However the final biopsy results were not complete, so we are still hopefully guessing that Lothaire has non hodgkins lymphoma.
The doctor said that the PET scan showed hot spots only in the neck area - mostly the right side, but a few in the left. He is recommending a bone marrow biopsy as well, to make sure that everything is covered.
Unless the biopsy results show something totally different, the treatment will be IV chemotherapy which will probably last from 3 to 6 months. Much better than invasive surgery!
When he found out that we live in Arizona, we talked about transferring to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, and that is what we have decided to do. His office is making the arrangements so that the treatment for Lothaire can be expedited. We hope to be home early next week.
"Home" is an interesting word. We have been in temporary homes for the last 20 months - in Concepcion, in the hotels we frequented as we traveled our mission, and now, here in Salt Lake City. To a very large degree, home IS where the heart is, and we have been very happy and have felt extremely blessed. However the thoughts of returning to HOME home brings a flood of emotions.
We know that it will be wonderful, and that it will provide the best healing environment for Lothaire, surrounded by the love of sweet family and friends. We are grateful.
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| And here is a little taste of "home" for us! We are still in Salt Lake City (this was yesterday), but we are surrounded by sweet family - Amy and Patrick and their 4 cutie pies drove up from Arizona, Rick flew in from Virginia, and Jonas flew in from Hawaii. We are counting our many blessings! And just in case you have never visited Crown Burger in Salt Lake City, it's a must!!!!! |
Your sweet family is in our thoughts and prayers. Elder Bradley Wallace is our son and we are so grateful for all you did for him while he was serving in Chile. I received treatments for breast cancer a few years ago and it brought such sweet blessings to our family. You will be amazed at the beautiful experiences and blessings that will come to you and your family during this journey. Your missionaries and their families love you very much! Thank-you for your love and tender care shown to all of your missionaries.
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The Wallace Family
I went through the drive-thru there yesterday. Perhaps you were inside at that very moment! Oh wait, I see you were there the day before. Hope to see you before you head back home. Love to all of you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates! Love seeing you all together. All of these posts about Crown Burger make my mouth water. :) See you all real soon. Loves and hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you started writing again and are giving us updates too. I've been checking often over the last year. We are praying for President Bluth every day. We are so thankful to you for the love you have given our missionary, Elder Joshua Runyan, and all of the Concepcion South missionaries for the last 20 months. You have made a wonderful difference in their lives. Josh said President Bluth has always been the best example to him and says he's an amazing man. Just before President Bluth left for SLC, he approved Josh (Elder Runyan) extending his mission. I just wanted to thank you for the profound affect you've had on my son's life. I will be forever grateful.
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DeleteDear sister ....my family and I we pray for President Bluth and you....We hope he get better soon, ....we are so grateful for your service in our country, you are a great example for us...we love you...
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Pdte. Ovando
Gracias Presidente - we love and miss you and your family and the beautiful country of Chile! You will always be a part of our hearts!!
DeleteWe're so happy to have you both home... Even though we wish it were under better circumstances. We know you will miss the mission and the people of Chile. We hesitate to visit because we know you must be bombarded right now. Know that you are in our prayers. It is inspiring to see your faithfulness. Best Wishes! Love, Susan
ReplyDeleteDear CONNIE and LOTHAIRE , we too share your diagnosis as Lonnie was stage 4.. He is free now of his lymphoma,thanks to Oasis of healing in Mesa.. Not only did they save his life but they healed him using IPT which is targeted chemo at 10%... No hair loss, no damage to the body. We feel truly blessed and wanted you to know we are praying for you and your sweet family., love u both Lonnie and Debbie
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, Debbie. We are so glad that Lonnie is doing well - and we are looking forward to the day that we can say that about Lothaire! Love to you and yours!!
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