After 7 days away, spent at 3 different locations and 30 hours of driving, we are extremely HAPPY to be home! I thought about titling this post, "Honk if you hate driving through Chicago" but my overwhelming jubilation for being home won out. [Chicago did indeed contribute greatly to our 30 hours of driving though . . . grrrrrrr. Seems that God is really pounding away at teaching us patience when it comes to traveling.]I'm past ready for a nap, so I'll make this update short. My sis-in-law, Beth is doing much better! After a multitude of tests and scans, her cancer picture is looking much more optimistic. She'll have surgery tomorrow (please pray!) and then will begin chemo the following week when she's recovered a bit from the surgery. As it looks now, the docs can't see that any cancer has spread throughout her body; it's isolated to her breast and lymph nodes right now. So chemo is still an important step here to hit the cancer in her lymphs before it spreads.
Though we were all weary, it was a true joy to have all the Horns together again. Pictures and stories to come. Thanks to all who were/are praying!
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So glad to hear of the positive news. We'll definitely be keeping Beth in our prayers and her family as well. I used to work with breast cancer patients for almost 3 years, so I can understand a lot of what the family is going through. We'll definitely be praying! So glad you are finally home - no place like home!!!
That is good news! And glad you survived all of the hassles of traveling!
Alicia,
So glad to hear the encouraging news -- and glad you are back safely. We were praying for your trip!
We're praying for your sister-in-law daily and I have asked my ladies' Sunday School class to pray also.
God bless,
Mrs.T
So happy to have you back! I've been checking regularly and missing your updates! Glad to hear that things are looking well for Beth. We will keep them in our prayers!
Glad you made it home safely, Alicia! I'm also glad to hear the encouraging news about Mrs. Horn's diagnosis. I will continue to be in prayer for her and your family. I've had some experience with cancer in my family (while at Northland & recently again with my aunt). It can be a long, weary journey with the treatments but thank God there is something that can be done. We'll just wait to see how He will show Himself mighty!
I hope you get caught up on your rest quickly!
Glad you had a nice trip and made it home safely. It is very encouraging to hear positive new from Beth!
Glad that you are back! There is no place like home is there? What a praise to hear that your sister-in-law's cancer has not spread as much as the doctor's thought. I will continue to pray for her healing and for her husband and children as they help to support her. Get some rest and rejuvenation.
No matter how fun it is to get away from the day to day routine of life, it is always good to get home (especially if you've been stuck in traffic and the drive has been extended -- we know this quite well!)
Thanks for the update on your sister-in-law. So glad you could spend some time with family.
thanks for the update. i know they were so thankful to have you there. that picture of the girls is so cute. how far apart in age are they? do they play well together?
welcome home alicia,
we are praying for you all, especially beth.
glad you made it home... hope you get a good nap!
janelle
Thanks so much for the update on your sister in law!! We have been praying for her and the entire family!!
Glad you are back in the blogging world...missed reading your blogs!! I would have to agree with you...i hate traveling through chicago!!! it is a nightmare!!
Good to see that you made it home safely and with good news and at least some sanity left after a trip like that! I know there are people all over the country that are praying for Beth and her family. They made an impact on MANY lives through the college and I'm sure through their church now. Praise God the cancer hasn't spread! We'll continue to pray! Thanks for the update!
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