[BY SUSAN]
LONG wait, but GOOD NEWS in the end, and a lot of confidence in the team of surgeons. They scheduled surgery for the 13th...way sooner than we expected...and Peter is waiting for pre-op now. They do a number of tests that are good for 30 days. We'll report a lot more later. We don't have the "official" read from the scan by the radiologists, but we have Dr. D'Amico's read, and he says we're good to go. There has been "no progression of the disease." The kind and patient Scott Balderson (who goes to church where I work) went through everything in great detail and handled all of our questions.
It has been a very long day. Our wonderful daughters Jessie and Amanda were with us. Lots of gratitude all around.
I am THRILLED!!!
ReplyDeleteAs I said in my email, I am crying with relief! God is good!
ReplyDeleteEver been so happy to be heading to surgery? Life is good.
ReplyDeleteLew and Sally
Hi Peter, Susan, Jessie, and Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking about you all a lot and that is such wonderful news to hear! I wish you all the best for the 13th and for a very speedy recovery.
Love,
Nicole, Steve, Natasha, and Jacob
Great news! Thanks be to God!
ReplyDeletePeter and Susan,
ReplyDeleteThat IS good news! Scott and I are thinking of you and your family and we eagerly await additional good news. (I was just going to write 'additional news' so there was no pressure as far as the news needing to be good, but Scott is looking over my shoulder and he insists on 'good,' looking at me incredulously, saying, 'Peggy, it is called staying bright, cheerful and positive!' Clearly he and I have never had the good fortune to share an office. Big smile.) Anyway, we are thinking about all of you, keeping you close in our hearts, and Peter I do so miss sharing that office with you sometimes.
Love,
Peggy
Peter, this is good news. We're following you here and wishing you the best of luck. TCB, Bill
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the good news. Though surgery is sooner than expected, it must be good to be moving forward. As always, sending loving and healing thoughts your way! We'll be watching for more postings following surgery but I know you're strong and your family provides incredible support. good luck and best wishes!
ReplyDeleteHey Peter,
ReplyDeleteLove that "no progression" news!! Sounds like you've got a great team, and then there's all of us out here in the cheering section. Thanks for all the updates. We love you!
Betsy
ALways in prayer, Knowing God has the hands of the surgeons! Love you Peter and Susan!
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