Be and Be Not Afraid

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.


17 Responses to “Be and Be Not Afraid”

  1. TwoBusy says:

    Fuck.

    All fingers, toes and other extremities here crossed on VB’s behalf.

  2. 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).

  3. vampdaddy says:

    Feel free to share…Always and thanks.

  4. Cousin Maeghan says:

    Thinking of you guys, with fingers crossed.

  5. Susan says:

    Endless prayers are on the way for you and your amazing boy.

  6. heather~* says:

    Ever reading. Thinking of you and your family, fingers crossed and whatnot.
    heather a

  7. Lainey-Paney says:

    Oh, you guys will be in my thoughts & prayers.

  8. diane says:

    Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way! diane

  9. mumma boo says:

    Prayers, hugs, and lots of love coming your way, VampFamily. Crossing everything we’ve got, too. Love you guys.

  10. Aunt Anna says:

    I pray it is Nothing! Sending Hugs and Many Prayers Your Way! Love & Miss You!

  11. Heather Janules says:

    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

  12. Patti C says:

    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.

  13. Erica says:

    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

  14. Mommy G says:

    You have always been in my thoughts and prayers….
    even more so now…never give up hope…with much love,
    Mommy G

  15. amy pellerin says:

    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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