Stability!

Dad got the results from his MRI on Friday.  According to the scans, it appears that the liver is stable.  The tumor is still there, but it does not appear to be growing.  In this situation, that is very encouraging.  We are still awaiting the results of the blood tests to see if the tumor markers align with the MRI results, but an signs of stability is good!  We just continue to pray that this tumor does not grow and expand anymore in the portal vein.  That is the best option to get on the liver transplant list--which is the only way to cure the cancer & liver disease.  We are also thankful for this stability after such a grim prognosis just 4 months ago. 
   In other news, Dad is continuing with his retirement plans--refurbishing the house with new windows (and now a new roof thanks to the recent hail storm/damage) and getting a new barn.  He has talked about getting a new barn for years now and after a bit of permit confusion and the discovery that the house is now in the town of Avon, that plan is on for completion by the end of September! 
    In Mom news, she continues to go for regular bloodwork and needs a blood transfusion about once every week or two.  She'll continue with the bloodwork until the date is secure for her transplant (still set for September 11 admission at this point) and then she'll need another bone marrow biopsy.
Much love to all of you for your continued prayers and support!!