Medical Update
Cathy’s visit to Duke Brain Cancer Center was very positive. “Your MRI looks great” commented the doctor. And by our observation, it was the best looking one since this cancer business began. The doctor re-explained that Cathy’s cancer is methylated, which means it is more vulnerable to Cathy’s particular chemo medicine, more so than any vaccine, immune therapy, or any alternative chemo medicine. Therefore, the recommendation is six more months of the same chemo medicine, hoping that the effectiveness of her chemo medicine is worth the burden of its side effects. So, the random episodes of fatigue, nausea, confusion, and imbalance will continue for now. Cathy and her doctors will review this chemo decision every two months. Her next Duke MRI and doctor consultation is scheduled for February 14/15, 2024.
Life Update
We returned home from Duke Wednesday evening and woke up the next morning to a beautiful snowfall. We love our winter wonderland!!! Saturday evening Cathy was the Eucharist Minister at Mass. She gives out Communion with such joy and love. And of course, we are so blessed and have so many reasons to shout, “Thank you Jesus!!!” Given her good results at Duke, we have decided to return to Serabu in January. Her doctors are giving her plenty of precautions and just-in-case medicines. There will be four other surgeons on the mission team, so Cathy feels no pressure to push herself in the operating theatre or in the clinic. All of your prayers and all of your love are paying major dividends. Thank you, thank you, thank you. With love and appreciation, Cathy & Tom
AWESOME NEWS CATHY AND TOM ‼️‼️‼️
CONTINUING PRAYERS COMING YOUR WAY FOR A MIRACULOUS HEALING AND RECOVERY.
BLESSINGS TO EVERYONE
CATHY AND TOM
TOTUS TUUS
We are all always anticipating great news and the Lord keeps putting us through. The Lord is with you as you have always been with him.
All we can say is thank you God for Tom and Cathy.
We are always anticipating great news and the Lord keeps putting us through. The Lord is with you as you have always been with him.
All we can say is thank you God for Tom and Cathy.
Thanks be to God!! Sounds like a, ‘text book’ healing…..according to His Ways¡!!
Great news and both enjoy the snow and holidays!
Continued Prayers!!!
Wonderful news and continued prayers!
Love you!
Congratulations! I know this is the news that will keep you going through those yucky days. I’m so happy & relieved. I know you’ll always feel God’s hand in yours on this journey. Hugs! Merry Christmas to all of you & yours.
Great news! God is good. Prayers continue for you both.
Happy to hear such good news. Cathy is such a fighter. Enjoy that snowfall. No snow in Memphis yet.
Incredible. And I am so thrilled to read this message. What beautiful pictures. And yes, the snow will always remind me of my daughter Chelsey who loved the Snowfall in Colorado. Sending lots of love and hugs and we will continue to pray for all of you.
Such great positive news. Am so happy you get to return to your calling in Africa.
Thanks for the continued sharing and updates. You journey is a mark of faith and inspiration. May you experience less side effects and be able to continue to do God’s will!
How thankful we all are about your good news and we know the people of Serabu are also! HE will give you strength for more chemo! So so many praying for you and Tom.
Such great news with the MRI results and truly our God is an awesome God. Love, joy, blessings and prayers during this beautiful Christmas season. Love, Lynn
What a wonderful Christmas present.So happy for you ,Cathy. Pray for you every day.Peace to you and Tom .Have a safe trip to Serabu. Love Douglas and Rosie