Jared heading into surgery. We'll post updates soon!
The official diagnosis: Stage Two Osteosarcoma
What that means: The cancer has not spread beyond the 5 cm of the femur it has infected. Dr. Mayerson will be setting up an appointment with Dr. Yeager at Children's hospital to begin chemo treatments soon, more than likely next week. This week will be full of fixing things up around the house and mentally preparing for Jared's first round of treatment. We are excited to see what the Lord has determined to do with this.
"For by grace you have been saved, through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is by the gift of God, not a result of works, that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." -- Ephesians 2:8-10
We have full confidence that God, just as he graciously granted Jared eternal life and faith through Jesus Christ and the strength to continue to grow and mature in his faith in Christ, so He has planned for Jared and our family (along with you all!) to go through this experience.
Please keep praying. Jared is not yet awake. We will be able to see him around noon or so, when the anesthesia wears off. Check back for updates on how he's doing and what his thoughts are on the diagnosis later today when we've had the opportunity to talk with him.
So encouraging to know that Jared has such an amazing family around him to support him in this. We are praying, thanks for the update.
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