Friday, December 18, 2009

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Oh, the glory of good news. We heard today that Millie's CT Scan and Bone Scan came back clean. There is no evidence of the tumor having metastasized. This means that her prospects for long term survival, dare we say "cure", are up around 80%.

We have a tough road in front of us, as the treatment remains the same. We are just unbelievably lifted by the confirmation that this has remained localized to her leg.

Today was Millie's last day of school until at least September. I took a picture of her classroom to post up on her wall as she goes through the months of treatment. She'll be with the same class when she returns, as she is in a Montessori classroom where the kids stay with the same teacher for several grades.


We are so grateful today for this good news, and grateful for the wonderful support and love from all of you.
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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 18, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    That is great news Laura. We are thinking and praying for you guys constantly. Hang tough.

    Tim and Tracy

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  2. AnonymousDecember 18, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Laura, Thank goodness for some good news! We have sweet Millie and all the Bell Way family in our thoughts all the time. We wish we could be there in person to deliver hugs but promise you we are sending virtual ones every single day. xo, Kim, Christian & Alexandra

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  3. AnonymousDecember 18, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Hi Laura,

    Just got a link to your blog from Michael. My thoughts & prayers are with Millie, you, and the whole family. Thanks for sharing & I'm sending healing energy!!!

    Love,
    Lindsay Jones

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  4. Stu FDecember 18, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    You made my Christmas - can't wait to see you guys!

    Stu

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  5. BethDecember 18, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Hallelujah!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 18, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Oh man!! Tonight we sleep without tears!
    -Scott

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  7. jon w swanbergDecember 19, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Laura& Family,
    Our hearts are lifted by your latest news!We're following your blog every day. It is encouraging that you have many people to support you & Millie. Stay focused. The treatment will work.

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  8. Amy Loeffler-GawDecember 20, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    What wonderful wonderful news! So saddened to hear of Millie's diagnosis but this news of no evidence the tumor has metastasized is tremendously good. I wish I was closer to come over with a big hug but just know we are thinking of you all, especially Millie and sending our our warm positive thought her way. Also, you mentioned the thought of chemo as poison and though it is to some healthy cells, it is also death to the cancer cells. The upcoming chemo will make her feel bad but it will eventually shrink the tumor to make the surgery less invasive, right? We love you and our hearts are with you. I'll trying calling again soon.

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  9. BrianDecember 22, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    That is such fantastic news, Laura! You're all in my thoughts every day :-)

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