update on Chad's health

After conducting some more tests, the doctor found a small tumor in Chad’s bladder which he said looked like the beginnings of a malignant tumor. He wants to surgically remove the tumor next Wednesday, July 1st, then we will wait for the pathology report.



Interestingly enough, he also said that he could see no apparent link between this tumor and Chad’s pain, and so we are going to pursue a few more tests including an MRI on Thursday.



So as you can see, we are still looking for more answers. But at this point, if nothing else, we can see God’s gracious hand at work in showing us this tumor so quickly. He has also been our Rock during these times of uncertainty and suffering. Many of you have sent emails expressing your love and prayer support of us. Thank you. We would also ask you to continue lifting us up as a family before our Father.



In His Hands,



Chad, Janeene, Elijah & Zekey

more doctor visits

Thank you all for praying for Chad this last week and a half. Tomorrow, he is heading back to the doctor for more testing and procedures, etc, but so far we still don’t know the cause of all his pain. Last week the doctor started him on 3 more medications and wants to see if they’re helping or not, but in our opinion, they haven’t helped yet.

So please continue to pray that the doctor will have wisdom and that Chad could start healing soon.

We appreciate you all standing with us in prayer!

Janeene

for the family

safe arrival

Thank you for praying for our travels. We made it to Orlando after 36 hours of planes and delays and layovers. Chad made it fine even with continuous pain and lack of sleep. Our 2 airplane-loving boys did great on the flights and Elijah even got to see a pilot and flip a switch in the cockpit (“Fasten Seat Belt” sign)!

We still will be adjusting to jet lag the next few days, but according to Elijah at 2am in the morning… “Mom, this is fun. We all get to eat as a family in the middle of the night!”

We have a doctor’s appointment on Monday and hopefully he’ll be able to determine what is causing all of Chad’s pain and get some solutions for him soon.

We appreciate your prayers!!
Chad & Janeene
Elijah (4) & Zekey (18mos)