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Posted 2018-02-13T02:24:05Z

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We received wonderful news today from Duke University!  Brian's MRI was much better than any of the doctors anticipated.  The tumor is shrinking and the doctor was extremely pleased with the results.    She even told Brian that he is an "over achiever!"  Everyone had told us not to get our hopes up but we now know how the power of prayer is working!  Brian will start chemo back up again this coming Sunday with 5 days on/23 days off.  We will be seeing an oncologist at Alexian Brothers hospital on Thursday who will be working with Duke.  We will return in April for another scan and look for continued improvement.  We could not be more grateful for Brian's progress and hope you will all continue praying and keep us in your thoughts.  We thought you would enjoy seeing Brian's celebratory dinner!

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Comments (33)

  • Mary Kluch
    Mary Kluch

    Excellent News!!! Continue prayers. Stay strong Brian, we love you! The Kluch family

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Kristine
    Kristine

    Yahooo that is great news!! So happy happy happy to hear this!! You deserve that awesome dinner Brian!! Keeping up the continued prayers like always!! 🙏🏻❤️ Thank you so much for the update!!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Ann Grygo
    Ann Grygo

    Woohoo thank you Lord!! Keep it up kiddo we are all here for all of you and praying for you. Safe travels!! Stay strong!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Carol Palarz
    Carol Palarz

    Praise and glory to God, the great physician! We keep praying and thinking God for Brian's complete healing as he continues treatment. We love you!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Jennifer Thuermer
    Jennifer Thuermer

    Love, love, love this picture, and most of all that smile!!! You are stronger than you know!!! So proud of your strength and positive attitude, you have so much love, faith and hope behind you!!!! Keep your beautiful bright smile shining!!! We love you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Nancy K
    Nancy K

    What wonderful news - thanks and praise to our great and merciful God, the great physician! Will keep praying for Brian's complete healing as he continues treatment. Love the picture - made my mouth water!!! Great smile for such great news! Safe travels back.

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Joanna Kooy
    Joanna Kooy

    Praising God for His great mercy and grace!! It was such an amazing moment when she said,”you have a beautiful brain “!! Such excitement in that room!!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • barb Zaucha
    barb Zaucha

    Oh, Lydia!!! How truly wonderful. I'm so happy for the fantastic news. The power of prayer is strong and you are getting it from the Zauchas.

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Kylie Cosentino
    Kylie Cosentino

    Such amazing news! I’m so happy to hear all the prayers have been working, and will continue to pray for you guys❤️❤️

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Kathy Bambula
    Kathy Bambula

    Such wondering news. Continued prayers....

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Lunkes
    Lunkes

    Incredible news! So happy for all of you. Stay strong Brian! We will continue to think of you in our every day thoughts & pray for continued good news.

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Joanna Krzywicki
    Joanna Krzywicki

    This post brings me happy tears! What wonderful news! Prayer Warriors unite and continue.

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Kathryn Reese
    Kathryn Reese

    Awesome news! Smile looks good on you! Have a marvelous Day! Love coming your way and prayers as well!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Debbie Markiewicz LE
    Debbie Markiewicz LE

    Oh my!! That is so great to hear! Continued prayers coming your way!!!❤️

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Michele Brashears
    Michele Brashears

    Wonderful news! Positive thoughts to the extreme for Brian! Mind over matter is very powerful.

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Ruth Scharf
    Ruth Scharf

    What wonderful, encouraging news. Praise God! Praying for your return travel today.

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Ginger Haas
    Ginger Haas

    Wonderful news! thanks for sharing it with us. Praise to God and thanks to all who continue to lift prayers for Brian up to Him. He is listening. Safe travels back!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Ange Crivolio
    Ange Crivolio

    OMG that is great news. I am so happy. Tears in my eyes when I read your note. Brian keep on being an "over achiever". Love you all. Prayers are still coming.

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Mike Wessel
    Mike Wessel

    Such GREAT news!!! We are all so happy for you guys. Keep up the good fight. Love you guys.

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Tammy Sekulich
    Tammy Sekulich

    Great news to hear!! Thankful to God. Continuing prayers for Brian and you guys too.

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Sue Bilderback
    Sue Bilderback

    Amazing news!!! Thinking and praying for you guys ♥️

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Renee Hansen
    Renee Hansen

    That’s awesome news!! Looking good Brian with that dinner!! We continue our prayers.

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Carol Rode
    Carol Rode

    Your smile says it all. Brian. We look forward to your continued progress as you keep on putting your faith in the Lord! Only God!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Karen Wright
    Karen Wright

    What fantastic news!! So happy to hear this. Continuing to send you all positive thoughts. Brian, keep on being an over achiever! Sending our love to you all!!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Wendy Knoll
    Wendy Knoll

    This is the photo of the century! Such joy, such good news, such a meal! Thrilled to hear about this milestone - keep it up Brian!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • terri varrige
    terri varrige

    Awesome news! We all know that Brian is an overachiever! Sending love and continued prayers! ❤️❤️❤️

    8 years ago · Reply
  • karen bolek
    karen bolek

    Wonderful news! And Brian, that's an awesome looking meal! We're thinking of you every day. Jennifer, Karen and William Bolek

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Tanya Leintz
    Tanya Leintz

    This is excellent news! The prayers are still coming your way!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Carol Kopacz
    Carol Kopacz

    Praise God. Wonderful news, and that meal looks delicious!!!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Trish Braun
    Trish Braun

    Awesome news!!! Keep fighting Brian!!! And two thumbs up on your meal choice!!!!

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Mary Lynne Scheele
    Mary Lynne Scheele

    What wonderful news! Your next round of chemo will continue to work its miracle! We are so thinking of you and sending you our best! John and Mary Lynne

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Sharon Sclafani
    Sharon Sclafani

    Wonderful news, what a great relief for all of you. Prayers will continue.

    8 years ago · Reply
  • Peg Rossdeutcher
    Peg Rossdeutcher

    That smile says it all! We will continue to send prayers!!

    8 years ago · Reply