Hey everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know that we haven't forgotten to update lately, our computer is malfunctioning at the moment. When we get it up and running, I will give some updates.
I will let you know that Jason's baseball team is doing great--they are currently 10-1-1.
Jason finished up his first round of chemo this past weekend and he did fine.
God bless you!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
WE ARE HOME & WE ARE WELL!
Well, we didn't hear that the tumor was gone but God has still answered our prayers! The Duke doctors confirmed that the cancer is a grade II out of IV oligoastrocytoma (grades I and II are considered low grade which in turn makes it less agressive). They told us that they would not typically treat a grade II cancer but just monitor it to watch for any changes, however, they are going to treat Jason's cancer because of the size of the tumor and how it is infiltrated throughout the brain. The hope is that the tumor will shrink, however, as long as it stays the same, Jason should have many years to be my husband, a daddy, a teacher and a coach. The plan for right now is to continue on the same chemotherapy that Jason was taking. He will take chemo for 5 nights and then be off of it for 23 nights. The process will take place 12 times (a year). Jason is expected to continue handling the chemo just fine. The docs said that they were not able to tell if there had been any improvement on the MRI yet. Basically, Jason's brain has taken a beating over the last couple months with the surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy and it is just too bruised to be able to tell what the changes are. He will get a MRI completed every 2 months. The next MRI should tell a little more about the changes that are occuring. Jason is scheduled to go back to Duke in August. Most likely we will be traveling to Duke every 3-4 months for the time being.
Jason wanted me to add "Joslyn is the best wife ever!" You gotta love him!
Jason wanted me to add "Joslyn is the best wife ever!" You gotta love him!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Not too much to report
Well it is already Friday morning this week--time just flew by this week. Jason had his MRI yesterday, but there's not alot for us to say right now. The scan looked the same as the very first one to Jason and I. However, that doesn't mean a thing since we do not have a trained eye as to what the heck we are looking at. We are interested to see what the Duke doctors say when we get there Monday. We are leaving Sunday morning and Jason has appointments with the doctors on Monday at 1:00 and Tuesday at 8:00. Please put us in your prayers for safe travel, good appointments, and that the doctors have the knowledge to lead us in the right direction for any additional treatments that Jason will need.
Jason's team had a great season opener against Meridian on Tuesday. They won both games--it was a nice way to start the season. Their games last night got canceled due to bad weather. They were tied 5-5 in the top of the 5th inning against Midland High, however, it doesn't count because they didn't get the fifth inning completed. They are supposed to play in the Hertitage tournament this Saturday.
The Midland Daily News had a very nice article in the paper about Jason on Wednesday, April 9th on the front page. Taylor and Easton were even able to get in the picture (they are sooo cute). It was titled "Source of Inspiration". Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find the article on their online site at www.ourmidland.com However, in that same issue there was a long article about the baseball team's season opener in the sports section.
I will end with the following verse:
"I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us." Romans 8:18
Jason's team had a great season opener against Meridian on Tuesday. They won both games--it was a nice way to start the season. Their games last night got canceled due to bad weather. They were tied 5-5 in the top of the 5th inning against Midland High, however, it doesn't count because they didn't get the fifth inning completed. They are supposed to play in the Hertitage tournament this Saturday.
The Midland Daily News had a very nice article in the paper about Jason on Wednesday, April 9th on the front page. Taylor and Easton were even able to get in the picture (they are sooo cute). It was titled "Source of Inspiration". Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find the article on their online site at www.ourmidland.com However, in that same issue there was a long article about the baseball team's season opener in the sports section.
I will end with the following verse:
"I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us." Romans 8:18
Monday, April 7, 2008
We're back!
Hello everyone,
We had an awesome vacation in Cancun--the weather was wonderful (sunny and warm--just the way I like it). We got back to our house around midnight on Saturday. The kids had an absolute blast--they pretty much lived in the pools! We went on a Pirate Ship ride and they seemed to like that. We also went to Wet N Wild but the kids were too little to go down the slides but they had a great time in the wave pool and the lazy river. Jason and I went deep sea fishing with a couple of Jason's friends while we were there. It was pretty neat. Jason caught two sail fish (98 and 90 inches)--we are getting one mounted (should have it in 3-4 months) and Jason LaFave is getting the other one mounted. I caught a baracuda (my first big fish)--my arms were a little weak when I was finished. Jason LaFave caught 2 bonitas and Jared Hughes caught a half of a bonita--a shark came and took the other half! The fishing was great and we just want to say thank you to my brother, Cris, for chartering the boat for us!
Jason felt great the entire week we were there. I even forgot that Jason had cancer while we were there. That felt nice to get my mind off of it all. Jason sees Dr. Hurtubise this afternoon and then has an MRI on Thursday morning. I will update if there is any news.
Jason is back to work today and his first baseball game is tomorrow at Bullock Creek and they are playing against Meridian (Jason's high school). Hopefully, the weather holds up.
Take care and God bless you!
Joslyn
We had an awesome vacation in Cancun--the weather was wonderful (sunny and warm--just the way I like it). We got back to our house around midnight on Saturday. The kids had an absolute blast--they pretty much lived in the pools! We went on a Pirate Ship ride and they seemed to like that. We also went to Wet N Wild but the kids were too little to go down the slides but they had a great time in the wave pool and the lazy river. Jason and I went deep sea fishing with a couple of Jason's friends while we were there. It was pretty neat. Jason caught two sail fish (98 and 90 inches)--we are getting one mounted (should have it in 3-4 months) and Jason LaFave is getting the other one mounted. I caught a baracuda (my first big fish)--my arms were a little weak when I was finished. Jason LaFave caught 2 bonitas and Jared Hughes caught a half of a bonita--a shark came and took the other half! The fishing was great and we just want to say thank you to my brother, Cris, for chartering the boat for us!
Jason felt great the entire week we were there. I even forgot that Jason had cancer while we were there. That felt nice to get my mind off of it all. Jason sees Dr. Hurtubise this afternoon and then has an MRI on Thursday morning. I will update if there is any news.
Jason is back to work today and his first baseball game is tomorrow at Bullock Creek and they are playing against Meridian (Jason's high school). Hopefully, the weather holds up.
Take care and God bless you!
Joslyn
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