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In 2007, I began my original website, Sonshine's Haven. In 2007, it was turned into a blog and used to keep family updated on my first husband's fight with liver cancer. He passed away November of 2009. We were married for 34+ wonderful years and this journals some of that grief process I've gone through.

I have since remarried another widower, but Mike is missed dearly, and will always be a big part of my life.

At times, all of us will be called to act as witnesses to the suffering of another. We will be unable to affect the outcome physically. Words will fail us. Prayer will seem futile. And yet, the act of bearing witness to someone else's trials is a sacred sorrow that offers and astounding glimpse of eternal joy." by Ginger Garrett

"Being willing to stay with a loved one throughout their travail, can be difficult....YES! But offering yourselves as faithful companions on a dark and dreadful journey can be an unmeasured blessing." (paraphrased by me)

5.01.2008

Answered Prayer!

Just wanted to quickly update everyone on Mike and the doctor's report.

The tumor, starting off at 5 centimeters in July, reduced to 2.5 centimeters after four chemotherapy treatments in November. We learned this morning that the tumor, after another four treatments has reduced now, down to 1.2 centimeters! (Isn't that Wonderful?!!!)

Mike's liver enzymes were slightly more elevated than three weeks ago, but Dr. Sneed told us that could be due to the chemotherapy treatments. He did say he would need to keep an eye on this, to make sure the liver was metabolizing the Taxol (one of the chemo drugs) well enough. Mike's bilirubin count was normal, which indicates the stents are working properly. And his hemoglobin was at 11, which was good. Mike's weight is stable also at 166 pounds.

We are simply overjoyed, and praise God for these results. We are also very grateful to all of you, who have daily encouraged and prayed for Mike and our family.

The doctor was elated with this news, and supported our desire to continue with treatments. So Mike is presently getting his 9th chemo treatment as I write. He should be finished with it around 5 p.m. this evening.

Once again, thank you for your prayers and support.

"He did not waver in unbelief at God's promise, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God." Romans 4:20
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