Monday, October 10, 2011

In which we wait....

We were really hoping to have some news on the biopsy today. But alas, the doctors are still studying it. They want to be thorough. They want to get it right, and we appreciate that.. but waiting is hard.

We are waiting to find out if the cancer started in the gall bladder or the liver.

We are waiting to find out if it is truly inoperable.

We are waiting to find out if it is cancer at all, or perhaps just inflammation.

The one thing we do know is all the liver function tests are back to normal.

We know that Mom needs to move and breath deeply, despite the fact that she has two tubes coming out of her side that cause some discomfort. And I use the term "discomfort" in the same way one would describe the French guillotine as causing a slight pain in the neck.

Mom also needs to eat, despite the fact that she's in the hospital, being served hospital food. And I use the term "food" in the same way.... well, you get the idea.

We may get biopsy results back tomorrow, but then again it may be Wednesday.

Until then we wait.

We wait for the report.
We wait for the treatment plan.
We wait for more tests.
We wait for tubes to come out.
We wait for Mom and Dad to get to go back to their home.
But mostly, we wait upon the Lord.

...those that wait upon Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint. ~ Isaiah 40:31



1 comment:

Treva said...

My prayers for your dear parents healing...and you to know that God's family of friends surround your entire family in a circle of love.