SCANS~

Just a quick update for everyone. I will try to update more later on.

Michael had all his scans on Friday May 15th. He had CT scans, MRI’s, and the also did a lumbar puncture for the spinal tap. He was down for a few days with the spinal tap.

We finally did talk with his doctor late Wednesday evening. The spot (or shadowing) where the tumor was is still showing on the MRI. It has not changed any from the previous MRI. They did the spinal tap and tested his fluid. IT IS CLEAR OF DISEASE!! They are saying with the surgery and radiation that the spot may stay. So at this point he is still clear. We are very happy to hear this.

So we will proceed as discussed at the first of the month. He will go in for his “in-patient” chemo on June 4th for 5 day and repeat every 3 weeks. We are not sure how many treatments he will have at this point; it will all depend on how well his body can manage the chemo this time.

Please continue to keep those fighting this dreaded disease and their families in your prayers.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!~

First, I want to say Happy Mothers Day to my mom. Mom, you are always there for all of us (me and my family, and my brothers and their families). But most of all, I can never thank you enough for all you have done for Michael and I these last 9 months. Anything we ask, you have done and then some. You have truly made it easier in dealing with all Michael and I have to go through. Mom, you are the BEST!!

Second, I want to say Happy Mothers Day to my mother-in-law. Even through you are many miles away, we thankful for everything you have done for us too. We can NOT wait until the end of the month. We are so excited to have you come down to stay with us for a few weeks. Michael is making big plans for ya.

Next, I want to say Happy Mothers Day to all you amazing women out there. Each and everyone one of us have a different story to tell about our children. And each child moles us differently to be the mothers we are. Each mother is special, but I have met some truly amazing mothers out there through carepages / caringbridge. Each of your stories not only tell a story, it helps those going through the same thing, but it also shows that each mother has no limits to care for her child. It shows that unconditional bond we have for our kids and nothing (not even cancer) can stand in the way for you to care for them. Even though I don’t know most of you that follow Michael, I am blessed to have the ability to follow your stories. You all give us HOPES to over-power this dread disease.

Just a quick update on Michael, we are waiting for the doctor’s office to set up all those scans. They are going to do multiple MRI’s, CT scans, chest X-ray, spinal tap, and a few more. If the scans come back good, Michael can wait until after our kids’ graduation to start chemo again. If they do find anything, they will put him in soon to begin. Michael wants to wait so he can spend time with his family when they come in to visit and so he knows he is be fine to go to graduation. His family will be here for two weeks and he doesn’t want to be in his fatigue stage while they are here. He is also worried about his counts if we start before they graduate.

I hope each mom out there has the best day of their lives today. Again, Happy Mothers Day to all you moms!!