Friday, December 10, 2010

Really Good News!

Dear Friends,
  Letter writing and mail art are in many ways about sharing little bits of our lives with each other, it is also about community. Well, I am shouting out in joy to my correspondence community to share with you some really good news.
  I have mentioned on this blog that my husband has some life threatening health issues. He is a strong healthy man full of life and irrepressable optomism. He is the healthiest person I know, but he is walking around with a ticking timebomb in his head.We had to return from Costa Rica to have a second round of treatment earlier this year. Once they were inside his head they discovered that although the rogue blood vessels (dural fistula) at the back of his brain were in check, a much more threatening situation in his frontal lobe had developed. We  decided to try a one time radiation treatment to wither the blood supply to the growths in the front of his brain. This was accomplished 3 months ago. Yesterday he had a follow up CT scan and this morning we found out  from the doctors office that it looks like the blood vessels that supply blood to the fistula in the frontal lobe have begun to shrink!!! The doctor is very happy with the progress and it looks like there may be a prevention for a potentially fatal rupture in the front part of his brain.  He still has many other fistula in his brain but the rest of them are in a less critical areas, and easier to reach for treatment. This is the best news we have had in a long time.
  I am very grateful to God for His infinite mercy, for His love and patience with us as we struggled with fear and emotional paralysis. I know that God hears and answers prayer,  I also know that sometimes the answer is no... but then...sometimes it is a resounding yes! I am so happy that Da has been given a new chance at life! One thing I have learned through all of this is that today IS the day you have... hold it precious, savor the time you have with those you love. Squeeze all the good out of every day, so that when you fall into bed exhausted, having truly lived the day, all you have left in you is gratefulness to the One who made it all possible! Shabbat is fast approaching and there is still much to do, so for now with all my heart I say thanks for your prayers, and caring emotional support. Shalom!!

13 comments:

  1. I didn't realize this -- what wonderful news. I hope your husband continues to do well and you two enjoy every day together!

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  2. Thank you Pamela! I am so happy I feel like my feet haven't touched the ground all day.

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  3. What wonderful news! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Blessings to you both.
    Patty
    P.S. Thanks for the postcard. I got it last week.

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  4. Thanks for sharing your uplifting news. Have a blessed holiday season!

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  5. Patty, Thanks for sharing in our joy!! Also thanks for the update on my First Day of Issue... I was concerned about the weight of the cardstock, I was afraid it might not make it through the mail.

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  6. Thanks Garci,
    I hope you and your family have peace and joy in each other's company.

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  7. Great news!

    I know you already follow my blog, but I wanted to let you know that I'm linking to yours over at Snail Mail Aficionado.

    Jess

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  8. This is truly fantastic news! I hope today is the best one yet.

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  9. Thanks so much Troy...It is truly a gift each morning to see the faces of those I love...I count each moment precious.

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  10. Congratulations on the fantastic news. I will pray for you both.

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  11. Contratulations on the fantastic news. I will pray for you both.

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  12. Thank you Vincent and welcome! If you leave an addy in the comment block or e-mail it to me at elle.mental@yahoo.com I will send you a First Day of Issue of my newest artistamp.

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