Hot Spots!
Today, it was hot! You couldn't find a cool spot anywhere outside. Patios at restaurants were not even sitting anyone outside. Children all over were in sprinklers or pools, in AC or in front of fans. The Miranda park party even had mister fans and Fro Yo stores and Ice cream shops were most likely lined out the doors.
While you all were trying to stay away from Hot Spots there was a Radiologist at a cancer center in GR trying to find hot spots of cancer in Kent. Kent is often full of nerves and scared to go for PET Scans. Today was no exception. Hot spots scare him. They usually mean that there is active Cancer. So Kent is trying to stay cool and praying for no Hot spots. We won't find out until our appt. on July 25. We ask you to pray for no hot spots! Tonight a friend that we know from attending a local restraint for years, gave Kent a little pep talk that she was Praying and dotting her I's and crossing her T's. There are a lot of people that are routing for you. We are not sure how much faith she has but Kent took that to heart and applied it to God is right by his side along with several fiends who have walked right by us. He also told me the song they were playing in the Scan as he was starting was 10,000 reasons . I have no Doubt that God is right by his and our side.
We are blest! We are so thankful! Today as we were away, we came home to our Lawn mowed! Wow! In 94 plus degree weather. I can't say enough thank yous to this individual. People constantly call, send letters, texts, make meals, and do house maintenance without provisions, and do favors that make us tear up. THANK YOU! You all help us and we are humbled and thank you for helping us through the hot spots.
Kent will Have a few appts. in the next few weeks that will determine his next phase of treatment and it will go as follows-- 1. July 25 , he will have a DR. appt. at 8:30 am discussing the PET scan and talking over what is best for him and then treatment to follow. 2. July 31, at 1pm he will meet with his surgeon to discuss surgery and what his idea of treatment will look like. Please pray as we hope to get good results and we are all are on the same page in a treatment plan.
On another note I just want to say a thank you to those who have helped Lydia cope with the loss of my dad, for taking her during times when she was down and needed a little encouragement. She has had many people care for her and Kent and I have really appreciate all of you.
So the next time you are in a Hot spot could I ask you to think of Kent and our family as hot spots are not just outside for us but a medical reality. We love you all and pray daily for all of you as you have been a blessing to us during hot spots.
Leah, for the whole De Young Clan!
Thanks for sharing where your family is at, Leah. We have been praying for you, but this gives the Brinks family something more definitive. Keep clinging to our faithful God (Hebrews 11:1).
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Thanks for the update Leah! Thursday is a day in which I think about your family because I know that it is potentially a chemo day for Kent. God is good! He is holding you and your family in his hand. I pray for hope and peace as you think about Kent's upcoming appointment!!!
ReplyDeleteLeah you are one brave lady and so strong in your faith, I really look up to you. God has given you the courage and strength to face all your family has gone through. So glad you're there for your Mom. Praying for you Kent and for courage for you. You too are so strong. God loves you all and so do we. Donna
ReplyDeleteWonderful comments from Jim, Kristen and Donna. I don't have much more to add except that I am praying too. The worry of what "hotspots" the tests will show is sometimes crippling. Oblivion is nice for awhile but eventually it's time for another scan and then the extreme worry begins again. Cancer has affected you/us pretty hard, yet you still are able to find joy in life and bring joy to others. Thank you for the way you volunteer for things at church - VBS, KidZone, sound system. Thank you for the ways you help our family, whether it's checking in on me or babysitting or running errands. You and Kent both have servants hearts and it does NOT go unnoticed. Thank you for being a beautiful example of God's love in action.
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom - Linda Breen