Such a rollercoaster ride...

The world of cancer is such a roller coaster. Cancer itself is so unpredictable.
They first thought my dad's tumor had grown. Then they decided that since his symptoms are not as bad as they should be (i.e. he can still go to work, and do the taxes), that some of the mass must be scar tissue. So they did another test called a PET scan. This was suppose to determine where the blood was flowing (tumor=blood flow; scar tissue=no blood flow).

Well they determined that there was some tumor and some scar tissue with the test. So they decided to do another test call a MRA scan, which is supposed to be better imaging....who knows....but now they are sure the tumor has grown much bigger, but not recently.

It is the same size as it was two weeks ago, which is pretty great for my dad. Now remember the first tumor grew from nothing to the size of a fist in 3 weeks. So for some reason the tumor has slowed down. So now we are just waiting to see what is next.

If they operate again, they will only get 70% of the tumor at the very most, which seems pointless. There is also a huge chance that he will lose some of his memory or most of it. So he may come out not knowing who we are or who he is. The last 6 months of my dad's life should not be spent recovering from another brain surgery and trying to bond with his family again. Hopefully he will be able to rest and spend time with his family in his last, days, months or years.
Anyways I just thought I would update everyone. Thank you for all your prayers. The Lord has the best plan for all of us.

Such a handsome husband...

Ode to my handsome husband....



I wouldn't mess with him...

I'll give you a dollar if you can guess which one he is...

Don't stare too long....hes mine!

My husband is cute...

Some MRI news.....

My dad had another MRI today. It was not a good outcome. The tumor has grown back, and is still growing. It wasn't too much of a surprise to me because I could see some of the signs. But it was still very disappointing. Its easy to get angry at the situation, but why take the low road? God is Good, God is perfect, God knows best. Who am I to say what my dad should go through. He is in God's hands not myown. And for that I am thankful, because He is perfect, He does not make mistakes. We make mistakes, and the Lord keeps loving us and giving us chance after chance.

We are still going to try some different treatment options. He may have to have another Brain Surgery, or we may see what University of Washington has to offer. My dad is strong, he is not affraid. I envy him. My mom is strong, but for once I want to be the strong one for her so she can have the chance to be weak.

God works miracles. God listens to prayer. Please pray. It makes us stronger.