Tests, tests & more tests!!

I have quite a bit to update you on since my last post. A few weeks ago my cancer levels started rising again so my Dr sent me up to Stanford to get their opinion on treatment, etc.... He thought they might be aware of upcoming drug trials that he didn't know about yet. I met with a doctor up there and her major concern was my decreasing platelet count. She thought that if those levels keep going down then they would not be able to give me chemo and it might put us "in a box" as far as treatment is concerned. She advised that I have almost every scan known to mankind just so we can get a good knowledge of exactly where we stand. When I went to see her, my abdomen was very swollen and they thought it was excess trapped fluid and we might need to drain it. Well, Simon and I were on our way to Maryland/DC to see our good friends. We were there a little over a week and had a wonderful time! We went to Mt. Vernon, Amish country, saw the Natural History Museum, the bureau of printing and engraving and more. We even had the chance to meet my family at Gettysburg one afternoon and spend time with them! It was a geat trip! Once we got home, I met with my doctor and he scheduled me for all my scans. This past Friday I had a bone scan, a ct scan and an X-ray. On Monday I had a doplar ultrasound to see if there is a blockage in my portal vein. I'm now awaiting the results. My stomach keeps getting larger and larger(with much pain and pressure ). I had a lady ask me if I was pregnant the other day(which was a first ever for me). I think she was a little embarrassed when I just said "no". I wanted to cry! :( Last night I had some extreme pain/pressure in my lower back. I think the air/fluid from my abdomen is making my back ache. Please pray that the pressure in my stomach can be relieved and that the scans can determine what the problem is. Love to all of you! Sonya

A wonderful answer to prayer

Many of you know that I went to Oasis of Hope in Mexico for treatment.  One of the times we were there, we met a lovely couple named Ross & Deedy Carrier.  Deedy was being treated for lung cancer (I believe stage 4).  She did the treatments, and also did some treatment here stateside as well.  Since we met them we have been praying for Deedy that the Lord would heal her of her cancer.  This past Thursday I received the following email:

Dear Mighty Prayer Warriors, 

Today I have received my 2nd day of treatment here @ OOH. It has been comforting to be back here under the loving care of the doctors and staff here. It is always good to see the wonderful people who work here and also to meet new patients and hear about their journeys. I am very blessed to have my sister, Sally, here with me and today my brother, Sam, and my sister, Debbie, joined us! So we are having a party in my room! After reviewing my blood work and Pet scan results the doctor here was pleased to tell me I am in remission and CANCER FREE! They are recommending me to continue my home treatment of supplements & medications with a follow up here at OOH only if necessary in 6 mths. He said most patients continue to improve with the home treatment and do not need the trips back here unless there is a fall back. 

I am so very thankful for the blessings God has given me! What an amazing and powerful God we serve! I pray my life may be a offering to him for His Glory! Thank you for your continued prayers. You are all a part of God's miracle in my life. 

We are rejoicing with her and this wonderful news!  We serve a great God who does hear & answer our prayer!!  He is the great physician!!!!  May all the glory & honor belong to HIM!!!