I need to start this blog by saying a great big "THANK YOU" You know who you are even though we don't! In December some of our family & friends got together to help Tom. They heard of his troubles at night and we were looking into an adjustable bed. The word was sent out that they wanted to buy us a new bed along with all the necessities. What a wonderful surprise. Tom has been sleeping better and has not had the respiratory issues to the degree prior to having this bed. I don't hear him getting up as much. We haven't had a King sized bed for over 18 years. It is such a generous gift that it still puts a lump in my throat when I think about what was done for us. If you had anything to do with this.....Thank you!!!!
Tom has been having lower back issues since around Christmas. He did not share this new ache with me until I noticed that he was increasing his Vicodin dosage. He finally admitted the pain and said that it was time to call his PCP. Last Monday he went in for a visit and it was decided that he should have an MRI due to his condition. Friday he and Katie headed out early in the morning for his MRI. Today he got the result of the scan. His primary doctor called said that there is no bulging disc or spinal cord injury. What is showing is that the cancer has metastasized to the lower spine and pelvic bone. Tom will be calling U of M Oncology tomorrow to get the plan for treatment.
Tom of course is taking it in stride. I am just trying to take it in and analyze: What this means, What is the next step? What are the risks? What is the treatment plan? What can I do to help? WHY do I feel so helpless???
I have said before, it is so hard to walk beside the one I love and not be able to help. At this point I am so glad the kids are done with their sports schedule so that we can take a time to refocus on life. I think we both knew that this was not a pulled muscle or something simple as we had both hoped, but the cancer reality is sometimes hard to swallow. Thank you to all my prayer warriors that continue to pray for our entire family. I know that I could not function without the strength that you give to us & the "Christ Love" that flows through you all. Thank you!
1 John 4:12 "For though we have never yet seen God, when we love each other God lives in us and his love within us grows ever stronger"
6 comments:
I'm so sorry to hear your latest news. It seems you are very blessed with some great people in your life. May they continue to be there in your times of need.
so glad to hear you got a more comfortable bed. you are doing enough for hubby. sticking by his side, being a mom, a friend, and may i add, a true Godly woman, and its inspiration for me. keep on being his cheerleader, wife, friend, validator... you are awesome.
God bless you Tom.. we love you
the keena family
I'm so sorry you and your family are going thru this. Wish of was me instead of Tom. There are so many people praying for you and Tom as well as the entire family.
Tom-you know there are lots of prayer warriors out there, lifting you up and asking for you healing. You are such an inspiration to so many! And Valerie-you are doing everything you can! And doing it so well! We are holding you and the kids in our prayers.
Praying for Tom, that his pain can be controlled and a treatment plan will be found. For you Val, you are doing everything you can. You are an inspiration to others. What a great wife, mother, friend and now at times a nurse. Hugs to the family!
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