This morning we saw Dr. Tom Waddell, the lung surgeon. He was a really friendly man, with very little new information. He actually didn't even have the latest CT Scans (Dec. 7) in front of him so we needed to tell him that there was no visible tumors in the lungs. Although technology has advanced significantly in the last several years, if there is microscopic cancer residue in the lungs chemo is the only conventional way to hit that. To surgically remove something you would need to see it. Radiation can be used on visible nodules, but to hit the lungs with widespread radiation to make sure all the cancer is gone would kill you. So, the plan is to keep an eye on Ramona's lungs and pray that the cancer never returns.
Ramona has a MRI scheduled this afternoon at 2:45. Dr. Ferguson will review the results later today or tomorrow morning....soooo...by tomorrow morning they should have a surgical plan in place.
After the MRI we are hoping to meet with Sam Thomas....as I'm writing this I forget his exact title but I think it is something like "Canadian Director of Africa Inland Mission".
It's exciting for us to dream.
Later,
Earl
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So encouraged to hear you are meeting with this Mr. Thomas. NEVER STOP DREAMING!!!!
ramona&earl,
dream BIG! God has amazing plans for your lives. Keep your eyes fixed on Him!
We are sooo pumped to hear your news. Ray left for Saskatoon last night and he didn't have time to read your blog before he left, so I printed it off for him and sent it with him. I'm sure reading your news made a boring flight to Saskatoon, EXHILARATING! Wishing you more of God's awesomeness as you continue on. The African people will be so blessed by you someday! Take care!
Hey guys!
Thanks for the update... way to dream. I'm pulling for you guys.
Take care. Lots of love,
Crystelle
I'm praying for you guys....don't give up! Love you lots!
~Lish
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