Good News!!!!!!!

We went to the Oncologist yesterday to get the pathology reports on the lump and the lymph nodes. The first lymph node was the only node that had cancer in it, and it only had a small amount. The rest of the nodes were clear. That is great news. Since the cancer had traveled the doctors staged Aly's cancer at Stage 2a. She will undergo chemo-therapy treatments beginning towards the end of May. The treatments will last for 4 months with treatments being every two weeks. We will expect Alyson to lose her hair about 15 days after the first treatment, so unfortunately she will have to look like Clint Logue only without the mustache. I guess that is just another horrible side effect of chemo. Anyway, we are praising God today for His provisions. Thank you all so much for your prayers for Alyson, Brooks, and myself. We have realized what a wonderful family we have in the church. The food we have been getting from family and friends has been great, a little too great as I can barely get out of the door because of my gut.

We are hoping today that Aly gets her final drain tube out. That will make her more comfortable sleeping and maneuvering throughout the day. She may also get her first injection in the tissue expander. This week will be filled with other doctor appointments as well. We meet the surgeon on Thursday for post op check and full pathology report. Next week we go see the genetics counselor for the results of the genetics test. Alyson has to schedule a CAT scan and a heart scan(checks heart function for chemo). Alyson is really hoping that her lifting restrictions will be removed, she really wants to hold Brooks with both arms.

Thank you again for your prayers. We love you all!!!!