February 2017 — Page 4

Waiting

Joey and Shannon saw the doctor today for the results on the MRI he had done on Saturday. The news was not what we wanted to hear, but not necessarily bad. One of the scans showed a shadow that was new. It was not on the two other scans they did. But, apparently, the new shadow could be new tumor growth or it could be toxins from the chemo. The tumor board will meet on Friday and discuss – then call Shannon to tell her what they decided. It could be that he has to start a new chemo as the doctor said that the tumor could be resistant to the chemo he is using. Lots of questions, but no answers right now. They will be doing another MRI in one month to recheck the shadow. Until then we just wait, and it will be a long month. Your continued prayers would be greatly appreciated.

I had to really grasp to find a picture for tonight. Just haven’t taken many since my computer has been in the shop.

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Today

Today I kept Luke while his dad played the piano for a church and went for a dental appointment. This was actually the first time I have kept him since he was born. He is a very good natured baby. The kids loved him being here and could hardly stay away, but I kept them out of his face and that wasn’t easy. I knew his dad would feel better if 6 or 7 kids were not in his face all day.

Tomorrow Joey and Shannon go in to see the doctor to get the results from the MRI he had done on Saturday — prayers would be appreciated. He started chemo Monday and so far is feeling pretty good. They actually went out to the park today as it was such a pretty day. Hopefully, he will continue to feel pretty good this week, but he never knows when it will really hit him.

I still don’t have my computer, but realized I could just take a few pictures and try to get them on my iPad. That was difficult as my iPad is old and didn’t want to load the pictures, but after about 4 attempts they loaded. So, I have a few pictures from today.

We have tons of doctor appointments coming up and several surgeries. I am hoping to have most of this done by summer. Tess can’t talk about anything but going to the beach so I guess we will have to try to get there. It is a daily conversation. I have talked to a therapist to help with the girls and their adjustment here in the US. I know what problems a lack of attachment can cause and I am trying to avoid this. They seem to be doing very well, but a few tips from an attachment therapist can’t hurt.

Hopefully, I will have my computer back this week and can get back to taking pictures and blogging more.