It has been a very hard week since our return from Duke, both mentally and physically for Angela. Without going into lots of details, unfortunately the MRI from the 18th was misread by the local radiologist reviewing it. There was new tumor growth, the tumor was not stable as reported. To make matters worse, when Duke did their own analysis of the MRI they did see new growth. However the report was put on the wrong desk; and there it sat over the holidays. The bombshell was delivered during our Jan 7th visit to Duke. Angela should have began "Phase II" of her protocol December 20th. This information was never relayed to us or our local oncologist. The double snafu cost us three valuables weeks of time without treating her tumor and an immersurable toll on her spirit. Needless to say it has been a very tough week. To our local Oncologist's credit, Patt Stagg, he acted quickly to get Phase II started this past Wednesday.
Angela does read every post. Her mental state right now is very fragile to say the least. Thanks for all the posts and prayers. Keep'um Coming!
David
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Dear David & Angela,
I am so sorry that things haven't gotten better for you yet. Steele told me the details yesterday and this is the first time I have been on the computer in six weeks. I am continuing to pray for all of you daily and I do beleive in miracles. If there is anything Gary and I can do to help in any way, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, thanks for all of your prayers for my Dad.
Love,
Susan K.
P.S. As soon as we can, Gary and I will make you all another shrimp pasta.
Hey Angela,
Just spoke to David a few minutes ago. I hope all the kiddos had fun playing with friends. After speaking to David, this song came to me and I keep singing it (or tying to) Of course, I only know a few of the lyrics but I found the entire song. I am off to 5:30 Mass and you can rest knowing I will be lifting you in prayer.
Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry
Praise you in this Storm
If there ever were a test of our faith—if there ever were a test of the motives of our worship—it is when a storm rolls into our lies. We watched and prayed for a precious little girl named Erin Edwards struggle with a deadly disease for several years. The courage, the witness, and the worship of Erin’s mother Laurie inspired this song. Sometimes God calms our storms. Sometimes He chooses to ride them with us.
I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again,
I say “Amen,” and it’s still raining
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear
You whisper through the rain
“I’m with you”
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
I’ll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I’ve cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can’t find You
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain“I’m with you”
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
I’ll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I’ve cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
I’ll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I’ve cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
Me Again,,,
I hope you had a wonderful afternoon watching all the kids play.
If you want to listen to that song in the previous post, go to Itunes or something like that and the song is by Casting Crowns. I hope that it lifts your spirit.
As I told David, I would give anything to "stop" time right now for you but I can't. The only thing I can do is pray and encourage you through these posts!!
Have a restful evening.
Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry
P.S.
The Truckie
An old man was eating in a truck stop when three bikers walked in.
The first walked up to the old man, pushed his cigarette into the old man's pie and then took a seat at the counter. The second walked up to the old man, spit into the old man's milk and then he took a seat at the counter. The third walked up to the old man, turned over the old man's plate, and then he took a seat at the counter.
Without a word of protest, the old man quietly left the diner.
Shortly thereafter, one of the bikers said to the waitress, "Humph, not much of a man, was he?"
The waitress replied, "Not much of a truck driver either. He just backed his truck over three motorcycles."
Angela,
What a tough week, wish we could have been with you to hug and hold both of you. The only words I have this morning is the Scripture that I claim every moment that Ben is in danger and when life gets overwhelming:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5 & 6
It is easy to trust when all is going well...not so easy when it seems that He's not listening. Know that we are lifting you up continually.
Our Father,
Only You can give complete comfort and rest. Only You can give peace. Wrap your arms around Angela, heal her spirit and her body. Thank you for each day that you give.
In His Precious Name,
Amen
We love you. Eugene & Debi
hey guys-
we had fun visiting yesterday. hope you enjoyed the chili, mac and cheese and cookies. make sure dave doesn't hog all the chili. we will be back to visit soon!
love you-
hitt family
David, Angela & Children
Just read the news and can't believe what I was reading. It may be a set back but I do believe that God is still going to provide a MIRACLE. It is in HIS own time and we have to believe that. My prayers are for you constantly. I love you. Brenda S.
Angela and David,
You are continually in our prayers. I'm sorry you are having to face this and wish that we could be there to offer support.
