Round 2

Leah's Bible study group in "Team Dan" gear!

Dan couldn't have a sweeter cheering section! (Can you believe these beautiful women have 18 children between the 5 of them.--They really know what it means to be patient and persistent!)

Go Team Dan! "Be strong!"

Happy Monday!

I have been quite remiss in my posting duties, but I truly didn't know what to write following Dan's own words. He is such a source of strength for me. I have been blessed and humbled by being able to see what he chooses to share on this blog site.

Dan's battle with cancer is far from over, but he is steady and strong. We will not know what the "shadow" on the MRI is for at least another month. It could be radiation effects, surgery residue/scar tissue or cancer. Dan starts chemo this week, so please pray for the chemo to really penetrate and eliminate any residual cancer cells.

We spent the weekend in Vero Beach with my family. It was restorative to be with with my mom and dad. They got up with the children each morning and gave Dan and me a chance to just enjoy each other. Sunday morning we went to Trinity Episcopal (my childhood church) and it was like coming home. The priests and the congregation there are so "on fire" with the Holy Spirit that it is just amazing to worship with them. We really had fun visiting with many of the wonderfully faithful friends that have been lifting us up in prayer over the last few months...Thank you.

Many people have asked me how Dan got his tumor. We don't know. Somewhere around 95% of all people with GBM's don't know how they got them. There are warning signs to look for which include: headaches, which can be most severe in the morning; nausea or vomiting, which can be most severe in the morning; seizures or convulsions; difficulty thinking, speaking, or finding words; personality changes; weakness or paralysis in one part or one side of the body; loss of balance; vision changes; confusion and disorientation; and memory loss. Different parts of the brain control different functions, so symptoms will vary depending on the tumor's location. If you are having any of these symptoms go to the ER and get a CAT scan.

Dan and I feel very blessed to have been reminded about the temporary nature of life here on earth and we appreciate each day that we have with one another. We are living each day to the fullest. Like a good steward, Dan has taken many reasonable precautions to ensure for the welfare of his family. The one that I appreciate most has been the fact that he has proclaimed his faith in Jesus. I cannot imagine facing the trials that come in this temporal life without the assurance that Dan and I will have eternity together. Our faith not only gives us the hope of eternal life, it gives us the hope for total healing. Healing comes in many forms. We praise God for the gift of healing Dan and we humbly ask, that if it is in God's will, that Dan will be free of cancer as well.

Lots of love,
Leah

Just so that you can see the type of support that we have here (in Celebration) I am going to add a photo of my women's Bible study. I arrived last Monday to see the ENTIRE group in their "team Dan" gear. I have heard rumors that the staff of the Fitness Center here in Celebration had another "team Dan" dress up day. I will add that photo when I receive it!~L