Hopefully all of you had a good weekend. We had a very good weekend. Aside from enjoying a 70 degree day in Chicago on Saturday, we were able to celebrate the fact that the lump in Jodi's right breast is NOT cancerous!! The MRI originally indicated that the tumor had "benign characteristics", but after the last couple weeks it was difficult to assume we might be let off the hook with a cancer-free diagnosis. The positive news has both Jodi and I re-charged and believing that we will get far more positive news than negative news by the time Jodi's treatment is complete. The non-cancer diagnosis also helped Jodi forget about the fact that it took the lady who was performing the biopsy about 10 stabs before she finally hit a vein in Jodi's arm. I don't know which bruise is worse - the one on Jodi's breast as a result of having part of a tumor removed, or the one on her arm as a result of having an inaccurate MRI technician. Tomorrow morning we have a bone scan to determine whether any of the cancer has moved into Jodi's bones. Our surgeon is optimistic that the cancer has not moved into the bones, but this will give us peace of mind. Wish us luck. Love you all.
"We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails" - Anonymous
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Reading this post made my day! We are thrilled about the good news you received....thank goodness!
ReplyDeleteThank you for starting this blog, I think it a great way to document this crazy journey. The energy in each post is amazing, something that will help you both get through all of this!
Thinking of you always!
Ali, Matt and E
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:28-31
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you both! Thank you for sharing your journey.
Love & Prayers,
Cassie & Paul Tithof
Jodi & Jason,
ReplyDeleteOh Jodi, what a ride you've been on these past few weeks. Please know just how much John and I love you and will be thinking of you and Jason. When I think of you, I think of a confident, smart, beautiful go getter who just hits everything head on with grace and a smile. Jason, did I get that right?
And Jason, wow, you are amazing! I am so grateful Jodi has you to hold her hand thru this journey. Thank you for this blog.
Jodi, please please feel free to contact me if you need anything, a laugh, a cup of coffee or just to blow off steam, anything.
Love & Good Vibes!
Dawn O'Connell
Jodi & Jason-
ReplyDeleteAwesome wonderful news! We are praying daily for continued good news. Actually, we're sure there are lots of people praying for you and holding positive, good thoughts and love for the two of you!
Don't hesitate to let us know if there is ever anything at all that we can do to help.
The above Scripture verse is such a great one!
...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:28-31
Love and hugs,
Aunt Jill, Uncle Joe and Becca :)
Jodi and Jason,
ReplyDeleteIt didn't even take me one day of meeting you two in person to know what beautiful people you are both inside and out as well how many friends and family love you beyond words.
You are both in our thoughts and prayers through the highs and the lows of this "bump" in the road. I know your love for each other, your faith and positive attitudes will see you through.
If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Jen, John and Nathan Dery
Jason and Jodi, Thank you for the blog and information. You're in good hands, Jodi, including hospital, doctor AND Jason! You're in our constant thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove, Aunt Marty & Uncle Ralph
Uh, Jason, any way to make the type font just a little bigger? My eyes keep leaking and it's hard to read!! (just kidding, you don't really have to!)
You are both in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you can literally feel all the positive energy being sent your way. Love to you both.
ReplyDeleteChristian and Christina
Hola from México,
ReplyDeleteHola Jodi, this is Deya from México. Jodi we do not know each other, but I have know you a little bit through Jason. When I saw you in some pictures I thought What a lovely couple!!!!! With all this story I'm just sure that not only in the outside you are a lovely couple also inside and I am glad that you two found each other. Be brave girl. I will be praying for you and Jason always. Thanks Jason for sharing this with me. Jodi,I hope we meet each other some time soon. You have to come to Mexico whnen all this is over !!!!!!
Sincerely, Deya.