Sunday, August 10, 2008
Update on Luke
As most of you know, last Tuesday I took Luke to his 6 month checkup. While getting his routine checkup, his pediatrician noticed a mass on his right side. We were immediately sent to the hospital to get some xrays and an ultrasound. I was concerned, but at the time we thought it might be his bowels or something swollen. The Radiologist came in the ultrasound room and said something that has changed our lives forever. He told us he thought Luke had a large tumor on his liver. We were then sent to Inova Fairfax Hospital. After a battery of tests and scans we received the news that Luke has a form of liver cancer called Hepatoblastoma. On Thursday he had a biopsy and a central line placed in his chest for chemotherapy. He has been having some complications due to the surgery, but is a strong little boy. We did find out that the cancer has not spread to any other tissues or the bones, it is only in the liver and we THANK GOD for that! Last night he started his first session of chemotherapy. It went well and we are believing that God will spare him from side effects. Tomorrow he receives two more chemotherapy drugs. This will go on for the next 12-16 weeks. We are praying that God reduces the tumor sooner than that. Ben and I can feel the strength of your prayers. Please continue to pray for Luke and also include Levi in your prayers, he has been without Mom and Dad and is not sure what is going on. We are just trying to go one day at a time. Thinking ahead too much is overwhelming. Please pray for strength for the day. Luke is in Gods hands, which are the best hands to be in. Things to pray for...Healing in Luke's body, wisdom to make the right decisions for the Dr.'s and nurses taking care of Luke, strength for our family, reduced time on chemotherapy, freedom from side effects of chemotherapy, comfort and strength for Levi and Ben and I. We are praising God through this storm and know we will come out of it stronger.
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My love and prayers are with you, Levi and Ben.
"Dear God, we know you are in control of everything that is going on in Luke's life, even at this very moment. And we also know your word is true when you said "Everything works for good tot them that love YOU and are called according to YOUR purpose" Luke is called according to YOUR purpose and so is Ben, Jen and Levi. We know you have a bigger picture for all whats going on. Please help us to understand and give us wisdom and courage to stay focused as the Fernando family goes through this "time of their lives" We know God that you are always wanting nothing but the best for your children. Some times we wonder "Why?" only because we are human. Let your NAME be glorified in Luke's life. We pray in Jesus Name"
Jen, I am praying and I will have all of Hollister praying for your son. I know this is not easy to keep your game face on when it comes to your child. they are the most precious things to our heart. Just know God will work it all out for the good. When its all said and done it will be a glorious, victorious, testimony. I love you and I will start the prayer chain. Love Sis Noel
My God is able! I know that God has this under control. May you feel the strength you need daily. Know that your brothers and sisters in the Lord love you. We are believing with you for a miracle! All our love,
The Arabie's
(From Eastwood)
Hey Jen,
This is Dene' Culton from Eastwood. I got the email from Danny and my heart was so moved for your precious little man. I have a little boy now and i just kept imagining myself in your shoes, which is just impossible to fully do...I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. I love yall and will continue to pray for a miracle!
love, Dene'
Ben & Jen
We just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers. Every night before we go to bed, Tyler reminds us that we must pray for the baby. His words are: "If two or three agree asking anything in My name it shall be done. Lord, I believe." We are all believing and waiting on the miracle.
We love you!
Lin, Dana & Tyler McDonald
Ben, Jen, Levi, and Luke,
You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel the strength of God in a new way, and may His peace bring you comfort that can only be found in His arms. We speak light into the darkness of cancer! We love you all so much! You all look so beautiful in your pictures...it made us miss you even more.
Love always,
Derek and Lori Benoit
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