It is with a very heavy heart that I write this one. Mark is out of surgery. He has too much disease to resect. His surgeon thought it would be too dangerous to procede. They punctured several holes in the intestine just trying to navigate and the tumor just blanketed the abdomen and is around the liver, but not in the liver. There is a lot of disease in the pelvic region as well. There aren't surgical options at this point. We are just devestated.
Our only options at this point will be chemotherapy. Mark is still under the anesthesia and hasn't been told this yet. We are trying to collect ourselves so we can be supportive for him.
They think we will be here about 5 days for Mark to recover from the surgery they did. We will keep you updated as much as possible. Continue to pray for us.
God bless!!!!!
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I have no words to offer, I just wanted you and Mark to know how much Kevin and I have been thinking about and praying for you both, and the kids.
I will just second what Tina said...Jim and I are praying too.
I wish I could offer more comfort. I'll continue to pray.
You are in my prayers.
We will keep up the prayers; you keep up the fight. Shelley and I are constantly thinking of you and your family.
You all have been lifted up in prayers for nearly two years ... the prayers continue in earnest.
I know how hard it is to get bad news in a hospital, out of town, etc., for the patient and for the loved ones. May God give you the strength and grace you need to get through each step coming your way.
Michael prays every night for Mark, and he will continue. Love, the Keys
We are all praying for God's peace to be with you all right now. Keep fighting and God Bless!
Mary Rainey
We continue to lift you up in our prayers and pray for your comfort and courage in this difficult time.
Ronda,
I'm so sorry. We're still praying for you and your precious family.
Janine
Mark and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will pray for a special blessing of strength right now.
Joye Hughes
This is very discouraging news. Please remember that you are not alone. I will share this with Fr Bill and the folks at church. God bless the Bertus Family.
rb
You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers. Know that we are here to help in any way we can.
I'm praying for you and your family.
Ron Anders
I found you through Carly's Caringbridge site. I stopped by to add my best wishes and prayers. I don't have any words of comfort but you are in my thoughts.
Kathy
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU! GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUG THIS HARD TIME. KEEP YOUR FAITH AND RELY ON HIM. WE LOVE YOU ALL!
Very sad to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Michaël & Heidi
I am so very sorry!! Mark has been on my mind all day. I will be praying for you as you have to talk to Mark and as you proceed with your treatment options.
2 Cor. 1: 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God
Love in Christ,
Cole’s (Caring Openly, Loving Eternally) prayer team
www.colesfoundation.com
Sandy Daron
I am so sorry to hear this news. Your family has been in our prayers since this journey began. I know that there are no words to comfort you, but please know that many prayers are being said for you all. Kathi Correia
I just learned of Mark and your website through COLE'S Foundation. I am sorry for the news you received following the surgery. I pray for an easy recovery, peace, wisdom, and comfort during this difficult time. May He continue to bless and keep you all in the palm of His hand.
Janet
COLE'S Prayer Team
www.colesfoundation.com
I also found you through Carly's Caringbridge site. I'm an Auburn grad and was a member of St. Michael's CSO. I am so sorry and I just wanted to tell you that my heart and my prayers go out to you and all of your family. God bless.
We are thinking of you here at the University of Mississippi.
We are praying for all of you!
You and your family are always in our thoughts in prayers. May God bless you all!
Wilson and family
Ronda and Mark:
John and I were just heart broken to read what the doctor found on Friday. Our prayers are with you and your precious family!!!! We pray his pain is much better. We are leaving for 10:30 Mass shortly and we will offer the Mass up for you!
Love, John, Kathy, Maria, Elise and Julia Mitchell
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