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It is with a sad heart that I write to you tonight. Gary and I are numb and we have made a pact to not sit around thinking about the unfortunate news we got today. We have an appointment tomorrow night at Hoag and will wait to figure everything out until we have made it through that appointment.
Gary has cancer. He has metatastic bone disease as far as we know. We have not had his CT's read yet and we will find out if the cancer is anywhere else besides his pelvic region. The cancer has made its way into his bloodstream and it is bladder cancer. This automatically gives him a Stage 4 diagnosis.
The last few days have been draining and I think I have been at UCI 3X and I have to go up there again tomorrow to get his CT reports (written) as well as the cytology slides for the oncologist.
He had an appointment with Dr. Mazi tonight and he thought Gary should be hospitalized because his blood pressure is so low 75/50 and he is concerned about his adrenal gland. He will have some tests run tomorrow at Saddleback to see if his adrenal gland is compromised.
God is all around us. His goodness is evident everywhere - even in this incredibly trying time as we all fight this nasty, awful, disgusting, wretched and hateful cancer.
Please pray that this is a battle we can fight.
Please pray that this is a battle we might be able to win even if it is against the odds.
Pray for Gary's pain and discomfort to diminish.
Please pray that we can get treatment started for him right away.
We need prayer and peace and love and support and positive
thoughts and everything good!
We are both very tired and ready to hit the hay. I have to set my alarm to periodically wake Gary to make sure he is coherent. I am pretty concerned about his low blood pressure.
Gary looks really good. When he fought the first battle he really looked sick from all the cancer. This time he does not look sick at all. His coloring is great and he just looks normal and healthy. Amazing how that works!
We love you all and we need everyone to be strong for our family!
We will let you know tomorrow night what we are looking at! Be prepared for a long blog!
In HIS grip,
L&G
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5 comments:
We love you all. This is devastating news...but it's not without hope either. We will continue to pray for Gary's complete and speedy recovery. In the meantime, please let us know what we can do to help! You WILL need it, and we all want to do what we can to lighten your load.
All our love,
Jenn, Rob, Cole and Tressa
Oh Lisa you both are so strong. We pray for your whole family several times a day. Please let me know if I can run any errands for you, pick up test results,
anything that you need, call me
714-724-3181
Kelli, Ed & Elijah
Our hearts are heavy tonight, but we continue to have hope and will continue praying for Gary's complete healing and strength for your family during this time. We are here for you and want to help in any way that you need. WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
Hugs and prayers to you all!
Michele, Steve, Hailey & Jake
Your family has strength I have never before experienced. We all pray for you each and every day. We will continue to pray that Gary's pain is eased and that effective treatments can be identified and started quickly. We will also pray that you are cared for and that your will is strong. You will need help, please don't put it off. Let us know how we can help. Hold on to God's hand with continued gentle strength and unwavering resolve.
Laurie, Andy, Alexa, Jake,
Kacie and Madison.
Resist not evil. The battle is not yours it is God's. There is one who has all power that one is God, may you find Him while he might be found. He already knows your need and He will give you the Kingdom if you let him. Please put down your sword. He never created anything to hurt his own creation. It is in begging and pleading that God cannot be found. He is not in the whirlwind. He is closer to you than breathing, nearer than hands and feet. Just BE STILL and know that where you are GOD IS.
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