Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Good News

I want to thank everyone for praying for Tom during this bout with cancer. It wasn’t easy to move right after he had his last chemo treatment, but God worked it all out for us.

One of the first things we had to do when we got to New York was connect with an oncologist so that Tom could have his follow up PET Scan to see how effective the chemo was. We heard from the doctor’s office today and the scan came back good. No cancer was evident and he is now in remission again.

He will have a check up in July with the doctor to discuss follow-up treatments. There is a big relief in my heart today and I celebrate the fact that it is gone.

With cancer, I live in the now – it’s gone now and life will get back to normal. The unfortunate part of it all is that this type of cancer has a very high recurrence rate. As far as the medical profession is concerned it’s not “if” it will come back, but “when.” That’s the medical profession.

The medical profession doesn’t always factor in God. The hope I have in God is that Tom will not have to go down this road again. I can’t and I won’t let the medical profession rob me of the joy of a good report with the underlying warnings of recurrence.

Thank you to all of you, who have prayed during this difficult time – it has helped us more than you know. I thank God for His part in all of this. I thank Him and hold on to the hope that Tom will not have to face this again. With God all things are possible. With Him we are made whole and we are healed. For this I am grateful.

© Nadine Zawacki 2009

20 comments:

Lala's world said...

AMEN!!! so glad for the good report!

Ann(ie) said...

Tears sprang to my eyes when I read this. AMEN!!!! Hugs to you both. Such beautiful beautiful news.

a woman who is said...

Dan and I are both rejoicing with you! As your dear hubby would say "Today is a good day"!

Jourdan said...

YESSSS!! I am so happy! And so glad that God has worked it out for you guys...he's good like that :) blessings, blessings, blessings,
jo

United Studies said...

As I said on Facebook, I am SO thankful for this wonderful news!

Jill said...

Praise God for the good news!

j said...

I am praising God with you today! What wonderful WONDERFUL news to receive in New York. Hugs to you and Tom and thank you for sharing the good news.

chelle said...

What wonderful news! So glad for both of you!

Scarlet said...

With God, FULL healing is possible. You are so right, my friend. I am thrilled with this news and I hope you and Tom have fun celebrating!!

Anonymous said...

TY Jesus!

Louise said...

AMEN!! Such great news :)
Hugs

Italian Bird said...

Amen, Great news..very happy for both of you! God bless.
Maria

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Rejoicing with you about the good report!!!

Dawn said...

Hallelujah! What great news!

Bex said...

amen! praise god he is in remission. this just all reminds me of daniel and when his friends walked through the fire and didn't even get scorched.

palmtreefanatic said...

Praise God! Thanks for the update! so happy to hear this! Be Blessed!

Brenda said...

Oh Nadine, that's wonderful news! I'm with you on your thoughts...with God all things are possible. The Drs. our just doing their job, but God has the final say doesn't He?!

Deb said...

Praise God.
THAT'S WONDERFUL NEWS!
Yahoo!

Shionge said...

So Happy and cheers to good progress and good health :D

Anonymous said...

I am so glad to read that Tom is back in remission!