Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Encouragement Needed

From Ian,

Morning all

I am writing this from Starbucks!!! We heard yesterday that the biopsy results had come in. Diana has glioblastoma. It is the worse type of tumour. The staples in her head should be removed tomorrow and on Thirsday we will meet with radiation and discuss treatment. She will also get a CAT scan. Life expectancy is not known as it will depend on the radiation and chemotherapy. I have not told her as do not want to get her hopes down. She is determined to fight it. Diana was very upset yesterday with the children leaving. I went out this morning to get a disability sticker for the car and then wandered into starbucks for a break. Diana has workouts in the am so not away from her. Well am sorry that this edition is not the greatest.

9 comments:

  1. Chris Pashby, MidlandOctober 6, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Ian and Di,

    A verse from Stephanie.

    The Lord your God is with you, he is might to save. He will take great delight in your, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice
    over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

    Be encouraged with every small step.

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  2. ian we love you and sense your stress and cannot ever imagine how hard this is for you. di is in the midst of this struggle, she is the one who is going through it and she knows exactly how good or bad she feels, you have to watch, possibly feeling very powerless and helpless at times and wishing you could do more to help her through this. our hearts go out to you all but please know we are just as concerned re you and the kids as re di. hugs to you ouboet!! sorry, that's what living in pretoria does to us

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  3. Love you both so much, thinking of you constantly. Please give Di a hug from me x

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  4. there are no words...simply our love

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  5. Hi Ian

    Our prayers and thoughts are constantly with you and Di.

    Lots of love
    Julie and Craig

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  6. Ian, you and Di are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love Wendy and Ed

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  7. We are praying for God's peace, comfort and strength for you all.with much love Mike and Gail

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  8. Continuing to pray for you -- Lots of love coming your way from Midland -- Roger & Deanna Bryant

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  9. Dear Diana and Ian,
    You are on our minds and in our prayers. God bless you both and give you his peace.

    Love, Joyce and John

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