& relief. I describe the atmosphere at our home as "light;" something we haven't experienced in months (and didn't realize how heavy it was until it felt light).Bryan's strength is returning (& so is his hair as you can see from the pics). His personality is back for sure! He says he feels GREAT!
As you loyal readers know, Bryan's last scan revealed no sign of cancer (although there are remnants of the tumor, they are NOT cancerous). He returns to the hospital for a CT scan at the end of January. They will monitor (by CT scan) what is left of his tumor every 3 months for a few years. The doctors said the result of Bryan's October scan was GREAT news. At that point, Dr. Glenn gave Bryan a 75% chance of the cancer NOT returning. (I think that is high. Bryan was quick to point out the 25% chance it could return. He said "that's 1 in 4." I prefer to stick with the 75% or 3 out of 4 figures.) Anyway, we BOTH hope for continued good news.
Our life kicks back into high gear in a fe
w days. Bryan returned to work a few weeks ago and will start traveling again soon. The kids will return to school, basketball, soccer and the usual craziness. While in our "cancer" world, we've been sheltered and protected from the "real" world--it will soon come crashing in! I dread and look forward to it at the same time.
Our life kicks back into high gear in a fe
w days. Bryan returned to work a few weeks ago and will start traveling again soon. The kids will return to school, basketball, soccer and the usual craziness. While in our "cancer" world, we've been sheltered and protected from the "real" world--it will soon come crashing in! I dread and look forward to it at the same time.
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the picture of Bryan grinning shows where Brayden gets his smile from.
We are so excited for your whole family! We wish you nothing but joy and happiness in 2008, mixed with a little craziness!
Dear Bryan and JoLayna: After having my daughter in "Miss Tammy's" (Udy) preschool last year, Tammy and I figured out that we had some friends from Skyline in common... Bryan, I was so touched by the blogs written by you and your wife (she is a GEM!) and was anxious to contact you to let you know how glad I am that you have beaten this disease! My mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer almost 10 years ago and is still with us... not cured, but managing the illness. I am sad we have lost touch, and maybe when you are feeling better we can have a BBQ at our place in Sandy. We will remember you in our prayers. I will always feel a great fondness for the entire Arndt family! Thank you for your testimonies and courage you have shared with us. Sincerely, Bonnie Mitchell Jones
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