Daddy's Home

Yeah, We are so happy to have Tom home from all the monitoring, poking and prodding of the last 36 hours.  Tom's heart is as "Gold" as ever!!! The highlight of his stay-over was having a surprise visit from the sweet Harasicks.  You two are true Saints of The Light. Our next  appointment is 4pm, 3/2, Monday with the Oncologists.  We are progressing on this cancer trail with our hope in Christ and our beloved family and friends that have been holding our hands in prayer.  Thank you for the calls and visits and especially for the love you have given Robert & Jenna.  We love you. 

Just a quick note from me (the blessed) to all of you Saints in Christ --I love you all so much and am overwhelmed by the outpouring of your love for our family.  You have truly magnified Christ in your prayerful response to our trial.  I am eternally grateful!  1-Peter 1:3-7

Tom

  

Yeah... the ER.

Hey... it's Robert here! A quick update since my mom isn't able to blog. Dad is in the ER for chest pains and trouble breathing. The doctors don't believe it's a heart attack, though he will be staying overnight so they can monitor his vitals. The Lord listens to the prayers of His children and I ask right now that I am His, and He hears my prayers. Please pray... My mom will have more information when she gets back. I love you all... thank you!

Another good day!

This has been one of my daily prayers for my Tom: Adapted from Eph. 3:14-19

I bow my head and my knees before YOU LORD. Please grant Tom strength and might through Your Spirit in his inner man, may Christ dwell in Tom's heart through faith that Tom would be rooted and grounded in love... May Tom be able to comprehend with all the Saints the width & length & depth & height---and know the love of YOU Christ, which passes our knowledge... Please fill Tom with all the fullness of YOU God--- according to YOUR riches in YOUR Glory.  YOU are the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ from whom the whole family in heaven & earth is named.

Women pray for your husbands!

On a lighter note: Tom and the kids went up to Gorman yesterday for a few hours before school and rode their dirt bikes.  (Of course we log it as P.E.) They said it was their best ride ever.  Beautiful weather, terrific dirt, and everyone came back with both their brake and clutch levers intact.

Post PET scan

It was a good day and we are glad it is over.  PET scan completed without any complications. Tom and I had the sweet pleasure of holding hands thru the whole thing. Thank you Mr. Radiology man.

We should know the results Monday. And as soon as I know, you will know.  We are overwhelmed with your love and attention.  Thank you Nana & Papa for dropping off those fantastic, delicious pastry treats. We opened the box and just stared in awe of their beauty, then, indulged. Pastry ministry, who would have thought. We love you!!!!

Psalm 121

I woke up this morning with Psalm 121 on my heart.  Thank you Lord!

     I will lift up my eyes to the mountains, from where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip, He who keeps you will not slumber...He will keep your soul. The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever.  

    The author and circumstances are unknown. Referring to my JM study bible: This song strikes a strong assurance in 4 stages to help and protect Israel and individual believers from harm. He is our Helper, Keeper, Protector & Preserver. 

Can't ask for more than that!

P.E.T. Scan

Tomorrow Tom will be injected with Radio-active dye and put under a full body scan (2 long hours) to find out if there is any secondary cancer.  We are hoping for the obvious.  Keep lifting those prayers UP!

Scratchy, raspy voice

 Hello family and friends,

I created this blog to share some information regarding my wonderful husband's health updates.  As many of you know he has been suffering from sore throats and a raspy voice for well over a year. Various diagnosis were offered and treatments were followed, still his voice continued to get more and more hoarse and then a persistent cough developed. 

     After the biopsy that was taken on 2/10/09, we finally got a diagnosis that makes sense... Stage 1, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Vocal Cords. (Larynx for you medical types.) The Lord allowed the doctor to catch it early and the prognosis looks good.

   There are important decisions we need to make regarding treatment.  All prayers are welcome and coveted. 

    Tom knows his Savior and ultimately has a depth of peace that shines bright. He is an example to me and our children.  (Thanks Tom for living out your love for Christ.)