Dawn, while growing up my mother always told my sister and I to pray "for God to show you the way" when going through troubling times. We've never forgotten that - and I will pray for Him to show you the way. Beverly

Dawn--I am so sorry that the news you and Terry received was not good news but I will continue to pray for both of you and will pray that the cancer is contained. When you said that you try not to be down, for his sake, but then you don't want to appear as if this does not matter, I understand exactly what you mean as my husband has been ill for a long time and I have had to learn the "the dance!" If you get too absorbed you get sucked in and are not able to help. If you withdraw then you seem uncaring. You will find the balance and I pray you will both be a huge support for each other as you walk through this together.

Dawn, I am so sorry. As Karen said we are a mighty band of prayer warriors and we will keep praying for you both to be given the strength to get through this and for there to be a positive outcome. Hugs to you both. Pam

So sorry Dawn for this bad news. He has been and continues to be in my prayers. You are not alone. With this big army of prayer folks working toward a good outcome I hope it helps some to calm your fears.

Well, as we suspected, Terry has prostate cancer. The bad news is that on a scale of 2 to 10 for aggressiveness, it is a 9. The next step is a battery of Xrays to determine whether or not it has spread to the bones, or lymph nodes. Once we have the results from the Xrays, we will then sit down and discuss treatment options. I am asking for prayers that this cancer is contained in the prostate, and has NOT spread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My emotions right now are okay, as I was prepared for this diagnosis (just didn't think it would be so bad) and since Terry is such a quiet person anyway, it is hard to tell what he is feeling. I try not to be down, for his sake, but then I don't want to appear as if this does not matter to me. It is hard to find a balance. Thank you all, dear friends! I could not go through this alone!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

Prayers for you all again and your loved ones. I hope all the results provide some positive news for you all. These can be tough times.

My friend Pina, did her last chemo yesterday. The chemo has been hard, but no infection issues, and no hospitalisation, so we are very grateful for that. Radiation starts on the 27 August, and is the last planned treatment for the moment. Continuing to pray for an excellent outcome.

Anyway bug hugs for Jan, Terry and Dawn, Ritzy, Annis and their family members.

Jan, hopefully it's just from the D & C, and not an infection! Terry was told he could pass blood for weeks after his biopsy, if that is any consulation. I am praying your procedure goes well tomorrow!

Terry and his doctor are playing phone tag, so I have no update, as yet.

Dawn,
In beautiful Northwest Montana

Jan, so sorry to hear about the infection. I will continue to pray for you and all on the list. I will especially pray on the 15th that all goes well.

On a new front this morning I am passing blood when I pee. I am praying this possible urinary tract infection will not mess with the surgery date on Monday. Jan

I'm praying, too, Jan! Glad to hear the D&C was successful, and I'm looking forward to a wonderful report soon! Hugs, Robin

Thank you Kalynn. Will let everyone know how it goes. Jan

Jan, I will definitely be praying!

Thank you Karen. It will be so much easier relinquishing control because of the successful D and C I had. Jan

You got them Jan.