Tuesday
Becca is doing well this morning. They got her pain under control and she is getting a little better every day. She has more movement in her legs and feet and this morning she knows if her foot is up or down now.
I’m going to be honest with you all, I have a VERY difficult decision to make now. We need to figure out if we are going to move her. I have been struggling with this the past few days. I have been praying and reading the scriptures on this one. Our options are continue with the doctors here, or move her to Salt Lake to the Huntsman Cancer facility. The biggest thing we have learned is support is king and that’s what it will take to beat this. All of our family is in Utah and we would have a tremendous support system there. I also know that we have a HUGE support system here. The Huntsman center has also sucessfully treated this type of cancer where they have never seen this here. The hardest part is if we go, it will be for several months. We won’t move there, just live with family for a while. I suppose many that go through cancer treatment don’t have family close to a center and I feel lucky in that aspect. I know we at Southwest Airlines do a LOT with the Ronald McDonald house which helps family’s during treatments. We wouldn’t need that. But I’m gaining insight into how hard some of the decsions families need to make under such pressure. I need to get Ricky into school there, not to mention how do you pack for 3-4 months?
Bottom line, I know the Lord will protect us and is guiding us. We have had some things just laid out before us, like connections with Angel Flight (she has to fly in a private plane to Utah) and how this awesome organization helps families in need. Also the contacts with the Huntsman center and their willingness to help. I haven’t finalized this yet, but I wanted so share some of my thoughts as I go through one of the most difficult decesions to date.
Please keep praying for us, I know we will be guided by the Spirit and we will make the right decision for Becca and our family.
Comments
Randy, if this is what is best for Rebecca, then this is not a difficult decision at all. Pray about it, follow the promptings of the spirit, and you will find the decision is easy. Especially if you listen to the Lord. We love your family very much and only wish for the best. We will see you again when Rebecca is healed and you move back.
Dan, Beth, and kids
Gibbons Family, We all have had you in our prayers and thougths everyday. Randy is such and example to all of us in the ward family ( I am amazed every sunday that we see you there, I don’t know how you are doing this.)Randy we know the lord is with you and your family and we all support any decision you would make. Just know that the Frederickson’s would help keep up your yard and watch your house for you if needed.
Hi Randy & Becca,
Wow- I know you must be struggling over this and I can only imagine how difficult it is. You know we will support you in ANY decision you make. You have to do what feels right for you guys. You are and continue to be in my prayers.
Love,
Sherry
dear gibbons family, i continue to send healing prayers to rebecca. your faith in god will continue to help you during this difficult time.
with love,
kim
Rebecca and Randy,
Sounds like decisions are looming but we know you will do what is best. My mom called today and said that she had read the blog and wanted me to pass on that if they have treated the cancer in Utah and not in Texas then the move sounds good. Just thought I would pass that on. We continue to pray for you and your family.
We love you tons,
Beth, Shae, and Aiden
Randy
I cannot even imagine the difficulty in every part of this ordeal. I am so amazed at your faith and I admire your strength. I think the Lord has given you a path by putting all of the pieces together; the support system in Utah, the cancer center that treats the illness, the transportation…the Lord is providing and he will protect you in your decision. Do as you have and continue to put your faith in him. You need your family, especially in a situation like this. You yourself need respite. You have been such a rock and the Lord has definitely been working through you. Please remember that you also need some peace to remain strong. May the Lord continue to protect you all. In Him, Melanie Stillings
I would guess that being around family at this time would be the best thing. I think it sounds good to be in a place that has treated that kind of cancer AND be closer to family. Don’t worry about things here…like the Frederickson comment says, we will help with anything you guys need at the homefront. If you go, this blog will still connect all of us.
randy, this is becca’s aunt debbie in California. If Huntsman Hospital knows of this cancer…..GO!!!!!!! everything and I mean EVERYTHING else is a small matter that can be taken care of with all our help. Kids adjust to anything and mom is the most important thing right now. she needs to be where they know what to do….. love to all of you, debbie and family in california