Sorry! I emailed and made phone calls, but didn't update the blog...oops. We are so happy that the surgeon does not feel that it is anything to be worried about. If the lump grows/changes, he will remove it and test it. Otherwise, we will just watch it. Such a relief, but I am never totally relaxed. Even Ted said the other day that he feels tension on a daily basis. Many reasons for tension, and they are not all bad...planning a wedding, Ted is planning on a remodeling project for the clinic, work, too many people that we know having surgery...and chemo...

It's funny that a blog that I read about a young lady (8) with cancer mentioned how fortunate that we live where we do. Carli and I had the conversation that if we didn't live here with our insurance and medical treatment, she could be dead. Such a sobering thought when you realize that all of these parents love their children, too, and many are helpless to do anything about their medical condition or their poverty. I read in a Mennonite publication tonight that if your needs are met, then you probably have enough to GIVE. Most of us don't see it that way in the light of the present economy. But God does promise to supply our needs...if we could just rest in HIM...

Guess I need to update as I have been getting lots of inquiries about Carli's lump. The Ultrasound did not show anything worrisome, but our family doctor wants her to get a surgical consult to see if they want to biopsy it. She does NOT want another scar, but I would probably feel better if it was biopsied just so we know for sure. It is amazing how calm Carli is about it (at least to me), and how my mind gets to thinking about what it could be. But, I am also surprised at how a peace I feel...must be all of the prayers that we are getting! Keep it up, and I'll update this as soon as I know anything!!

Preliminary good news...the tech that did Carli's U/S this morning said that she thinkt that it is nothing to worry about. We probably won't get the final radiologist results until Monday. At least this is better than not knowing anything! We still covet your prayers that this will be nothing that she will have to deal with! Thank you!

Prayer warriors needed.

I was hoping to never have to post a fearful blog again...but, here goes.

Carli found a lump on her chest last night. I am so thankful that she told me and showed it to me. She is thinking that it is "nothing", but Mom can't quite be that relaxed. As I have said before, you just wait for the "other shoe to drop". I realize that God says to rest in Him, but this stress is making me feel anything BUT restful.

The CD's that my friend Chris gave me have a song by Amy Grant that has been on my mind all day. The words in the chorus go something like this..."Hold me Jesus, I'm shaking like a leaf..you have been my King of Glory, now won't you be my Prince of Peace". THat's what I am praying right now, that I can find that peace that Jesus talks about. Chris also sent me encouraging scripture verses on the hour today, and that is amazing since she has 4 children to care for! It is friends like this that help you climb these mountains...

Carli has an ultrasound scheduled for 10:30 am on Thursday. Please uphold her in prayer as we await results.

Go Red for Women Day...I forgot to wear red!!

Carli is at work, Jeremy is at his place, Ted and I just might have to go out for dinner :)

Jane emailed and reminded us that it is one year since the news of no cancer!! Four more to go before the worries go away. I am just so thankful that she is here with us and planning a wedding! God is good.

The wedding plans are moving along. When she's home in the evening she looks up flower and cakes ideas on her computer. How did we ever plan anything without the internet? Guess it's called plain flowers, cake and ice cream...

TGIF!!!

Great ideas for Kelsie...you guys are so much more creative than I am!!

And remember...it took a "Buckeye" to win the Super Bowl for the Steelers....