Finally….. call just came in! Writing this as quickly as I can as I know so many have been praying and want to know the results of yesterday’s scan. Good news… the mass is about half the size that it was originally. The liver spots are reduced and the bones in the pelvic area and spine, showed marked improvement. (This was not a full body – only pelvis, chest, abdomen. We will do a full body a little later – this scan was to prepare for surgery.) I have to be honest, we were hoping for more, but I must be patient and thankful as God ‘s healing hands ARE AT WORK! I have to remember that Jake’s situation may not only be about him, so many are being engaged by his circumstance. Cancer awareness, patience, prayerfulness, solidarity, LOVE is being formed within the minds and hearts of so many. I think of Pastor Andrew’s 1 Cor 13 message from Sunday and I believe God is using Jake to spread His message of love. I think Dr. Foster could hear my disappointment and emphasized that “what we take from this IS good news… he IS responding to treatment. Some kids show very little
improvement or none, he is not one of them. His cancer is reducing. The way in which his cancer was presenting and the way he looks physcially is so much different and better right now than just a few months ago. This is what, we as doctors, want to see”. The bad news… he has a stress fracture on his L5 vertebrae. When we were meeting last week, I brought up the fact that his walk and gait have a distinct waddle and she observed him for a bit and gave several possible reasons… now we know that this may be part of it. However, she feels that his waddling is mostly due one of the chemotherapy drugs. As a side effect it will affect the movement in the joints and bones, especially his ankles, knees and hips…. as the chemo is eating the cancer from all of these areas, the bones hollow and become brittle. They should repair over time as the body regenerates new bone, but this will take time and it isn’t an easy task for the body during chemo treatments. It is on overload working to repair so many things right now. He doesn’t say he’s in pain, he just walks like a little old man. SO our goal is to keep a four-year old mobilized as best as possible. No trampolines, sofa hopping or anything high impact. HA!!! We see our surgeon and Onc team on Thursday to prep for next Wednesday’s surgery. Thank you, thank you, thank you and God bless you for your prayers. I know Jake’s name was heard in the heavens the past few days loud and clear. While Monday had a few bumps we had to jump, we made it through and it wasn’t as traumatic for Jake as the past couple of visits. We are so blessed to have so many loving and kneeling on Jake’s behalf! We are Keepin’ the Faith… our warrior is battling and God is on our side!
“What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” Romans 8:31 NLT And as I sit here and write, my radio plays, God is speaking, it’s my own special “God wink” that He loves me, saying there is Hope… just wait…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb7TSGptd3Y
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Lorelei
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We are continuing to pray. Love you and thanking God for this news. (((Hugs)))
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Mardon Hickford
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Thank you Lorelei!
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Missy
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This is GOOD news. I am so glad. Love you!!!
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Mardon Hickford
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Love you, love you!!! Praying for you all and baby Bethie… to Etheopia and back… can’t wait to see her in your arms!
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Laura Bircher hern
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Praise God dear Mardon! I know how heartbreaking it is to watch your little one battling so..but our gracious Lord has Jake and you and your family in his safe and loving arms. I lift you and jake in pray many times each day and will continue forever. My love to you dear friend.
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Mardon Hickford
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Thank you, Laura!! Much love and hugs to you too!
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Tara Olejnuk
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Wow..Amazing news. Thank you for sharing. My daughter is wanting to sell those Praying for Jake bracelets at her school to help him.How do I get some of them? God is Great.
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Mardon Hickford
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Tara, Thank you… that is so sweet of her! I have a friend who was in charge of them, so let me see about how to get my hands on them. How many????
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Erin
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Wow, Mardon! This song really came on?? Perfect song and Perfect Timing!! I LOVE it when God sends signs!! So awesome! Continuing to pray as God takes us on this journey. Praying for sweet angel Jake.
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Mardon Hickford
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It indeed did, Erin! Shouldn’t surprise me, but often does. God’s little hand on my shoulder. I have my music on ALL DAY LONG! I think He speaks to me loudest through music… right when I need to hear something… there it is in song every time!
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Gaby
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OMG!!! I’m soooooooo happy to learn the good news Mardon!!! I have being thinking about Jake and praying a lot! God really listens. Keep the good news coming ;0)
Now, surgery is next. I’ll keep praying for little Jake♥♥♥
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Mardon Hickford
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XOXO Gabby!!!!
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