Praise!

Had a Thoracentesis yesterday...apparently 3rd time is a charm. After 7 weeks since my last one, my fluid accumulation has slowed down. Half the amount was removed! I'm very thankful for this and I'm hoping this means I'll see positive results in my scans next Wednesday. No new growth, to me, will be good news and better news would be that the cancer has shrunk. But whatever the results I will still trust God.

Another blessing is that Jameson's 3rd grade class has chosen to take on our family as their service project the semester. They will be praying for us and recycling materials for money, which they will then donate to us to help pay for the extra (alternative) therapies I'm doing, that insurance does not cover. What a blessing. Not only for us, but for Jameson, that he has such supportive friends & classmates. 

It's only been about 3 months since I was re-diagnosed, and I know people are busy with their own lives, but they continue to remember us, pray for us, encourage us, love on us. We feel so supported and that gives me joy. Thank you.

Please start praying NOW for easy access to my vein the day of the scan. I don't want a repeat of last time! (1 1/2 hours and 3 people to access a vein). 

Took this little one to Disneyland Tuesday, she starts 

preschool next week!

Update

I met with my oncologist yesterday, to check in. She listened to my breathing and thought she heard fluid again. Once again I had no clue. Although, this time, about 6 wks after my last thoracentesis, there seems to be less fluid then last time. So that's "good" news, that the fluid accumulation seems to be slowing down. Since it's not bothering me, I will wait a few more weeks to have another thoracentesis, right before my petscan (which I'll be scheduling very soon for mid to late September).

The 3 older kids started school Monday. Bellen will start preschool 2 days a week in September.
Meran is in Junior High (whaaaaaat???)...she is excited about it ALL-the lockers, changing classes, new friends, a bit more freedom, dance for p.e. and cheerleading! Jameson is 3rd grade...super happy to be back with his friends and thoroughly enjoying his new teacher & his new desk we got him for homework time.
Sutton is in kindergarten. He is happy to be a "big kid" and is doing great being a good listener and learning the ropes of the rock academy. He is very tired by the time he gets home, but nothing an early bedtime can't remedy!
Here's to a great 2014-15 school year! May God get all the glory.