Sorry, folks — the scoreboard is frozen.
VB’s MRI came back yesterday, and to borrow from The Bard….”Something is rotten in the state of Denmark”.
We unfortunately are not yet sure what the white ghost-like area on the scan is. Yes, it could be the unthinkable, or it could be some late-effect condition that is non-”c-word” but still something to be concerned about. It could be nothing, or it could be everything.
So with the reality of less than stellar news on a Friday (while the attending physicians are all at a conference to boot) we are in a waiting place. Phone calls, emails and conversations have commenced, but it won’t be until Monday that we expect more clarity. In the meantime, VB has two birthday parties to attend this weekend, a stack of books due back at the library, and a date to watch me speak at an American Cancer Society luncheon for caregivers and survivors (the irony is not lost on that one). Life at the moment goes on.
As more information comes I will share it here, but knew that it wouldn’t help to wait on posting since I mentioned the MRI was coming. Once again we reach out for prayers, meditations and calls to the universe.
February 7th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Fuck.
All fingers, toes and other extremities here crossed on VB’s behalf.
February 7th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Oh, no. Just…no.
February 7th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Was so taken aback I got my own URL wrong (it’s a group Special Needs parenting blog I write for). I’m putting up a line about you, but won’t name your blog (if you’re cool with that e-mail me and I’ll gladly correct it to add–I’m sure everyone there would join me in holding our breath and crossing our fingers but I’ll leave it up to you).
February 7th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Feel free to share…Always and thanks.
February 7th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Thinking of you guys, with fingers crossed.
February 7th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Endless prayers are on the way for you and your amazing boy.
February 7th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Ever reading. Thinking of you and your family, fingers crossed and whatnot.
heather a
February 8th, 2009 at 1:00 am
Oh, you guys will be in my thoughts & prayers.
February 8th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way! diane
February 8th, 2009 at 2:28 am
Prayers, hugs, and lots of love coming your way, VampFamily. Crossing everything we’ve got, too. Love you guys.
February 8th, 2009 at 2:35 am
I pray it is Nothing! Sending Hugs and Many Prayers Your Way! Love & Miss You!
February 8th, 2009 at 11:22 am
What scary, awful news. I am so sorry.
I join the countless others who are praying for all of you and sending lots of love…
- Heather
February 9th, 2009 at 12:23 am
We are holding our breath and awaiting clarification that the white ghost is just that. Nothing of any substance at all. Sending all our love and strength through the waiting period.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Having just lost my mother to the beast, my thoughts are just right there with you. It’s a cruel game, this waiting. But God has given us, his children, the most wonderful gift of all Hope and it’s sister Faith. My hope comfort you, may faith give you strength. I am talking to the big man, I am praying I am asking I am hoping alongside you.
Lovingly,
Erica
February 10th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
You have always been in my thoughts and prayers….
even more so now…never give up hope…with much love,
Mommy G
February 10th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
My prayers are in overdrive for you all right now……with countless others, I will wait to hear the results….hugs to the three of you. –amy
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