Sigh of Relief and Jump for Joy!

More good news today!  The tumors are still shrinking!  We are so thrilled to hear this news today.  What a relief!  Trent admitted he did not think that was what we were going to hear today.  I KNEW he was keeping something from me. 

We had the scan at about 9:00 this morning.  They had to do it twice because Trent coughed.  After he was done the tech said it looked good.  We weren't sure whether she meant the picture or the tumors.  Then began the waiting game.  Right before we headed to see Dr. Gouw we ran into our former bishop from Providence.  It was good to see him and his wife and see that he is doing well too.  We visited for a few minutes and shared  stories of all the benefits that have come from both of our situations.  Then we dashed off to hear the results.  We even rode the golf cart all the way down the hall.  That made a big difference for Trent and I only felt a little sheepish.  I felt like I should have been doing the pageant wave...you know, "elbow, elbow, wrist, wrist, wrist, fix the pearls and start again".  I will have to practice up before we ride the cart again! 

We were waiting for Dr. Gouw and Grace popped her head in the door and just sat there smiling.  Then she finally blurted out, "You do realize that when you see my smiling face it is good news, right?!"  YEAH!  Three times in a row!  That took the pressure off, bigtime.  When Dr. Gouw came we learned that he would be sending the scans to a thoracic surgeon in the valley.  The tumors had shrunk enough that he felt surgery would now be an option.  The small tumors that were BB size are now only specks on the scan, the smaller of the big tumors is the size of skittle maybe, it used to be the size of a shooter marble.  And the big tumor that started out larger than a golf ball is now only the size of a shooter marble.  Hallelujah!  There also doesn't appear to be any new lesions and all the surrounding organs appear normal. 

So we started Round 11 of chemo today.  Trent will finish this round and probably see the surgeon around the 8th of February.  IF surgery is a go he will probably be scheduled within the week following the visit with the surgeon.  Hopefully the surgery will NOT include cutting through the breastbone.  We are still hoping the doctor can go in through Trent's back and side.  Well see...

While Trent was being infused Dr. Jones and his nurse, Nancy stopped by for a visit.  They were all smiles and so surprised that Trent had made it this far.  We are learning more and more every time we talk to the doctors that they really had very little hope for Trent when we first arrived.  Dr. Jones said that with as much disease and as advanced as it was, Trent shouldn't be alive.  MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!

We did take about forty minutes to celebrate with a quick little lunch/dinner at the Olive Garden on the way home.  I know, lame.  But we will have to do some serious celebrating when he is all better!

We are expecting Round 11 to completely kick Trent's bootie.  Not looking forward to that.  It has already begun.  As I type this Trent is moaning and writhing in pain in his bed.  Hopefully we are nearing the end of this trial...hopefully.

So, thank you all again for all of your prayers, fasting, love, and support.  We are experiencing a miracle and are so grateful for it!