Not through the woods yet

Dear Friends,

Here we are once again asking for your prayers.  We had been waiting for results from Coltrane's urine test from last week and today the doctor called and said the numbers were elevated from his last test in July.  This is a urine test that can test secretions from certain types of tumors, neuroblastoma being one of them. The doctor said the results were concerning so we will be moving the scans up to next week.  He will be getting a bone marrow aspirate, CT scan and MIBG scan.  These scans will probably take about 3 days and then maybe longer to receive the results.  This test result is surprising because, overall, Coltrane has been feeling better and starting to eat very small amounts but at least eating something as opposed to nothing last week and starting to play a little more.  We are asking for prayers that these elevated numbers were just a fluke and Coltrane will remain NED (no evidence of disease).  

Satan knows that we are very vulnerable right now.  The unknown is so scary and the fear can be engulfing.  Not only has Coltrane not been feeling well but now Jackson has a fever and has had to be quarantined to his grandma's house.  It is difficult to not be able to comfort your sick child out of protection for your other child.  Please pray that we rise above the temptations of fear and worry and trust in Him.    

Please pray for:

-The scans to be clear and Coltrane to remain NED!

-Jackson's fever to go away so he can come home.

-Coltrane's appetite to increase and pain to decrease.

-Our minds to stay focused on the God who is bigger than all of this.

-Justin's stresses of classes, work, family, and juggling hospital visits.

Thank you friends, last time we asked for prayers, we immediately felt a surge of peace.  We cannot even begin to tell you what it means to us.  

Love,

Sonja, Justin, Jackson, and Coltrane the Courageous

*I sought the Lord and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.  When the afflicted man called out, the Lord heard, and from all his distress He saved him.  The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.  Fear the Lord, you his holy ones, for nothing is lacking to those who fear him. (Psalm 34:5,7-8, 10)