This isn't the greatest pic, but all I had for today. Mitch is hooked on chocolate pudding since being at the hospital and eating his "doctor food." Tonight he licked the cup out.
What a wonderful day. We finally received the test results tonight. Who would have thought a week ago that hearing the words "your son has a... brain stem glioma" would not completely devastate us? Today we heard those words and we're okay. In fact we feel great--optimistic. This past week has shown us (yet again) that God is in control of everything. The pathology results took longer than usual, but looking back, I think we needed that time to mourn; regain perspective; and find the necessary strength, faith, and optimism to endure this trial. Heavenly Father mercifully gave us that time. Plus, he gave us some really great days to enjoy Mitchell's sweet and mature spirit. He is a chosen soul who, we believe, will conquer this trial. Chad and I both feel that way. I felt prompted to read D&C and happened to click on section 6. I read, "Be patient" and "Did I not speak peace to your mind; what greater witness can you have than from God? ...I have told you things which no man knoweth." Also all week I've had "...ye will receive a witness AFTER the trial of your faith" (from Ether). Doctors are blessed with knowledge, but only God knows everything. We feel abundant peace and hope. Thank you to all for the tremendous love and outpouring of prayers for us. WE FEEL THEM! We will likely pursue radiation therapy, because they believe this to be a high grade tumor. Brain stem gliomas are rare, and Mitchell's location is even more rare, so there are no statistics to compare. There is a chance we may go to Houston or Boston for treatment because they specialize in a newer radiation therapy that reduces long term side effects. We will know more next Wednesday when we meet with the radiation oncologist. Don't google this on the Internet (the info is old and so many diff factors play into it) and DON'T GIVE UP on our little man. He is tough as nails, and there are so many variables and unknowns. Again...ONLY GOD KNOWS. We will keep faith that he will come out on top ALWAYS.
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