taking time to update us. We are so grateful to know how to pray.
love,
Doc and Jean
We will be praying for you guys for peace and grace this week, and for Sarah to have much comfort through this.
The Conner Family
Dave/Jen
Know of our deep love for your and your family and our abiding trust in our great Saviour's love and care for you at this time.
Dennis, Susan and family
We are praying for your family and Sarah constantly! Thanks for taking the time to post so we can pray more specifically.
Joe and Rakel B.
Hi Dave & Jen,
We thought about you and Sarah lots today. Every time I looked at the clock I wondered what was going on in your day. I'll continue to look at the clock this week and hope for comfort in each hour. Sending our love and constant prayers--Lisa & Jeremy(Grace & Weston too)
Praying for all of you!
emily b.
Hi Brewers,
If there is anyway I can serve you while you are at Hopkins, let me know! I go to school at the JHU nursing school so I'm frequently at the Hospital. I will be praying for you!
Kristin Cunningham
Dave, Jen & Family,
Our prayers are with you and with your precious baby girl. May the One Who Loves Us Utterly provide all of the courage, grace, comfort and peace that you need at this time, as well as great Wisdom and skill for the medical team. We are thinking of you with love and hope.
Every Blessing,
The Mohr Family
Nashville, TN.
Dear Dave and Jen,
When you arise and while you sleep the Father will uphold you with His righteous right hand. That alone is enough yet He provides further comfort in the knowledge that there is a host of people who are interceding constantly on your behalf.You are in our thoughts continually and our prayers are with you every step of the way.
Chris and Cindy Miller
Dave and Jenn,
I wanted to give you this word of encouragement today;
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,who comforts us in all our affliction,so that we may be able to comfort those who are in affliction,with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings,so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. 2 Corth.1-5 Be comforted in him today,for he will never leave or forsake you.....
Praying for you all,
The Griffith Family
Hello, this is Fran Izzo, Dan's mom. He shared your story and your blog with us. Please know that prayers are being said in NY for you daughter's recovery. As the parents of a child with special health needs and as a cancer survivor I know the strength you all need right now and I also know that God walks with you through this ordeal. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to pray with you and for you.
Dear Dave and Jen,
My name is Cindy Leach and my husband Jamie is on the pastoral staff at Covenant Fellowship. I am a pediatric oncology nurse at Children's Hospital of Phildelphia. If I can serve you in any way please do not heisitate to call me. Dave, Jamie sent you my cell phone number. You are having alot of information directed towards you and if I can help you digest and process that info or serve you in any way just call me day or night. Please know that Jamie and I as well as our family are praying for you. May you continue to experience God's grace in the midst of this storm.
Cindy
Dave and Jen,
We Wilsons up here in Frederick are praying for you! May God's grace continue to abound towards you in this and every circumstance!
Rebecca (for all of us... Jeanette in particular!)
Dear Brew Crew,
Praying for you all.
Thanks so much for posting the regular updates. It is helpful to know how to pray.
~the Nam Family
Dave and Jen,
Please know that our family is praying for you and your family as you weather this storm. We know you have already experienced much grace in these early days. Know that God has overwhelming grace for you every step ahead, even though the grace may be just for a step at a time. Sarah Faith is God's little princess and He will care for her with a Father's heart. We are praying with everyone that God will intervene and bring healing to her life.
Bill & Judy
Dave, Jen and the Brew Crew ... we are praying that you continue to feel His strength and abounding love for you. “…fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Don, Kim and all the Girls
We are praying for all of you!
The whole Groveman family is lifting you up in prayer. Our Lord is faithful and goes before you. His power can push the mighty waters back!! Ps. 77 Remember that we live around the corner--we are here for you! Praying so much for all of you!!
love, The Groveman Family
Praying for you, little Sarah and the rest of your children. May the peace of God be with you at all times.
The Najarro family
Dave & Jen,
Thank you for keeping everyone updated so we can know how to pray for you. May God's grace sustain you throughout this trial and may you have eyes to see all the wonderful work He does through this. May you see His provision, His mercy, His power, His love. We will be praying for you.
The Emelio family
I was just on a flickr site that directed me to your blog...
I will be praying for your family and sweet Sarah as you are on this journey.
Tawnya
I will be praying for Sarah and your whole family for peace, comfort, and grace may you draw closer to God during this time...your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
He Giveth More Grace (by Annie Johnson Flint)
"He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater;
He sendeth more grace when the labours increase;
To added afflictions he addeth his mercy,
To multiplied trials, his multiplied peace.
When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done;
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources,
Our Father's full giving is only begun.
His love has no limits, his grace has no measure,
His power has no boundary known unto men;
For out of his infinite riches in Jesus,
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again."
Hello. My husband and I are missionaries in Ukraine. I connected to your blog through J. Harris' when I saw his petition for prayer for Sarah. I will be praying. I'll be praying for healing for Sarah, for strength and faith for you, and for grace and mercy on all of you. Thank you for your faithfulness in all of this. I pray the body of Christ will continue to minister to you and that in all you would continue to see the beauty of Christ.
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