Merry Christmas to each one of you! Paul and Paula had a doctor's visit Monday with Dr. Saba, Paula's oncologist from Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Dr. Saba reviewed her PET and CAT scans and talked to them about the results and the blood work that was done that same morning. The blood work continued to show Paula's counts going up in minute increments. Dr. Saba told them that he would like to wait two months and retest Paula with a CAT and PET scan and see what was going on. He said with the way her blood work looked, he felt confident she would be fine to wait that long. Due to the past treatments, Paula's body is just not up for any evasive chemo or radiation, and any treatments from this point on will need to be less destructive on her body. Paula was able to have her catheter removed from her jugular this week, as her kidneys are functioning on their own and in a positive manner. All the dialysis machines and supplies have removed from Paul and Paula's house, what a true blessing from above. Dr. Saba recommended that Paula continue with trying to get her hip surgery, so that is the next step for her. This is by far the major cause for her pain, and the hip surgery will be a welcome procedure for Paula as everyday brings more and more pain and continued trouble walking.
Please remember to pray for Paula's situation, and specifically for the possibility of having her hip repaired in the near future. We also leave nothing impossible for God to fix, and we are praying for God's intervention in her cancer and look forward to the wonderful work He will do on her body before the next round of tests.
This message offers many wishes for a memorable and heart changing holiday season for each and every one of you , along with your families. Know that you are loved and appreciated beyond words!
Merry Christmas and Happy 2010!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
December 13, 2009
We think about the fact that Jesus got beat beyond recognition... for the glory of God! We all have downfalls, losses, trials, disappointments and hurts; and as long as God can get some glory out of it, we can deal with it. Just when things look as if they are the worst thing in the world, we need to remember that God can get some glory out of it at some point. It isn't about us anyway, it's about him.
With all that to consider, we have had a big disappointment. Paul and Paula went to Moffit this week to get the results of her tests. The results were not what we were hoping for. The tests show that the recent treatment Paula has gotten has not been successful. The cancerous cells have not shown any signs of shrinking, and a couple of them had actually enlarged. This is devastating news and it brings us back to the drawing board for getting this cancer back into remission. Paul and Paula will be visiting the oncologist on Monday, December 21 to discuss what, if any, further treatments are available.
The other doctor's visit this week was to the kidney specialist and it brought opposite news. The kidney specialist said that Paula's kidney function is still in the normal range and has even gotten a little better since the previous visit. She ordered the dialysis machines and supplies be removed from the house and Paula will not have to go back on the dialysis. The doctor is in awe of Paula's reversal of needing dialysis, and says she never would have thought this would happen. We definitely give this glory to God!
Paula's hip continues to be the central cause of Paula's pain. The hip is excruciating and limits Paula in so many ways. She is so grateful for the motorized cart that she was lent, without it she would not be able to get around much at all. What a blessing it has been! The hip surgery is still on hold at this point, but we are still hoping that the new year will bring a chance for Paula to get this surgery and get on her way to walking normally again.
Please continue to pray for Paula's hip pain and for the doctor's visit on Dec. 21. We are not limiting God on what he can do in this situation, and we are without a doubt giving him all the glory in everything that happens! Thank you seems like such an understatement for all the support each of you have given through your prayers, cards, calls and etc. But it comes to you with sheer appreciation for all that you have done!
Merry Christmas to each of you and your families!
With all that to consider, we have had a big disappointment. Paul and Paula went to Moffit this week to get the results of her tests. The results were not what we were hoping for. The tests show that the recent treatment Paula has gotten has not been successful. The cancerous cells have not shown any signs of shrinking, and a couple of them had actually enlarged. This is devastating news and it brings us back to the drawing board for getting this cancer back into remission. Paul and Paula will be visiting the oncologist on Monday, December 21 to discuss what, if any, further treatments are available.
The other doctor's visit this week was to the kidney specialist and it brought opposite news. The kidney specialist said that Paula's kidney function is still in the normal range and has even gotten a little better since the previous visit. She ordered the dialysis machines and supplies be removed from the house and Paula will not have to go back on the dialysis. The doctor is in awe of Paula's reversal of needing dialysis, and says she never would have thought this would happen. We definitely give this glory to God!
Paula's hip continues to be the central cause of Paula's pain. The hip is excruciating and limits Paula in so many ways. She is so grateful for the motorized cart that she was lent, without it she would not be able to get around much at all. What a blessing it has been! The hip surgery is still on hold at this point, but we are still hoping that the new year will bring a chance for Paula to get this surgery and get on her way to walking normally again.
Please continue to pray for Paula's hip pain and for the doctor's visit on Dec. 21. We are not limiting God on what he can do in this situation, and we are without a doubt giving him all the glory in everything that happens! Thank you seems like such an understatement for all the support each of you have given through your prayers, cards, calls and etc. But it comes to you with sheer appreciation for all that you have done!
Merry Christmas to each of you and your families!
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