4/24/07 Everything went well in Clarion yesterday. Craig did the lymph node biopsy in her neck and an oncologist from Clarion did 2 bone marrow biopsies from her pelvis. Needless to say, she is quite sore and can't wait for the incision on her neck to heal.
Now we wait for results. The pathologist in Clarion said that it is definitely Lymphoma, now we wait for the typing and staging. She has rather large nodes in her chest, so please pray that these don't cause any problems before we start treatment.
We covet your prayers. We don't know how we would get through this without our family and friends. Special thanks, beyond words, to Jane and Craig.
Now we wait for results. The pathologist in Clarion said that it is definitely Lymphoma, now we wait for the typing and staging. She has rather large nodes in her chest, so please pray that these don't cause any problems before we start treatment.
We covet your prayers. We don't know how we would get through this without our family and friends. Special thanks, beyond words, to Jane and Craig.
17 comments:
Beth, Ted, Tara, Carli, and Kelsey
I am so glad that yesterday is over and that things went well!! Waiting for the results will be difficult but I know patience is one of your strong points!!! Lots of prayers and postive thoughts are being directed your way....I know you can feel them!!! Lana
Dear Gerber Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you await the test results. We hope that you are feeling better from the biopsy process very soon.
Blessings,
Neal, Steph, and Joy
Ted, Beth, Tara, Carli, and Kelsey
I am so glad to hear that everything went well yesterday! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family...
Erica
Ted,,Beth,Carli,Kelsey & Tara,
Praying for healing & results Soon!
We know God will hold u together as a loving family...he has wrapped his arms around you all.
Hope u feel all the prayers...
love,
Greg, Deb & Paige
Carli,
I cannot wait to see what God is already doing in all this! He is faithful and is holding your hand. I know it may be very hard to do right now, but try to rest in Him. He's got you! You are in my daily prayers!
Love,
Deb Fitzwater
Thank you all for including us in you circle of information. We are very thankful that you have such good friends in PA that will make sure you get the best, and quickest, treatment available. We're holding you in the Light in Indiana.
Cresta, Ed, Solly, and Lyle
Hi Gerber Fam.
I work with Beth so what I say here is based on knowing her and all of her goodness and grace. Using the adage "apples don't fall far from trees", I know that this is a family of great faith and strength. Your journey with God has never been challenged to the degree that it is today. Hang on to each other and those around you. With patience, soon you will know what this journey has in store for you. Your physical strength, courage, and love will surely support you well as you encounter the good and the bad on this faithful journey. Remember, you are not alone!!
Thinking of you clearly with love, heidi
Thank you so much for the update. We are praying for you daily. Remain strong in your faith in the Lord. We love you.
Love, Matt Jen & kids
Dear Gerber Crew,
We have so many friends and family praying and asking about you. We all want to continue to petition God on your behalf and at the same time we're all trying to remember that God loves Carli even more than her Ted, Beth, Tara and Kelsey do! Rely on your faith in Him, and on the many people with whom He has surrounded you. You are not alone, you don't have to be perfect and in spite of all this, you still have much to be thankful for... I know that I am thankful for you!
Love,
Shelly
Dear Gerber Family
Glad to hear that things have gone well for Carli so far. Our Prayers are with you all through this ordeal. I will keep Eileen, Lois and Olive up to date as I receive more information.
Love to you all,
Bill & Lucille Flowers
dear Gerber Family,
Know that are thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thanks for keeping us up to date with Carli.
I feel as if you all have stood beside me all of my life, so it is my turn to show that I will do the same. I consider you as part of my family. If you need me, do not think twice before contacting me. I love you and pray for you every day. Carli, you are truly my sister. I know you can feel the prayers because there are so many. Muah! Hugs and kisses! Love, Alyssa
Hi Carli,
I have been praying for you, and sent out many prayer requests for you. I know that Jesus heals. Here are some verses to take to heart:
This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: "He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases." - Matthew 8:17
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. - 1 Peter 2:24
Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you. - Exodus 23:25
...receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him. - 1 John 3:22
...for I am the Lord, who heals you. - Exodus 15:26
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." - Mark 10:27
God Bless!!!
- Brandon Gilbert (Salem)
Beth, Ted,Tara, Carli & Kelsey,
We are thinking of you every day as you go through this difficult time.
I have told people I work with and you are on numerous prayer chains now in Canton.
Stay strong. God will see you through this tough time
Love
Dave & Gilda
We love you. Although this is a long journey, we have seen God's hand and His grace over the past week. Many people here are praying and asking how Carli is doing. It has been a life affirming and faith affirming week here in Clarion despite the difficult news. In a short time, Carli has touched lots of lives.....we are praying for the many people who will be coming into her life to bring her healing and comfort during this journey.
Beth, Ted Carli and all, Our hopes and prayers are with you all. Riley is still in the hospital but said to send you his wishes and prayers. I know prayer works because it is helping us deal with Riley's cancer. Olive and Riley
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