I couldn't resist this picture it is Ron, Logan and Chase getting ready for the deer hunt. They are all showing their muscles!!! Things have not changed much they still all like to show off their muscles and Ron is not going to stop fighting anytime soon!! So as for the update get ready here it comes...
We met with the radiation doctor this morning to talk about Ron's right side that has been growing. It did not respond to the chemo and so radiation is necessary to try to stop the growth. We know that it worked on his left side, and although the growth is more than the other side there is no reason to think that it wont work on the right side. So the plan is this...
They did the "mapping" on him this afternoon in preparation for radiation. He will go in the huntsman on Monday morning and will begin radiation again. He will have it done for 5 days in a row just like last time, however it will be a bit deeper than last time as the tumor is bigger than the last one. But again we are optimistic that this should stop the growth just like the other one. And this should stop the pain that he is experiencing right now.
They are still working on getting all the insurance taken care of to begin the new chemo treatment. I will update more when I know more about that. As for now we are going to have a wonderful weekend enjoying our granddaughter who is coming for some grandma/pop time which is always fun!!! Emma started first grade this year, got glasses and is doing great! We try to have one on one with our girls as often as we can. We Love spending time with our girls!
As I was thinking about all that has happened in the almost 1year from the time that Ron was first diagnosed with RCC, it is really amazing to me all the many blessings that have been given to us. The very week that it was discovered we of course began praying for a miracle. We have not stopped praying for a miracle, however we have learned that we have already been given many miracles! We want a cure, we want Ron to be able to do all that he wants to do, but we have learned that what we need is to understand what it is that The Lord wants us to do. When we can find that answer then everything else really falls into place. Then I realized that through all this we have received so many more blessings than we ever even asked for. And I have found that although life would be much easier if we didn't have to deal with cancer, life would also not have all the that we have been given in this last year. Much patience, love from more people than we could ever thank, understanding of the will of our Father in Heaven. Ron is here and that in and of itself is a miracle. If we had not found that lump under his arm he would not have even been treated and would most likely not be with us today!! I truly know that all we have experienced this past year has truly been a miracle, and is being directed by The Lord.
So that is my thoughts for the day. I know we still have much to go through and much to learn and I think I can handle whatever may be around the corner because I know that The Lord is on our side. Ron is doing well, he does still have some side effects from the chemo to deal with but he is tuff!!! And he still is my Rock! I love him so much and am so thankful for the wonderful life that we are able to share together!
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT
No comments:
Post a Comment