So all of Dad's scans came back clear. Well, except for the cancer we already know about. It hasn't spread any. In fact, the doctor got so much of the tumor when Dad had his biopsy, the cancer spot didn't even show up on the scans because it's embedded in the muscle wall of the bladder. The next step is to go see an oncologist. I don't remember the name of the oncologist that he's going to see. After the oncology visit there is a chance he might go through some chemo prior to the removal surgery. It depends on what the oncologist thinks. The only that did show up on the scans from last week, were that Dad's lymph nodes are enlarged. There is a possibility it isn't the cancer, but there is a possibility that it is. Which is why we are going to see an oncologist. After that visit and possible ordeal, Dad will go back to his urologist, who will then re-evaluate the situation and then it's up to Kansas City to see Dr. Thrasher for the removal surgery. I don't remember the name of the procedure that they are doing, because it's way too long. I do know that I had a mini break down this afternoon while talking to Dad. I've been on a roller coaster for the last couple of weeks. Through all the highs at church, and then through all the lows and the better news with Dad.
On top of all the stress our family is going through, my Mom's mom was taken to the hospital Sunday morning with shingles, and she had been sick and not eating since Friday. With all the stress, this is the last thing Mom needs, is more stress. Grandma is getting better, slowly, but the doctors hope to start her on oral meds tomorrow so she will be able to go home Friday. For those of you who have never met my grandmother (on Mom's side) she is all of 90 pounds (if that) is short and very fragile. She has emphysema, COPD, arthritis, and a number of other health issues. Adding one more sickness, especially one where she isn't eating, is something that scares us all.
Prayer is such a powerful thing. Prayer (and treatments) have healed my Dad before. It is something that we firmly believe in as a family. My prayer is that through all of this stress and through all these struggles, we become closer as a family. Not just the extended family, but in my immediate family. I pray that we grow closer than we ever have been. My grandma is one of the most important people in my life. Without her there are so many things that I wouldn't know, and so many things that I wouldn't have the confidence to do. She has been my inspiration and my biggest fan for 20 years of my life, and I know that she will continue to be for the rest of hers, and will then join my namesake in Heaven and watch over me until I join the both of them. It scares me so much when she gets sick or isn't doing well. She is so important to me and I couldn't imagine this life without her.
I am continuing to pray daily and hope that all of you are too. Please pray for Dad, for Mom with all the stress she is dealing with, for Jordan and I, for Lindsay and Len and the boys, for Grandma and Papa, and for Uncle Jimbo taking care of them. Please also pray for my ministry at my church in Ark City. We are going through some big changes, and I ask for prayers for guidance and patience through all the changes. My personal ministry is changing from just music ministry and starting to expand to some youth ministry as well. So please be in prayer. Thank you
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