As you all know over a week ago, we heard from the local pathology lab. We got great news that the initial results are that the tumor is benign. If this is true, we can only credit this to a divine miracle. The doctor still is not convinced so he wanted to send the biopsy off for a second opinion. He flat said "the scan is indicative of cancer, and what I saw during the biopsy, looks like cancer." But then we get this benign pathology. So the doctor is confused... and frankly so are we. We have celebrated the fact that there is still a chance it is benign. We didn't think that was really an option. So if it does come back that way, Awesome! We just don't want to get our hopes up before we know for sure.
We were told last Monday that it would be a few days before we would hear from the Cleveland Clinic. So we were hoping to hear by Friday at the latest, but that wasn't the case... Today the doctor called us to tell us he called the Cleveland Clinic to check and they are still working on it. So No second opinion yet.
How is Jonathan Doing?
Well last Friday was his first day that he made it through an entire day of work without having to put his leg up with ice. He is still mildly swollen and limping around. But now he thinks the pain is more the tumor, than the biopsy surgery. He is trying to get back to as much normalcy as he can. So really overall, considering he has a tumor in his leg he is really doing pretty good.
We spent the weekend at Priest Lake and had an amazing weekend. The boys had an absolute blast, and Jonathan was really suffering because he couldn't jump in. (I guess swimming with stitches is frowned upon) Both boys did great in the boat, and now Jonathan wants his boat back! Figures... We had fun at the camp fire, and playing with friends.
So the update is: we continue to wait. Which is honestly very hard! I find myself even texting Jonathan to ask if he has heard anything... as if he would not call me right away. Trying to continue life as normal with this huge thing always on your mind pretty much stinks. And we are doers, planners, problem solvers, and this No plan, No Idea of what the next weeks, months, or even possibly the year holds is starting to wear on both of us. But Hopefully we will have a plan by the end of this week!
I got this verse from a friend this last week and found it fitting and helpful.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 (Thanks T)
So we are going to continue to count our blessings and try to not worry... TRY (key word)!
I promise I will let you all know when we know!
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