Trial or Miracle???? Pam's story Continues... and Craig too!

Well today I will do an update on my brother, as nothing has changed on me....

This morning the doctor was finally able to do surgery on his liver and drain it. The drain will be there for a while. Not sure the time frame. Craig said that as it drained he immediately started feeling better. He was able to breath without hurting. The doctor said that his yellow coloring should start coming back to pink as the poison is leaving his body. Following the Liver surgery, he was immediately taken in for the bone marrow procedure. And then after a very long and exhausting day, Chemo was started. ALL testing and procedures have now been completed.
He will now spend the next 5 days in the hospital on chemo, and then be allowed to go home for two weeks. As far as the testing results. So far the doctor has said that "They have found NO surpises." We are guessing that means that the cancer is in the area where originally thought and has not spread. We do not know that for sure, but from the comment, that is what we are believing. If that is the case, this is VERY good news! The doctor said that just with his liver being drained of the poison, Craig should be feeling ALOT better. Most of his sickness was most likely caused from the non functioning liver and not the cancer.
We should be getting all the formal reports back from all the tests and procedures, the beginning of next week and will then know what stage of cancer he is in.
His family, and ours as well, are very grateful for all the love and prayers. Especially for my friends who are praying for my brother, of whom they don't even know. THANK YOU!

Just a quick update on me. I am getting stronger every day. To just look at me, you would have no idea that I am dealing with cancer. (Except I've lost 22 lbs. since summer). Not all of which was from cancer, most was from stress for personal issues. I am still struggling with energy, but I know that will come back in time. Today I actually went shopping for a little bit ALL BY MYSELF! That was weird! I promise I am not over doing, and Kassie is making sure of that. I really enjoy having her here to give me the continued support I need.
I am grateful for friends and family, for all your comments on facebook! You are truly wonderful!!! I am also grateful for my 18 month old grandson, who today said, "gramma", then folded his arms and bowed his head. His mommy figured this meant he wanted to say a prayer for his gramma, so they did. What a precious angel!!!
PS.... the Lymphoma and breast cancer wrist bands I ordered for the family are in. The are great and each says, "No one fights alone." And from all the support and love we have felt, my brother and I both know that we are NOT fighting this alone!!!!
Until next time....