News from home...

Tonight I got a call from my mom, and heard the news we had been fearing. Further tests revealed that indeed her cancer has returned, and a 'signficant growth' can be seen. Tomorrow she will schedule an appointment with her oncologist and discuss what options are available. How fortunate we were that she had 6 months cancer free.

Now some difficult decisions need to be made. Stage 4 brain cancer grows quickly and tends to return after treatment due to it's aggressiveness. My mom will need to decide if she should pursue further treatment, or not. Of course both options leave many questions about remaining at home, quality of life, caregiving needs, etc...I will fly out within the next few days and stay through the weekend so we can look at all the options together regarding the future.

Please keep my mom in your prayers that she might enter this next phase of her journey with a minimum of pain and confusion. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers that we might make wise decisions regarding her care, and have strength and grace during the surely difficult months to come. I know your support will ease our burden tremendously. Thank you! Special thanks to Tom, who will take over as Mr. Mom until I return...what would we do without you?!? I love you!