more tests

11-14-09 Kecia had the MRI done to check her whole body for cancer, last week. On Thursday, she got the results which said there is no new cancer anywhere! Praise God for answered prayers! They do still see something at the orginal spots on the brain. Her doctor isn't sure if these are tumors that just weren't completely killed by the radiation or if this is just the "bruises" left by the tumors. He wants to do another MRI on Tuesday that will only target the brain and get a very close up look. If they find that they are still living tumors he will schedule Kecia for the gamma knife radiation the following day. (Wednesday) Kecia is NOT looking forward to the gamma knife, as it will require her to have bolts drilled into her head which will connect a halo. The halo will then be bolted to the table to keep her completly immobile while they pin point and radiate directly into her brain. She will be awake for the whole procedure. We are praying that she will not have to go through all of this and that the original radiation did it's job. Please be praying for her not only on this matter, but also that God gives her the mental and emotional strength to keep moving forward. She started all over with treatment when she was rediagnosed a few months ago and that meant radiation sickness, hair loss, burned skin, larger doses of chemo resulting in constant nausea, dizziness, pain in her feet, sores, headaches and constant pain. She handles it all very well for awhile, and then waking up to the same misery every day begans to wear on her. She really needs our prayers now for perserverence. If you get a minute, send her an uplifting or encouraging email. She is on the computer constantly for work so maybe it will make her smile if we flood her with words of encouragment.
I want her to know that we are aware of her daily struggle and that we admire her strength. She finds great courage in the fact that we believe in her.