9th treatment and counting...

Jake underwent his 9th chemo treatment today and there wasn't a tear in sight...the little guy has such strength.  If the tumor remains stable for the next 4 months, they will stop after a full year in October.  He will continue to have MRI scans every 12 weeks to monitor the tumor.  He asked me today if "everyone had a port sometimes"?  I say no, not everyone sweetie, and then he confidently looked up at me and said "I know why- Jesus chose just me!"... A pain stabbed my heart and I fought the tears behind my eyes, but he couldn't be more right.  Jesus did choose him.  Jesus has a perfect plan in his life and he confidently trusts in Him.  Jake focuses on the truths he knows, and not on the unknowns...what a gift he is!

Wisdom from the Docs...

(6/10/09) We heard from Duke today regarding Jake's latest MRI report.  The team there is in complete agreement with both Johns Hopkins and Pittsburgh that the tumor has remained stable since last November (11/08) and to continue treatment as usual until his next MRI on 8/13/09.  Thank you Lord for providing the Docs with the wisdom they need to read these reports and that Jake is doing so well.  We are encouraged!  Till next time...