Robert and I both have been dreading this month. The Dr. scheduled Robert’s prostate biopsy for February because he knew that it would be the earliest date after the stents were put in to be able to “bridge” his medications to do the procedure. Last week Robert saw his cardiologist and we talked about the bridging…he doesn’t recommend stopping Plavix after stents for one whole year. He said if the urologist REALLY thought the biopsy had to be done, he would consult with him and decide on the shortest possible time to stop the medication. Yesterday we went to see Robert’s urologist and after a brief discussion about the medications, he did an exam. The Dr. finished and said, I see no reason to do a biopsy – I can’t find a nodule at all, so unless your PSA number has changed, I won’t need a biopsy. We just sat speechless…kind of waiting to see if there was more. Robert started asking questions and after finding out we needed to wait until later in the day to find out the PSA number, we said goodbye. We didn’t hear from the Dr. yesterday, but today Robert saw his primary care physician and he had the results – his PSA number has changed…the last time it was 1.4 and today it was .73! It went down!
Whew. Sometimes you don’t realize you have been holding your breath until you start to slowly let it out. Even then, it takes awhile to realize the rollercoaster is not taking a sharp turn, or a sudden drop…in fact it almost feels like we stepped off of it…Robert will see his urologist again in 6 months. Meanwhile, he sees the surgeon this Thursday to get a report on his last CT scan.
Grateful tonight for the prayers of many people…and grateful for the trustworthy plan of our Father.
~Jeanette
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8 comments:
...and Lord thank you for making the prostate concern disappear.
What an awesome God you are, we will follow you with our whole hearts.
Connie
Praise God for His MANY blessing, may He continue to keep you in His Perfect Peace.
In His Peace;
Pete Coulson
What a kind, merciful God we have. How will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? Thank You, Lord, for giving this "thing" to Robert and Jeanette.
Mike
It was a great encouragement to hear your answered prayer. God is good. -- Alysun
Is this a miracle or what?
I believe this report is a miracle. Thank you Lord for your
gracious undertaking in the lives of Robert, Jeanette & family.
Love, Aunt Parise
AWESOME!!!
LORD, thank you for the miracles that come only from you.
Cabin 20 still on watch.
Terry
Our Lord God is awesome! Praise Him for this wonderful news. How will He reveal Himself to us next?
Karen
We're so happy to hear to great news...I asked Robert---"Were you excited"...and I believe he was praising God quitely...I would shout for "JOY". Remember the word "JOY", Jeanette.
I had to call our Prayer Chain Chairman- Aunt Marion and our Pastor to tell him about our answered prayers....Yes, everyone needs to know, since they've been praying for you...
Yeah!!! Good News, we like it!!!
Mom and Diane
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