There hasn't been much to report since Brad's surgery last Wednesday. We were told we should find out today what type and stage of lymphoma Brad has and so we've patiently waited for the past seven, long days. Guess what we found out? That we have to wait another seven days for the results.
Dr. Harter's nurse called Brad today and confirmed that he "100% has lymphoma". Really? Are you serious? I thought all of these tests were just for kicks and to see how high one's stress threshold can be pushed. The nurse then told Brad that all of his results have been given to Dr. Fintel (Brad's Oncologist). Brad's first appointment with "Chemo Man", as Brad lovingly refers to Dr. Fintel, isn't until next Wednesday and so we will continue to wait for another long week to find out all the details that will answer so many of our questions. I honestly don't know how Brad can be so patient through all of this - he seems to find the bright side to everything and has now convinced me and his parents that if he had received any additional information today, it would have created more questions that couldn't be answered until next Wednesday. As much as I hate to admit it, he is right.
Brad has been quite ill this week, not related to his cancer, just the general crud that everybody else has and went to our doctor to get an antibiotic earlier this week. I guess if there was ever a time that he was going to be sleeping on the couch, while he continues to recover from his surgery and has this coughing, hacking, junk, now seems as good a time as ever. I hope he's better soon and back to a normal sleeping routine (and location!).
We went out to lunch this past Sunday with Brad's parents. Brad's fortune from his fortune cookie was definitely one for us to keep. It read: "Do not give up, the beginning is always the hardest."
It's strange to put faith in little pieces of paper, random quotes on a calendar or songs that come on at the right time on the radio, but we definitely believe there is a higher power watching out for Brad and our family right now. Please pray that I can muster the patience to help Brad through it all and continue to guide Avery as his questions begin to surface.
We may not have much to write about during the next week, but will certainly update you all should something pop up. Happy New Year!
Love,
Sandy
3 comments:
Sending heaps of love your way! You are right to have faith. We all have it and we will continue to pray and love each other until we are through this storm.
XOXO
wow...all I can say is this is one very strong family. He is lucky to have such a loving wife. I only knew brad in high school but still care so much for his recovery! Your in my prayers
Marsha Manseau Reynolds
Thanks Jilli for all of your comments and to you Marsha. We are so lucky to have such a strong family and I feel so fortunate to be able to be a source of support for Brad during all fo this. Thank you for the prayers you're sending our way!
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