Today has been the anticipated day for us. We have finally met with the nero-surgeon. There is good news and bad news. The good news is the tumor has shrunk! Initial reports show it is now only about 2 cm in diameter. Previously we found that it was a little more than 4 cm.

So, then what is the bad news? Well, our surgeon had just flown back into the country today. He didn’t have time to review all the records first. He needs some time to collaborate with other film specialist to get measurements and opinions. So we have to wait. He wants to run some more tests, but it looks like he will continue the chemo for at least another month. We also need to meet with our oncologist to see how she feels about the center in Fort Worth. The bad news is we didn’t receive all the answers we were looking for. But the good news was great news… the prayers are working.

Speaking of which, Becca needs your prayers. She wasn’t released from the hospital today. She has a high fever and hasn’t been able to keep anything down for a few days. She is on some high doses of medication and she is hardly coherent. Her methotrexate numbers are not low enough for them to send her home either. It’s been a long weekend for us. I know that we have made it this far with everyone praying for us. Please continue.

I want to leave you all with something that you might enjoy. As you know, Becca has a great sense of humor. She is always laughing or saying something funny to the staff and doctors. Today in our meeting with the surgeon he mentioned that he wanted to run some more tests, but continue chemotherapy. Becca, half asleep in the wheelchair, looked up at him and said, “so I guess we don’t have to do chemo this Friday, eh?” That’s our Becca. We love you all, more to come.