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Childhood Cancer Ian

Making Progress

Hearing the words “we found a mass” was scary.
Hearing it called a tumor, a brain tumor, was scary.
Meeting a neurosurgeon was scary.
Waiting during surgery was scary.
Ian being taken back down for a CT scan to check for post-operative complications was scary.
Ian not waking up for about 6 hours was scary.
Hearing that he was letting the vent do all the breathing for him was scary.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

There have been so many scary moments since that afternoon last week when we ended up with the first of many MRIs.

One of the first things we heard this morning was that our son is hyper-sensitive to narcotics. He was needing some painkillers late last night as he regained consciousness, and after the problems coming out from under anesthesia, they didn’t want to give him too much. I was told that he received a small amount of Morphine, about the amount that would be given a 30 lb child (our strapping young lad is 6′ 2″ and about 145 lbs) and he stopped breathing, as in STOPPED BREATHING (this was after being taken off the vent). He needed 2 doses of Narcan to reverse that. Scary stuff.

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Psalm 56:3

I have to admit that I have been very much afraid, and yet, at the same time there is peace, and yes, it truly does pass understanding. I don’t understand it, but I don’t have to understand it to experience it. It’s safe to say that in the past few days, trusting the Lord has taken on a whole new layer of meaning for me.

We are still waiting on the preliminary pathology results.

He’s making progress, but he still has a long way to go.

I’m trying, so hard, to remember the optimism of last Friday…

**Again, I’m falling asleep… Really, by the time I sit down to type more than the 3 or 4 sentences I can stand typing on my phone, the adrenaline drops off, the exhaustion sets in, and I start nodding off in between typos…

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  1. Pam says

    August 4, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    I am praying for Ian & your family. What you’re going through is scary. I thank God for His peace & comfort for you. We appreciate your taking time to update us.

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  2. Danna says

    August 4, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Lifting you and Ian up in prayer. I cannot imagine how scary this must be, I am so grateful to God for the peace that He has given you. Praying for healing for Ian and that he will be as comfortable as possible.

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  3. Marcia Cross says

    August 4, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you, “in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God, and the peace of God that excels all thought will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Phillipians 4:6,7

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  4. Essential Mama Baby says

    August 4, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    I am praying for Ian and your family. I read your post on BlogFrog and came here to read more about it. That is REALLY scary! I really wish him a fast recovery.

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  5. Linds says

    August 4, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    man, that is so tough! I’ll continue to pray for strength and healing. You’re a good momma!

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  6. Doreen Lombardo-Campisi says

    August 4, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    http://helpingronald.blogspot.com/2011/08/documentarylovely-memorycute-story.html

    Wishing your son does well. We too are going through this. It’s not easy. If you need to talk, email me privately. Good luck to you.

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  7. Trooppetrie says

    August 5, 2011 at 8:08 am

    thank you so much for keeping us updated and please know that i will continue to pray even if i do not hear anything for a couple of days.
    happy birthday,

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  8. Jamie says

    August 5, 2011 at 8:52 am

    I am in tears reading about Ian’s story, it brings back such memories for me. I was 19 years old when I was diagnosed w/ my tumor – and much like your son had a lack of symptoms and was very healthy. Drs. guess that my tumor was somethign I was born with and slowly grew…. it was benign and they were able to remove about 80% of it. Now – 15 years later I’m still doing great!! I have an MRI every few years to monitor things, but the tumor has not grown and I have had NO problems – even through 2 pregnancies! I’m now married w/ 2 kids and doing great!! I hope this encourages you – I know not all situations are the same, but I am praying that the path reports come back with good news and that Ian heals quickly and never has any problems again with a brain tumor!!!

    Jamie

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  9. Courtney says

    August 5, 2011 at 9:32 am

    My prayers are with Ian, with you, and with your family.

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  10. Emily says

    August 5, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Praying for your family! Thank you for the update.

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  11. Denise In Bloom says

    August 5, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    Alison,
    We are continuing to pray for Ian and your entire family as you face this difficult time. May God wrap you in his loving arms right now!

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  12. Ashley says

    August 5, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    God is THE healer, and cancer is a lie. If it doesn’t go on in heaven it has not authority on earth. I pray supernatural peace, rest, and healing into your entire family and through every organ in Ian’s body. I declare that every part of his brain functions the way God created it and I bind any ounce of disease, mass, or disorderly cell in the name of Jesus. I will continue to praise God for the complete and full restoration and healing of your son. YOU my friend are a testament to having faith, trust, and commitment to praise God in times of trial. Your next birthday will be full of joy with Ian by your side, healthy and ready to take on life and the will of God for it, with this being a testimony in life.

    All my love and all my faith,
    Ashley
    http://laluceimagery.blogspot.com
    twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AMarieWilson

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  13. Amy Lynne says

    August 5, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    I hope he continues to heal…love, hugs and prayers for your family!

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  14. marie says

    August 5, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    My son had major heart surgery- I know your fear and…your source of peace. I’m praying for you, your son, your family, your faith.

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