On the left you will notice the picture that we tried to publish earlier...I have since tried not to talk about our hair race...Ramona's hair has grown significantly since this picture and mine....well...at this pace I'll probably be going bald before i need another hair cut...and the picture above...I'm pretty sure that is the Princess Margaret Hospital Lodge where we will be staying the night of January 31...but we'll see, that may have just been a random picture on the hospital site...maybe if someone is familiar with Toronto they could let us know...anyway...i'm almost attempting to laugh at myself as i think of letting everyone know what Ramona's treatment schedule will be...this entire week we have been waiting to hear from Dr. Ferguson's office to see when surgery will be...assuming that next week we will be heading to Toronto for surgery...anyway...day after day the secretary was telling us to call back because she was sure Dr. Ferguson had the appointment scheduled he just hadn't told her about it...as it turns out...in our phone calls today we realize that radiation will be happening before surgery and the scheduling is in the hands of Dr. Catton...who somehow miscommunicated somewhere and today after I called Elaina, his very nice secretary, did we get told about this. It's an emotional change since we left Toronto with the assumption of surgery happening first...I guess this was an optomistic approach...the MRI results confirmed that these tumors, especially the auxilla tumor, will be difficult to remove.
This will be interesting to look back later once we see what actually happens, but this is the schedule as we see it now.
Jan. 31- Fly to Toronto.
Feb. 1- 1:30-3:00 Do CT Scan with Dr. Catton
Feb. 1- 7:45 Fly to Winnipeg
3-7 Working days- Plan radiation and build radiation device for Ramona
Then...-do radiation for 5 ish weeks, depending on Ramona's response to radiation
Then...-do MRI to plan surgery
Next...- surgery probably 4-6 weeks after radiation
Don't hold your breath about any of these predictions....I talked to Dr. Catton today and told him that Ramona and I felt like we didn't know what was all going on...to which he responded with a chuckle saying he didn't know what was going on either...this is a lesson in flexibility...
If you're looking for specific ways to pray for us...we realize once again that there is no guarantee that everything will "go smoothly"...it provides such an emotional lift to have a hopeful doctor...but it's also crushing when doctors say that the tumors will be hard to remove...we need little reminders that our hope comes from God, not doctors
11 comments:
Hmm. Well, I'm glad you finally heard something. That is a bit disappointing. If it helps anything, I have 2 part time job possibilities for you already :)
See you next week,
Joanna
thanks for updating... it's so good to know where things are at, or at least where they might maybe be at until things change again...
praying,
dayna
My heart feels heavy for you these days. That means I will be talking to our Father about this a lot. He knows all about it and He loves us more than we can fathom. Love you lots!
definitely still praying guys.
Earl and Ramona,
I'm chewing on the last line you wrote, Earl. . "We need reminders that our hope is in God and not in the doctors. .
Y'know that's exactly what was on my mind when I heard about your report yesterday. . I prayed that God would give you hope. . and then I stopped and thought. "But their hope has been challenged today. . so what kind of hope do I wish them??
I pray that you will experience the HOPE in God. .and all that entails.
So we continue to pray for healing and restoration. .
Love you,
Auntie Gloria.
Some trust in chariots. Some trust in horses. BUT we trust in the LORD our God. They are brought to their knees and fall down. BUT we get up and stand firm.
Psalm 20:7&8
Keep on trusting God! He's awesome!
I can well imagine that this news has been difficult and frustrating, but at least there is still some progress. However, I do believe the doctors are taking seriously your well being. Whether surgery would be safe to do at this particular time and are being cautious of the type of cancer and complications this could have. Your hope is in the Lord and His ways and thoughts are not always our's, He has a perfect plan. "Because you know that the testing of your faith develops perserverance. Perserverance must finish it's work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask of God who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." James 1:3-6
May God continue to give you and the doctors wisdom and guidance.
Love and Prayers,
Aunt Jeannette
well if that ends up being your schedule i hope that time just flies by and everything goes smoothly and pray that you continue to find your hope in the lord even when doctors aren't as hopeful
Psalm 62:5
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.
chad
"For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God, the God who girds me with strength." Psalm 18:31
Sorry I couldn't talk to you more last night. You are in my prayers,
Christy
hey guys. ya, waiting is hard. really hard. but things are looking hopeful, it sounds like the doctors have a plan! But even better, God has a plan!!
We're praying. Tiphanie
Ramona & Earl,
I understand how this development would be disheartening.... Take heart, for He said He'll supply all your needs according to His riches. If hope is your present need, He's got plenty of that, so you will receive hope.
You have been an excellent example of leaning on God and on each other. There are many people, including myself, who believe in you. You can do it! Every time you trust God instead of looking at the negative possibilities, you are victorious.
Thanks for sharing of yourselves with us and for showing us what it means to trust God.
"May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face shine upon you and give you peace."
Blessings,
Jealene
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