Regressing Tumor

Now this is the confidence that we have in Him; that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He Hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.

1 John 5: 14-15


Marc had his second chemotherapy treatment today and met with his doctor. His doctor was impressed that Marc had been off of pain medication for over a week. His blood cell counts -- both red and white -- were up and stable. His weight went up a pound during his treatment (hooray!). And, from his examination he was encouraged that the tumor is regressing! The cancer cells are responding to treatment and the cancer is noticeably shrinking!

We are by no means out of the woods; however, we are encouraged by our appointment today. We have prayed specifically for these cells to respond to treatment...and they have. In fact, many of the things we have asked you all to pray for have been answered as we have asked (see Marc is Home; A Most Memorable St. Patrick's Day). Elo hit it on the head today -- she compared God's gracious answers to prayer like our daily bread. He isn't giving us everything all at once...he is doling out what we need on a daily basis and it sustains us. Today we are more than full from his provision...our cup overflows again.

We are excited to share this initial news. We are so incredibly grateful for the many prayers on our behalf and the wonderful support you have given us. We really believe that any progress or healing that Marc is experiencing is due to God's great mercy. We are grateful to Him today and give him all the glory and credit for these blessings.

So, for the next two days the routine will be the same. He is at home with his pump, taking the remainder of his chemo. He will be disconnected on Thursday and will have twelve days off to feel "normal." We really enjoy the stretches when we don't have to see the doctor or endure treatments!

In the meantime, I will continue to post about all you amazing friends and family that have completely overwhelmed us with your generosity and love -- there are a lot of neat stories and it will take a long time to spotlight you all! This has been a fun exercise in counting our many blessings. We hope these stories serve to encourage you all.

Please continue to pray that...

• Marc's treatment remains effective and tumors continue to shrink (or disappear!)
• His appetite remains good and he can continue to gain back the weight he lost in the hospital
• His energy would increase. His red blood cell count is looking better than it has in weeks and we are hopeful that his energy will increase soon.
• My grandmother will continue to stabilize -- her pain is a major concern right now, as is her pneumonia

With love and gratitude...