Today we talked to both the neurosurgeon and the oncologist about the results of Mark's MRI last Monday. Excellent news! They both came to the same conclusion, that everything looks great! There is some scar tissue, but no "residual" tumor, or anything growing back. We really hadn't anticipated anything, but still, it was in the back of our minds (no pun intended, hehe). And, I suppose it will always be there for us somewhat, at least for the next few years. The honest truth, though, is that we were still given an amazing amount of peace right up through our appointments today. Totally a God-thing, and we are just as thankful for that as we are for the good result. Many thanks again for all the prayer!
The humorous thing today was when another surgeon walked into the room where we were looking at the MRI pictures with our surgeon. You would have thought they were a couple of frat brothers comparing their Frisbee golf scores: "Dude, check out this tumor I took out!" "Woah, dude, that thing was huge! Great job!" "Thanks, man! Yeah, I really had to be aggressive!" Ha! Well, maybe not in those exact words, but you get the idea...
Anyway, one MRI down, and three more to go for this year.
Another nice thing is that at this point we really don't need to see the oncologist anymore. The neurosurgeon will be the one on top of things for now.
We also asked about the potential for improvement in his leg and foot (and toes), as well as in his stamina. They pretty much agreed that there is still a chance for some improvement, but no one was ready to say that there would be a total recovery there. So, he just continues to work at his PT, and also to rest when he can.
It can be somewhat discouraging at times, but I have to hand it to Mark ~~ he just keeps saying, "Life is good!"
And it is :)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
