Spoke with Mom about two hours ago, and they finally got Dad in for a CT scan late this morning. They got the results back and it showed significant swelling on Dad's brain, which explains the odd behaviour and major lack of energy he's had the last week or so. It also explains the dizzy spells he was having last night, and so they have now increased his steroid pills from 2 up to 4 a day. When I talked to Mom, Dad was just finishing up some lunch and then Jesse was going to be picking them up and bringing them home, so they should be there by now. I'm sure they are both resting this afternoon, as they both had a very short night of sleep last night.
Thank you all so much for your prayers! It was too early to tell anything else on the CT scan as far as how the tumor has responded to treatments, so we still have to wait another few weeks for the MRI to find out anything more. Here's hoping that the steroid pills help Dad regain some energy and that we have an uneventful couple of weeks while we wait for the MRI!
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Heh guys,
I think Becky said it best that we all feel so far away from you right now. It seems like you have had a very tiring week. Thinking of you daily and hoping your anniversary/birthdays' get- together was a good one. Wish we could have been there. Take care this week. Love and prayers,
Jake and Karri
Dear, dear Gerald, Arlis and kids.
Finally there is a short message. I agree with Becky and Karri: I feel (and I am) so far away but in my thoughts and prayers you are 24/7. My mom sent you her love.
A lot of love and a big hug for all of you, Mattie
Hello Brother Gerald, Arlis and family. Judy and I send our best wishes as you travel this most difficult journey. We and others in our circle will continue to pray for all of you.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Ken and Judy
PS: If there is anything that we can help you with, please don't hestitate to call.
Dear Folkers Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I pray that the increase in medication may be effective. I continue to hold all of you up in prayer. May you feel God's presence as you travel this difficult road.
Diane
Hi Gerald and Arlis and family,
Thanks for the updates Dana. We continue to keep you in our prayers that the Lord will sustain you all and be close to you on this gravel road.
Love Annette and Dan
Thanks, once again for the update. It helps us to know how to pray. The faith of your family is inspiring. We continue to lift you in prayer and trust that God is doing a mighty work. May he continue to grant you strengh.
Yours in Christ
Max and Debbie Lozynyc
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