Welp, today we had the follow-up appointment with the Neuro-Oncologist. It went as expected. She explained in detail how tumors are graded and what the pathologists look at to determine the grade. She discussed the reason there is a discrepancy between pathologists on grading 2 vs 3. She also went over the results of the latest MRI. There is no sign of new growth. #PraiseGod No treatment plan was discussed, but she did touch on what treatment could look like in the future. For now, we get on the books with the Neuro-Oncologist from Northwestern. He will provide the second opinion and together, a solid treatment plan will be laid out.
I could still be in my feelings today…rightfully so. But I made a conscience choice to be humbled and grateful for the small wins. The fact that there is no new growth and the brain appears to be healing well tells me God is not finished. #Grateful
For today’s appointment, the entire gang showed up. My dad left work early, my brother darted over right after work, and…y’all know I ain’t got no job…so I headed over a little before the appointment after giving the minions their marching orders since school had ended. #WeShowUp #NoMatterWhat At the end of the appointment, I had to get on my dad for his little comments during the session. See, he was fussing when I asked the doctor if my mom could have a glass of wine. Like, for real, dude? I had to let him know that he can’t be the pot calling the kettle black. His diabetic tail has more sugar in his pantry than the law should allow and yet he wants to get on me and my mom for a glass of wine?!? Sooooooo…needless to say, my bro and I went grocery shopping in their pantry and garage for those sugary foods and beverages that he should not have. Serves him right! Jokes on me, though…I am sure he went right back to Jewel or Instacart to replenish his supply. #ITriedThough #HeBetterGoOnSomewhere
That little incident at the end was just what was needed after such a stressful day. We laughed…we loved. Before we left, we said I love you! There’s been a lot more of that here lately. I guess a life-changing diagnosis will do that to a family. If that wasn’t God who showed up today, though, I don’t know what is. The fact that we were all together in one room with the same agenda, being there for my mom, was EVERYTHING! Together…WE GOT THIS! #FindingPurposeInMyStorm #HeHasUsThereforeWeGotThis