Love,
Terry and Jennifer
Happy Sunday Evening Angela,
Well, I am glad that you got that one nasty week behind you...I bet at times you could barely stand another minute of it...BUT you took one step at a time, one breath at a time and YOU DID IT!!
As you begin a new week, I hope you are able to relax and let the chemo do the job it needs to do and enjoy your three babies.
While thinking about you all day today, I keep thinking about this quote. I put it on an earlier blog but it is so true. Here it is again..
"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin."
I hope this quote settles in your inner being....when things get rough for you, try to reflect on these words..
Since speaking to John Michael and then to David, I am filled with what if's, how come's, etc. But like you I am going to focus on that quote from Mother Theresa.
With much love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry
P.S.What did the math textbook say to the other?
Boy, do I have problems!
Angela:
I am so sorry!! You have conquered many obstacles in your life, this is just another one. It doesn't seem fair, but God obviously believes that you can handle it. Me and all your friends and family also believe that you can conquer this challenge. Have faith in God and in yourself. YOU CAN BEAT THIS!!! YOU WILL BEAT THIS!!! I believe in you and miracles, your's is just waiting to happen.
May you receive God's grace and love to comfort and heal you!
Take care,
Jill Gregoire Bergeron
Dear Angela,
I think of you and pray for you everyday. I am praying for the miracle you need to beat this.
Praying for you,
Beth Trahan
Angela,
Lifting you up in my prayers today and especially praying for strength and for sweet times with Alex, Christian and "Kat". I pray that the Lord will help them to give you happy moments as only children can. To be able to watch them at play and know that God requires of us a childlike faith just as they faith in their parents.
We love you much...not too many minutes go by in a day that you don't come to mind and are prayed for continually.
Our Father,
Continue to minister to Angela, give her a peaceful day, give her strength, give her joy in the midst of the struggle. Bind Satan and all he represents.
In Your Precious Name,
Amen
As my boys used to say when they were little, "We love you all the way around the world, over the moon to outer space"!
Eugene & Debi
Good Monday Evening Angela,
I am so hoping your day was good. This afternoon, I went to Ashley's basketball game (it was an away game). As I was leaving, I heard someone say, "hey Lowry, how is Angela doing?" So, about 4:30 e.s.t., I was giving the Coombes your update. These two people are awesome and I know without a shadow of a doubt they are holding you up in prayer each and every day.
I read the following note. I hope you enjoy reading it and it lifts you up..
Lord I come to you with these burdens because I know You're the only One Who sees my constant fears and doubt as I try to so what I think must be done. But in my heart I already know that only You can make this right. No matter how tightly I hold onto them and how hard I have to fight. But, oh the moment I lift them up to You I feel that sweet release. Surrendering my troubles to you is the only way I shall ever know peace.
This is ONLY a suggestion.....
Have you considered going to your parents parish and have someone there give you the annointing of the sick?? It is a beautiful prayer service and I know you will feel the Holy Spirit at work. I know you have not been there in awhile but that is o.k. A good friend in Orlando when diagnosed with cancer had this done before her surgery....it was very powerful....ONLY A SUGGESTION
I hope this week is better than last...YOU GO GIRL!
Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry
P.S. little boy was attending his first wedding. After the service, his cousin asked him, "How many women can a man marry?"
"Sixteen," the boy responded.
His cousin was amazed that he had an answer so quickly. "How do you know that?"
"Easy," the little boy said. "All you have to do is add it up, like the Bishop said, 4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."
Angela and David
I know that things seem really hard right now, but I know that God still has way too much stuff for Angela to do, so don't throw in the towel just yet. I am so sorry about everything that has happened, but things have a way of working themselves out. I know that our God is able, and I'm sure He is just making the story greater. Be strong, I know you both are very strong. You and your family are always in my prayers, and I've told my entire family about you and how strong you are and how hard you are fighting, it won't be in vain. Best wishes and all my prayers are with you. Love ~ Ashley Siler
Hello Angela,
I just saw the picture of you and David on your date. You haven't change a bit since college ... you look fantastic. Please know that my prayers continue and keep the faith!! God Bless You and Your Family
Diane Dubroc
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