My doctor called with news from my scans Wednesday and said that it is “the best news”. None of the doctors expected such great news, but there has been no spread in the cancer! And on top of that, any remnants of the tumors in my body have disappeared! My back is completely stabilized, after only three infusions of the bone-strengthening medicine. In August, when I asked my spine surgeon about my back, he was worried that I would need major back surgery, or that my spine could collapse at any moment. He estimated that I would need the infusions for years, but after only three months, I am back to normal! They were also worried about some enlarged lymph nodes back in August, but they are completely back to normal size. My oncologist literally said that the news was so great that I should go buy a new car to celebrate (which, of course, I am not going to do, but that is to give a picture of how great this is).
Praise the Lord! He has brought “the best news” this Thanksgiving break! It is encouraging to know that the months of sickness because of the chemo have been worth it. And to get the reminder that the Lord is working in the darkest of circumstances. I think that this is the first time in the past nine months that I have received good news from the doctors… Praise the Lord!
It has taken me a while to process it, to be honest. The past two days of waiting have been hard, and the more I waited, the more I thought it could be bad. Wednesday entailed six hours in the radiology wing of the hospital, with four scans, six shots and one doctor's appointment. It was rough, but all completely worth it to be able to sigh with relief at this amazing news.
Thanks for the unceasing prayers! The Lord is listening! Your continued prayers would be such a blessing. Because even though I am not completely healed, this is proof that He can make this all go away. Doctors have said that there is no cure, but they don't account for Him. The Lord has shown that he can work miracles. And I believe that He will!
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: who forgives your iniquities and heals all your diseases…” –Psalm 103:2
I am SO happy for you! How wonderful and timely! So thankful :)
ReplyDeleteAn answer to the prayers of many, Perrin! What a great gift for your Thanksgiving weekend! We love you so much! And pray for you all the time! Love you, Aunt Suz
ReplyDeleteSinging Praises for you Perrin!
ReplyDeletethats the best freaking news i've heard in forever! so glad to hear a great report from you Perrin, will continue to pray for the Lord to continue to heal you.
ReplyDeletePraise God! This is such awesome news :)
ReplyDelete"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
-Revelation 21:4
Love,
Lizzie (Em and Vegg's JMU friend)
PEE I AM SO HAPPY!! Jesus is clearly at work. And He is seeking you and restoring your body. I love you so much and I am so blessed by you! Cannot wait to hang out tomorrow and celebrate God's work in your life!
ReplyDeletePraise God! I'm so thrilled to hear this news!!
ReplyDeletePerrin... I know i've been so sorely out of touch, but I have been reading your blog, and I have been praying for you! I am SO thankful and happy that you got such great news. It reminds me that in reality, we all are chronically ill, and Jesus' good news is that we are healed. Thank you for reminding me of the joy we can have in Jesus. I miss you dearly. And you should go buy a car!
ReplyDeleteWhat GREAT news Perrin!
ReplyDeleteWOW,Perrin! We are absolutely thrilled for you! We praise God as we are reminded of His promise, "For I'm about to do something new. See, I have already begun. Do you not see it? I will make a road through the wilderness and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:19
ReplyDeleteHope you and your family are enjoying a most special and fun Thanksgiving weekend together!
AAAAHHHHHH THIS IS SO GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Perrin, your news is joyous news--for all of us who love you! It reminds me of God's detailed review before Job of His might and His creativity. In Job 41:11, God caps his colorful sermon by telling us that "Everything under heaven belongs to [Him]." As He sets every star in its place, so does He set every cell in your body. We praise Him for such love!!
ReplyDeleteI have a confession.. I've been checking your blog religiously the past few days to find out how the scans went. To read it today with such good news has just left me in wonder about how great our God is all day. His love and care for you and all of us is so evident. PTL!
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful for you!
Laura R
We heard the news from your Dad and I literally got tears in my eyes, looked up to heaven and just said "Thank you, God!!!!" This is what we have been praying for you EVERY DAY SEVERAL TIMES A DAY since the nightmare began! And I know that we are just one of MANY who have been praying faithfully for you and your family!!! God is faithful - and amazing!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy & Randall White
Oh happy day indeed! Good news brings joy to the heart!
ReplyDeleteSo much to be thankful for now. Bask in the gloriousness of it Perrin, it is a gift!
Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift.
Amen!