Dear ones, in a crazy turn of events, we got the results of Chase’s scan right away – and they’re good.
There is no cancer spread.
I had one moment of great joy as I asked the nurse on the phone “So, does this mean he’s actually cancer free…?!” – the nurse got quiet then.
And even as I held the good scan words in my hands, I knew: Chase won the battle today, but we are still fighting the war, as it were.
And it’s news like this that tempers joy with an odd sense of distrust.
As we raced the Chicago snowstorm home. I got on the phone with Bob and literally stormed these frustrated heart words: “How do we tell people good news when it feels bad…when it doesn’t change the outcomes?”
His words spoke the needed reminder into the quiet of the car as Chase slept, exhausted from the week:
“Don’t forget…we take the good and bad together, love”.
So we are taking the good and bad together and choosing hope again.
Regardless of the cancer cloud that still hangs over Chase – and will probably always hang over Chase, today held good things.
Moment by moment.
“Hope in God; for I shall again praise him…”
Psalm 43:5 ESV
Your words and faith overwhelm me. You and your family are amazing. We pray for Chase and all of you. You have so much support you don’t always even know are with you! We continue to follow your journey and support you.
Charlie C’s grandma!