Sorry so late,
I finally have a minute to breathe. We are running, running every day. So many people to thank today. Our extended family at eigth street and at eleventh street at the hospital blew us away today with their acts of kindness. Many thanks to all of you for your gifts to make our days a little easier to get through. You all mean the world to us. And to everyone who is take care of us during these stressful times.
Now what you have all been waiting for. The visit with Dr. Crim went well today. Each day so far seemed to bring such gloom. Today, nothing much has changed medically, but we met up with someone who gives such a positive outlook. He is very comfortable with his decision for Mark's plan - like he does this every day! Exactly the reason we were sent here. He says that he is aggressive and it is his job to fix things. He feels Marks cancer is very treatable and he believes he is working to cure Mark. Yea!!
He is very honest about the difficult road ahead. He agrees with the plan as it is and says that it is standard to treat for 5 weeks with Chemotherapy and Radiation prior to surgery. He will do surgery approx 6 weeks following the treatments. He also confirmed that Mark would have another 6 months of Chemo following surgery. The surgery, specifically the reconstruction is apparently a very complex one and he gave us much "light reading" to learn more about it. He did make the newest reconstruction options available to us which seem to have come a long way over the last ten years. Mark was very pleased with this.
Tomorrow, we are seeing Mark's Cardiologist in Wichita Falls, and a Cardiovascular surgeon in Dallas to discuss options for the repair of Marks heart. I haven't been real specific about the concerns of his heart, but hope to fill you in with greater detail tomorrow after we have some more answers.
Mark was very happy today and really liked Dr. Crim. It was really good to see him be so comfortable with someone we just met. He really liked his positive outlook.
Time to go rest before we start all over tomorrow. Thank you for all your prayers. They are definitely being heard.
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Mark and Missy,
Thank you for keeping us updated so faithfully. Jim has also shared this site with your Royal Theater friends and we are all praying hard for a complete recovery and for strength on the journey.
God bless you.
Lorrie and Jim
We were so glad to hear your encouraging news yesterday. Dr. Crim sounds like a wonderful Dr. We continue to pray hard and ask God to bless you with strength, courage, understanding and a complete recovery. Hang tough Mark and Missy. I know we will all get through this. Your strength so far is amazing to me. We love ya'll and will keep on sending God our prayers. With Love, Kim and Bryan
Mark and Missy,
Word has hit Electra. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to let us know. We love you very much. Have faith and stay strong. Love, The Weddle Family
Missy and Mark,
It is good to read and hear some positive news. I hope the good news continues as we all continue to pray. May God and your faith lead and guide you during this difficult time. Nickie says, "your letter better not be better than mine." I quote. Just a laugh for today. Laughter is the best medicine and believe me with Nickie around I get plenty of it. Love and prayers, The Brockriedes
We wanted to let you know so many people are praying for you Mark, Missy and family during this difficult time in your lives. May God give you strength to take what he has in store for you during your treatments and surgeries. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Thanks for the updates
Blessing from the Ostermann's,
Raymond and Doreen
Mark and Missy
Glad to hear that your visit to see Crim went so well. He is a great person as I have camped with him over the past few years with Boys Scouts. I watch him with our young scouts and there is so much to learn from him. He is the best! and we need the best to take care of Mark. You are on St. Monica's email prayer list here in Dallas. Take care of Mark and let us know what we can do for you. Janine
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