Mark had his bowel test again today for the 4th time. He was thrilled when he woke this morning and got to go to the hospital for the wonderful colon test again. YIPEE!!!!! Anyway, we finally got a good report. His colon has almost completely healed. The fistula is down from 8 cm to around 1 cm. The radiologist commented on how dramatically it had shrunk. We will now have to wait on the Pittsburgh doctors to look at the films when they arrive and give us their opinion. We feel we are getting close to getting rid of the ileostomy. Mark will be glad to get rid of that.
Mark got to go by and see Dr. Farmer today while he was in the hospital. She still seems okay with the fact that we're waiting this long off of chemo. Mark looks wonderful and if you didn't know any better, you'd never guess him to be sick at all. He looks great. He still gets tired easy, but who wouldn't with all he's been through in the last year. We were just talking tonight about how tomorrow will be 3 months since his major surgery and how drastically it has changed our lives. It has been a bunch of highs and lows, but definitely all highs these days and we thank God for each and every one of them. We are quickly approaching the one year anniversary of Mark's cancer diagnosis. It seems like forever ago in some regards, but just like yesterday in others. Funny how you wake up one day thinking everything is okay, not realizing your life will never again be the same.
We are staying very busy with both boys playing football and Colton's baseball team is still together and gearing up for a tournament in October. Mark is helping to coach Colton's team and is very animated on the sidelines and in practice (imagine that!!!!). Emily is funny and sweet and such a mess. She keeps us very busy. She continues to do her ballet and tumbling classes every week. She can't wait until her recital (which isn't until May).
Thanks to everyone for all of your support, love and prayers through this journey. We appreciate all the caring and concern for Mark's health. God bless!!!!!
3 comments:
A quick suggestion on getting the films ro Pittsburg. Abandon the failed strategy of using a "professional" shipping company. Go out to a truck stop by the interstate, find a crystal meth fueled trucker who is headed that way and let him deliver the films. Just trying to help.
excellent news. things are very much on the upswing. i know there will be some setbacks, but the trend is in the right direction, and it is strong. thank you also for sharing this journey with us. please know the prayers continue daily.
God Bless the Bertus Family.
r beard from st mike's
We are so glad to hear the great news!! Can't wait to see you guys and see how good Mark looks. Give the boys a BIG hug for me and Emily a big kiss!
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