Praise God Through This Storm
Mom has had an eventful few weeks. After finding out that her left lung had collapsed she was informed that this made her ineligible for the Clinical Trial that we all thought would be the next step in her treatment. Clinical Trials require measurable tumors and the lung collapse prohibits that measure.
Mom, Dad, Beth, and Randy flew to NYC to visit Sloan Kettering Medical Center for a second opinion. The doctor at Sloan, in conjunction with her oncologist in Rochester, felt that typical chemotherapy was now in order. While NYC is a great place to visit, having her treatment there would have been daunting. Mom feels a bit like Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies amidst the bustle of taxis, trains, subways, and traffic of the city! A bonus to the NYC visit was that mom’s best friend from high school, Traci Thiele, took the train in from NJ and joined them for dinner. It always brightens my mom’s day to spend time with her “bestie” since 7th grade. They had some laughs, good food, and hugs!
Yesterday, she had a drainage apparatus placed into her lung so that a visiting nurse can drain the fluid that continues to accumulate leaving her short of breath. She then went to the infusion center to have her first dose of chemo. It was a busy day to say the least. She is tired and very sore. She is spending a few days resting and, as always, is fervently praying for a positive outcome for this new treatment plan.
We will be walking in a Relay For Life this summer in LeRoy in honor of Mom on August 8-9. If anyone would like to join our team or donate, please see the link below! Thank you for all of your support it means so much to all of us!
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We have constantly been praying and thinking of her nod we will continue to do so. Thinking of you guys. PLEASE reach out to us if there is anything we can do. XXOO.
Cris....we continue to pray for you. Stay strong! We love you!
Keep getting back up because that's what it is all about. You and your wonderful family are so strong. Know that we are praying for you and think of you often. Love the Quinn's
Could you please send me the information I would be interested!!! Praying for Cris!!!! Thanks Jessica Maier
Cris, I think of you and pray for you everyday. I will pray that God will guide those city slicker doctors in their treatment of you! Stay strong, I love you cousin!!!
Thank you Cris for being a inspiration to me and so many .. As you continue your treatment feel the love !!
Sending lots of prayers your way! Stay strong!
Continue to stay positive and enjoy life to the fullest In between treatments. You've got this!! Sending healing thoughts. ~Jon, Tracey, Abbey and Noel DeBruyn
Cris...we think of you everyday and send prayers more than that! You are truly amazing.
Keep fighting. Praying for you always.
Chris- you, Joe and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers so very much. May God bless you all and give you strength, endurance, peace and healing..
Praying for you Cris and family ! Stay strong . We are there with you in our thoughts and prayers. Think of all the seeds you have planted; not only in your garden, but in the young minds you have taught over the years! KHerron
Thank you for the update, Reilly. Your posts are so wonderfully written and speak of such amazing strength and perseverance as Cris and your family take on each new day. Each time I receive a post, I share the update to my Charlottesville Catholic School Prayer Warriors. We will pray that this next treatment be "the one" to take it on fully and eradicate it completely!!! We will also pray for supernatural strength and power everyday for Cris to continue this courageous fight. Your mom is such an incredible light in this world even through this trial...that says so much! Here are a couple of verses that are good to have nearby to help keep this light burning strong within all of you. God comfort, love and bless all of you~ Cousin Anne "For you, LORD, make my lamp shine; my God enlightens my darkness." Psalm 18:28 “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Garrison says prayers each and every night for you :-)
Cris-I've heard of many miracles occurring at Sloan Kettering. I'm thinking positive for you and your loving family. xo
Dear Cris, I just wanted to let you know I'm praying for you. I was actually at the infusion center on Thursday too with my mom who is battling breast cancer. That chemo is so nasty. She always feels terrible for the first week afterwards, but then she feels better each day. I hope your yucky days are few and that you are feeling better and stronger today. I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I am amazed by your strength and grace. Stay strong!
Cris ... you're in my prayers. Stay strong and keep the faith.
Loving thoughts, positive energy, and many prayers for your healing & recovery, Cris. With Love, The Gutermans
Cris, you were my twin daughters Shauna and Jordan very favorite teacher and you have given so much of your kindness and love to so many students so it's time for our love to surround you during this difficult time. May your treatments provide the tools you need to fight back and win your battle. I will pray for you. Fondly, The Kaisen Klan