Hello Dear Friends and Family!
It is very late, but we wanted to give a quick update. Please know that we will keep everyone posted with more details as we know them and are able to get them posted. YOUR CONCERN, LOVE AND SUPPORT MEANS SO MUCH TO OUR FAMILY!!
~A tumor in the cervical section of the spinal cord was detected just last Friday. There is also something suspicious in his thoracic spine area, but not identifiable. Bruce started back on steroids immediately to prevent swelling in these critical areas.
~A brain MRI was done at OHSU on Sunday night with an immediate follow up appt with Dr Fuss, the radiation oncologist, on Monday morning.
~The brain MRI showed that Bruce has 8 new brain tumors, all in the last month,.....this was very shocking and very sad news.
~The plan is to radiate the 3 largest brain tumors (targeted radiation, just like his other brain tumors) and then have full brain radiation.
~He will have a mask fitting and simulation tests done this Wed at OHSU.
~He will have a full pet scan at OHSU on Fri to fully determine what is happening with his spine and check the status of the chest and lung tumors.
How are we doing, you might be asking.....
BRUCE SAYS: "IT IS HARD NEWS, BUT WE ARE TRUSTING GOD AND TRYING TO CHERISH EVERY MOMENT WE HAVE WITH OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!"
MBA SAYS: "DITTO!"
Our kids were very sad to hear the news and trying to deal with their hurt. They are also learning to trust God in the hard things, be honest with their feelings and thoughts, and are turning to each other for support and comfort....what a lesson to learn at such a young age.
They love God and are sensing his presence and nearness....as are their mom and dad!
Love,
MBA for the A TEAM!!
ONE DAY AT A TIME TEAM!!!
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My heart hurts for all of you. I am sending all of my positive energy to you. There is so much strength in numbers. The number of people who are and have been praying with you and for you, whether it is by your side or from afar are the strength, along with your faith, that will lift you up. It might be hard to feel sometimes, but you know it is there. Remember, tears are good. I am including the words to a favorite song from the musical "Godspell". Your family and all who love and pray for you are Good Gifts. My love to you today and always, love, suzanne
"We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land..
But it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand..
He sends us snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain...
The breezes and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain...
All good gifts around us
Are sent from Heaven above
Then thank the Lord, thank the Lord for all his love...
We thank thee then, O Father, for all things bright and good,
The seedtime and the harvest, our life our health our food,
No gifts have we to offer for all thy love imparts
But that which thou desirest, our humble thankful hearts!
All good gifts around us
Are sent from Heaven above..
Then thank the Lord, thank the Lord for all his love.."
I really wanna thank you Lord!
All good gifts around us
Are sent from Heaven above..
Then thank the Lord, oh thank the Lord for all his love..
Thank you for writing, MaryBeth... In my sadness came these words from the radio that I see in both of you.
"I will declare the beauty of the Lord,
For nothing compares to the beauty of the Lord;
Jesus your love, it takes my breath away;
Now I'm living today for the beauty of the Lord."
May Christ continue to be lifted up and glorified through this stage. Much love, MA
To our A team family whom we are so blessed to know and be a part of:
"Let the glory of the Lord, rise among us. Let it rise."
May you miniute by minute be bathed in his warm love. LD
To all the A TEAM.......we hurt along with you as you deal with this hard news. We hope you find energy and strength through the continued prayers of many. You ALL are truly AMAZING! What a GIFT you have in trusting and sharing that with all of us.
Peace, Love, Hugs
Carol & Bob
A TEAM...sharing the following email with you from our cousins who have been praying for you.....Carol & Bob
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Thanks Carol for this recent posting. I'm just back from Sts. Peter & Paul's chapel and as I mentioned earlier had composed a new weekly prayer request list ( Bruce & family have been on it right from the beginning after learning of their health issue) and with the updated news of the discovery of more tumors cut & pasted it and attached it to the prayer list. Bruce & Mary Beth's fist names are shown only so the personal note from MB had several folks responding that this news requires a stronger focus with their prayers as the challenges and needs lay ahead for them.
Prayers are all we can offer from Hamilton and be assured they will continue,
Jim & Judy
Just want you to know we are praying for you! Your family has tremendous strength!
"Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name"
Alexander crew,
I just want to agree with many of the other comments and encourage you to keep holding onto the hand of our Heavenly Father. Our Bible study has been praying for you, Don and I recently got together to pray and you are also in our church bulletin so others are praying too!
kh
To all the Alexanders:
Many thanks for all the joy and inspiration you bring to others. It's time for 'pay back'. Judging from the others' comments, 'pay back' is on its way.
Time to schedule a weekday Mass to direct some goodwill your way.
th
I am praying for you, Bruce...
Leonid P.
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