STAGE 2!!!

Man, GOD is ridiculously good!  It has been 1 day shy of exactly 11 months since my diagnosis, and the LORD has continued to show us HIS grace, mercy, and faithfulness in our hour of need.  I went to the doc today.  The doctor visits have become so frequent and routine, as have the lab visits, that they appear on my calendar, and we don't really react with great emotion or anticipation as much as we did at the beginning. Today was no exception.  The day began with dropping the kiddos off at school, talking with clients on the phone, you know the usual bank stuff.  My appointment time being at noon was even different than the usual morning slot so the busyness of the day was distracting me even up to my arrival at Beaver Medical.  I was greeted by my usual nurse, weighed in (always a pleasure), had good blood pressure readings, and stuck my nose back in a book.  My reading was interrupted by a cell phone call (I know my wife is thinking "Shock of the century, his phone rang..." right now as she is reading this).  I usually don't take calls when I am already in the treatment room, but this time I did.  While I was on the phone Dr. Gamal came in.  He greeted me with his typical warm smile and handshake, and I mouthed to him my apology for the occupying mobile conversation.  His gentle and understanding demeanor was unshaken as he situated himself on his doctor's rolling stool when he casually opened his 3-ring binder.  He drew my attention to a page in the binder, and with surgical precision used his pointer finger to exact my interest to one word that changed not only my mood, my focus, and my energy level for the day, but my life forever.  That word was NEGATIVE!  God has officially brought us through to the second stage of remission!(cytogenetic remission)  The test was negative for presence of any cancerous cells.  All praise and glory be to HIM!  Our next steps are to continue the course of treatment, and shoot for the 3rd and final stage.(molecular remission)  Dr. G cautioned me that it is common for patients to not ever reach that stage, but nothing is impossible for the LORD!  Thank you again for your continued prayers!  We love each of you!

Who knows when one word will change your life forever.  Enjoy the blessings that the day hold for you.

-Chris

Facebook woes

Alright, here is the deal. I recently got on facebook and there are probably a gazillion people on that thing that I know from back in the day.  The problem is, I was sort of, well not sort of, I was a jerk!  Not just a tad snotty, or rude, I'm talking full blown JERK!  I was mean spirited and didn't really care about anyone but myself.  I know, I know some of you are wondering what has really changed (heheheheee) but in all honesty I feel I owe some sort of apology or explanation to those I hurt along the way.  How could I ever be a good witness of what God can do in a person's life unless others, who may or may not believe in Jesus, can see for themselves his ability to transform us.  I keep starting to right messages to a slew of high school and college friends only to find myself erasing the message that I tried so hard to get just right, before I can actually send it.

Woe is me!  Any suggestions out there?

With that said, I want Chris to get on facebook because not only does everyone love him, now and then, but he could actually get in touch with so many peeps.  He however has no interest.  If you feel Chris should change his mind....coment here PLEAZZZZZZZZZE!

Hey peeps out there.  It was my husbands vision to have this blog so that we could keep people updated on our family.  Notice there has been no updates since DECEMBER!  HELLOOOOOOO!!!! OK, so I may not be as eloquent as he, but I will attempt to pick up where he left off.  Soon that is, because Marlie is striving me right now.

Love you all!