Overflow

Our hearts are overflowing with praise tonight as we hear such wonderful news.  There have been so many prayers lifted up for healing and protection over Elaina and we are beyond grateful for them all.  There's sometimes those moments when you are in the middle of a storm when you can't even come up with a phrase to utter in prayer. . . So many times I literally just said, "Jesus". . . or "thank you" I knew he hadn't left me but there's still those moments where fear was holding me hostage and I just couldn't say anything else. . . SO THANKFUL those were just moments and I didn't stay there.  The Holy Spirit is amazing like that! . . . that still, small, voice.  Your prayers overflowed and filled all the gaps.  Thank YOU!
Small recap:  back in November, the main tumor in E's upper spine showed an increase in size and the other areas in her brain and lower spine were unchanged.  That is when, after much prayer, we chose Proton Therapy to single out and radiate the main tumor.  We finished the treatment last month and were blown away by all the love and care lavished on our family during that time.  We then had to schedule the follow up MRI.  First, Checking to make sure the other areas that appeared "stable" were indeed still stable and second, seeing how the one that was treated responded to the radiation. Our main concern at this point was seeing more growth in other areas, so yes we were anxious for these results.
The doctor communicated his thoughts and was happy with what he saw.  But because he is NOT the "radiologist" we both were eager to hear the actual report.  I am so thrilled that the report showed all areas "stable" and the tumor that was treated clearly has a DEAD center. . . that is what we want to see and are hopeful that the next MRI in 3 months will show NOTHING.  The precious part is when the doctor told me he spoke with the other staff members and nurses that knew Elaina telling them the news. . . He said they were beyond excited and it was neat to watch their reaction and they miss Elaina already.

We are overflowing with joy!