APRIL 27, 2012

This month marks the 3 year anniversary of Gary's stem cell transplant.  At this time, 3 years ago, we could see the 'light at the end of the tunnel' as far as his treatment went, but there was still uncertainty of Gary beating the cancer. We have 2 more years before the doctors will officially declare him "Cancer free." 

So many things have happened in 3 years!.  We were able to return to the Philippines to continue the work that God had called us to do, but the recovery process has been slow.

The cancer did so much damage to the nerves in Gary's left arm and eye.  He struggles to do common, every day things and deals with severe pain that will be with him the rest of his life.

BUT...

He has been able to keep up with a full schedule of preaching and training ...

Celebrate another birthday ...

With brother Perry

Comfort his daughter during the loss of her husband ...

See HERE

Golf with his son, who recently returned from Afghanistan ....

 

And be around to spend time TOGETHER with our children and grandchildren ...

 For which, we are very thankful!

MAY 20

Gary continues to have good and bad days. Yesterday, he was able to get out for awhile and although was tired at the end of the day, he felt good. This morning however, he started the day throwing up. So, he is back to bed hoping his stomach will settle down.

Tomorrow, is moving day, or at least loading the van day. I plan to take Gary to a hotel so he can rest while the hired movers load our things for me. My daughter Becky, is flying up tomorrow night to help me drive the van back to Oklahoma on Friday.

I can't say enough good about Mayo Clinic and the doctors! This is definitely the place to go if you have unexplained symptoms or cancer! They just have the knowledge, technology and resources that other places don't have. God used them to work a miracle in Gary's life. Stage 4 large B cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma of the nerves and CNS involvement! To be honest, there were many times that Gary and I did not think we would come to this day ... for him to be clean of the cancer and for us to be leaving Mayo Clinic together. My heart is full of thankfulness to God, to the doctors, nurses and staff of Mayo Clinic!