Bruce finished his 14th full brain radiation session on Monday and his 14th spinal radiation session on Tuesday. We are glad to have that over and done with! Bruce had some major side affects from the treatment and quite a bit of difficulty managing his pain. Let's just say that the Hospice staff was amazing, they knew exactly what Bruce needed and made sure he got it! What a gift to both Bruce and I!
We look forward to a weekend of rest....whatever that means with 3 very active children at home....and just being together. Spencer was able to come home last weekend for the Superbowl (NY won, so it was a happy day) but his study load requires him to stay on campus for most weekends. We miss him tons and cherish our time with him!
We head up to OHSU on Monday, Feb 11th, for imaging, labs and radiation prep. Bruce will then have targeted radiation (radiotactic surgery) on the larger brain tumors on Tuesday and Thursday evening at OHSU....and then we are truly done with radiation.....AAAHHH!!! Please pray that the radiation did it's job.
The remainder of February will be dedicated to Bruce's recovery, MB's Arbonne business building, and maintaining the kid's busy schedules.
We look forward to March and hope for special things:
Who?...our family.
What?...the chance to get away together.
Where?....not sure, maybe CA, maybe the OR Coast.....
When?...to be determined, but hopefully early March.
Why?...cuz we sooooo need it.
How?...where there's a will, there's a way..and with Bruce's will, there will no doubt be a way!!!
Again, everyone's support, love, encouragement and prayers have been such a blessing and a source of strength for our family....we are where we are because of who you are! GOD IS SOOOOOO GOOD!
Finding Joy in the Journey,
Bruce, MBA, and the Crew!!
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Bruce, My brother Greg posted this on his blog, and I thought it might encourage you.
TITLED: On patience and "the magnificent future God has planned for us"
I just ran across J.B. Phillips' paraphrase of the passage (Romans 8:18-25) The Apostle Paul's thoughts on endurance, hope, and patience:
"In my opinion, whatever we may have to go through now is less than nothing compared with the magnificent future God has planned for us. The whole creation is on tiptoe to see the wonderful sight of the sons of God coming into their own. The world of creation cannot as yet see reality, not because it chooses to be blind, but because in God's purpose it has been so limited - yet it has been given hope. And the hope is that in the end the whole of created life will be rescued from the tyranny of change and decay, and have its share in that magnificent liberty which can only belong to the children of God!
It is plain to anyone with eyes to see that at the present time all created life groans in a sort of universal travail. And it is plain, too, that we who have a foretaste of the Spirit are in a state of painful tension, while we wait for that redemption of our bodies which will mean that at last we have realized our full sonship in him. We were saved by this hope, but in our moments of impatience let us remember that hope always means waiting for something that we haven't yet got. But if we hope for something we cannot see, then we must settle down to wait for it in patience."
So happy you are done with this set. Look forward to hearing where you are going to be going next!
Hospice is an incredible group. I have benefitted from their love and care for both my parents. What an incredible support they are to you! Praise God!
JMHaskell, thanks for sharing Romans 8. So strange because I have been immersing myself in Romans 8 for that last two days.
I will be praying through this for the A Team!
Dear Bruce & MB & the A-team,
We continue to pray for you in the ups and downs of your journey. You are not alone through this. We love you!
Jim & Corliss
Yes, joy in the painful journey... Love you, MA
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