Six Month Biopsy Eve

It completely amazes us to report that Michael has reached the six month milestone since his biopsy.  These months have brought many, many blessings.  Michael has stayed healthy in spite of his compromised immune system.  His strength and stamina are constantly improving.  He has been able to stay current with school work.  Our entire family has been healthy—an amazing feat for seven active, social people—during this important time in Michael’s recovery.  So many of you have been such an encouragement to us as well.

We spent today at the hospital, running from test to test.  Once again, the heart, lungs, eyes, and ears needed to be checked for possible effects from the chemo and radiation.  Initial results seemed fine; complete results will take some time.

 We will return to the hospital tomorrow for another biopsy.  The butterflies take flight again.  It will be a long two weeks until we’ll know whether the cancer or the chromosomal defect has returned.  The words from Isaiah are a real comfort:  “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee . . .”