Daryl's tumor pathology came back. BENIGN! The lymph nodes were also free from tumor/cancer, so no chemo or further treatment should be necessary. Praise the Lord!
A lung xray did confirm that Daryl has fluid on his lungs. Somebody "dropped the ball" last night and he never got a 2nd dose of lasix (which helps take the fluid out of his body), so he had a rough night. But this morning we KNOW he has orders for 2 doses - he just got one and it's started working almost immediately.
Daryl is still very weak and not motivated much to get out of bed and walk or eat. I'm hoping that the good news about the tumor will be motivation for him, but also know that much of how he's feeling is related to carrying around the extra fluid.
The surgeon did say that this fluid issue has definitely delayed the expected recovery period, so I'm not sure how many more hospital days he has left. Could be another week. Please pray for wisdom as I make some decisions about how to handle the next week if he is still at the hospital. I'm debating having Caroline brought up here for a few days, but not sure that would be in any of our best interests (even though it's in my "heart's" interest!!!). My Dad is planning on coming so I can go home, but I think it's too much for one person to be at the hospital 24/7. I really need to stay. Decisions....
Thanks again for praying!
What great news! I'll be praying for you as you try to decide what is best. Your little girl looks like she is having a great time with her grandparents. Finally got them some milk on Wednesday-- the person who was supposed to go dropped out and didn't take her turn, so we were all without milk for a few days. Miss you-- please give Daryl our love and tell him we are praying for him, and for all of you!
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Bob and I are also thankful for this good news! will be praying for wisdom for you as you make these decisions. love you, ls
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord!!!!!! We are so happy to hear this news. We prayed for ya'll at cell group last night for this exact news.
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to pray that the fluid will continue to decrease and Daryl will start feeling more comfortable. We will also be praying for the upcoming decisions.
Just remember that you are not walking through this alone. God is right there with you and is going before you each step of the way.
PLEASE let us know if there is any way we can be of help.
We love you guys!
Veda
Woo-hoo! This is such an answer to prayer! So now we'll focus on getting that fluid out of his system! We are so relieved and giving God all the glory for these test results. Hang in there and chin up! Every day is heading in the right direction, even if some of them are not straight to the goal!
ReplyDeleteYEAH !!!!!! Praise God. Prayers have been answered. Congrats you two. I am so happy for you Daryl. Now you can concentrate on getting better. Stay motivated. The lasix will start working and you will be moving in the right direction (straight to the Bathroom). You have so many people supporting you and most of all God is there with you. Please take care of yourself and stay focused on the positive aspects of your healing. There will be set backs but you will do it. After all you have a wonderful wife taking care of you and a beautiful lil girl to get home to and a son on the way. I will continue to pray for you all. Take care :)
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YES!!!!!! God is Great!!, so now concentrate in getting better!, need to get ready to run after those two kids! Love Haidy
ReplyDeleteWhat great news, Wendy and Daryl!!! OUr God is soooo good and He has seen and is so pleased with ya'll's faith and trust in HIM!! Great testimony to His love and ya'll's pressing in for all hindrances to be removed. We keep ya'll "Aaroned and Hured" as you make decisions in the days ahead. I am declaring the "floods of water to recede quickly"!!! Papa God, send the dove out and bring back a branch of new life beginning!!!
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Margaret
What WONDERFUL NEWS!! PTL! God is Good--all the time. I have always heard that the fluids can really drag you down. I am praying that the Lazik really goes to work for you. Daddy has to take that daily and it really works on him! Keeps him hopping!!
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Kim
Praise God!! I'm thrilled to hear that the tumor was benign!!!! Praying hard that the fluid will come off and the healing will break through like the dawn! Hang in there Daryl (and Wendy)!
ReplyDeleteGreat news!! Let the healing continue.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! What a HUGE answered prayer!!! This news alone ought to help Daryl feel better!
ReplyDeleteMay God give you His divine wisdom as you journey through this new territory.
Love and prayers. Kaye
And yet again, God comes thru!!!!!!! Praise the Lord! Isn't He Wonderful!!! And to quote my sister, "Glory!" She would be shouting for you.
ReplyDeleteLove and Blessings! Elaine
...Clay sends his love and prayers and is soooo happy for you!
Hey Daryl!!! We have been following your progress since last weekend when we heard what was going on and we just wanted you to know that we are thinking of each of you and praying for you!!! And we are proud of you for all of your hard work and courage. We know that God's hand is in all this and HE will bring you thru (and your wife and babies)! Be strong and we hope you get home soon. If we can do anything for you please let us know!!!! Amy Tipton, Tammy Kirk, Michelle Champion (ICU)
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord!! God has truly answered our prayers. Daryl, you will be out of the hospital before ou know it. Let God continue to be your strength - when we are weak He is strong. We are praying for your continue recovery. Wendy, we are praying for wisdon in the decisions that need to be made.
ReplyDeleteHope you all are home soon.
God Bless,
Becky & Richard