Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Day 77: Biopsy Results



I'd rather have Abba better than to live in a castle.
- Asha


We were given wonderful news today.  Ian's biopsy results show that he is in complete remission! Technically, this means there is no trace of leukemia in his flow cytometry.  If he continues in complete remission for at least 3 years, he will be considered cured.  Oh Lord, let it be!  It will take a few more weeks for the chimerism and cytogenetic results which will determine whether or not to proceed with the bonus round of chemo, but we are incredibly thankful that everything so far is the best we could hope for.

Ian's remission does not change the fact that he will continue to be on immunosuppressants for many more months in quarantine.  His body is still very weak and vulnerable in the recovery process, so we are still very much leaning on your prayers. Tonight, however, I think the best prayer to pray is a big, dancing, shouting, joyful...
 THANK YOU!!!

17 comments:

  1. Praise God!!! We are rejoicing with you!

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  2. Brendan and I are sitting here reading this together with tears of joy. Let it be! Amen and amen. We love you guys...xoxox

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  3. Praise be to God!

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  4. Amazing and wonderful news. We are rejoicing with you! Can't wait to tell the kids tomorrow. :)

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  5. Osanna told Gayle and me the best news tonight. She was so happy to say "Ian is in complete remission". Now we are so happy, too!

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  6. Tears of joy!! Thank you Jesus! Will continue to pray for his strength to grow, inside and out. Definitely want to droop off some healthy meals to nourish him from e inside out.

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  7. Praise be to God! We will continue praying for Ian's complete recovery and for God's continued goodness in supplying all your needs!

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  8. A huge AMEN and Hallelujah! It's almost time to toast a big, frothy glass of Belgian beer!

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  9. Answered prayers! Praise to our great God!!
    We rejoice with you.

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  10. WooHoooooo!!!!! Thank you!!

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  11. Praise God!!!

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  12. :)
    am so happy!!!
    Love from Ute

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  13. That is wonderful news!!! You are all winning the battle, keep going, you have the power!

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  14. big, big praise! Wow, I am so happy to hear this news. Bless you all! love, Connie

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  15. Today is my day to pray for Ian specially, and I'm praying that the month of May for both of you and for your kids is a month of good conversations, thankfulness, and continued recovery.

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