The Game Plan

Mom and Dad are home from MDA.  They made a one day trip, with long dr's appointments in the middle.
Basically what the Dr.s said is that it is a slow growing cancer.  Not sure how long it has been there.
They will treat it with 8 weeks of chemo therapy.  They can do this hear in our area, which is nice for them to not have to drive to Houston and back each week.
They will do IV and pill chemo treatments.
This will put them into the first of May, then they will head back to MDA for a checkup to see how things are progressing.  This will be around the 12th or so of May.
The possibility of radiation is down the road, as well as surgery.  They did say this was something we could consider, if and when we get to that point, but for now, chemo is it.
We know this is in the Lord's hands.  
Our greatest prayer, is that others would be pointed to the Lord through this.  Somehow, someway, someone would be encouraged to look out of themselves, and see that they need a Saviour.  Life is not promised for tomorrow, but our tomorrows are promised to each of us through the blood of Christ, through His death and resurrection.  My Dad has always been a man who lived with a desire to point people to the Lord, but I truly believe that his megaphone has grown as he continues to travel this road.  I believe many people who have followed him on this journey want to know how he is so strong, and I can say without a doubt, it is not him, but the Lord in Him.  
We pray that the Lord would give us many more days with Dad.  So far, the Lord has seen it good and right, that we still have him with us.  
Praise the Lord for that!  
We will continue to pray this, for healing, for a miracle, for the Lord to take this cancer away.  But honestly, we will also pray, that if this is the tool that the Lord would see fit, to bring many to the Throne of Grace, then Lord, do your will. 
God is good.  We love Him and are thankful to have Him walk through this with us.
Pray for Mom, for encouragement for her, for her strength.
Thank you so much.
In His faithfulness,
JJ

Heading to MDA Tomorrow

Just a quick update.  Mom and Dad will be heading to MDA on Monday to meet with the dr.s and get a game plan for treatment of this latest cancer.  Please pray for wisdom for them and the dr.s as they discuss all the options.
I will let you know what they find out after I hear from them.
Thank you again, for all your support.
In Him,
JJ Ford

We have the results

We heard back from the dr.'s office today at MDA, and the results are not what we wanted to hear.  The biopsy came back positive for cancer.  So, Dad and Mom will head back down to MDA on Monday to meet with the dr.s and discuss treatment plans, but we think it will be chemo, and we think it can be done up here in the area.
Thank you for praying.  If you want to contact them, please consider sending a note, and not calling.  They have been overwhelmed with the amount of phone calls.
Please understand, they, we, do soooo appreciate your love, your prayers, and your wanting to just call and encourage them.  It has just really been hard on Mom trying to answer the phone and answer the same questions over and over.
I will keep you posted as to what we hear on Monday, and what the treatment will be.
Thank you again for all your love and support during this time in our lives.
In His grace and mercy,
JJ
To God be the glory

Test results

We are awaiting the test results, I will post as soon as we hear.
Thank you for praying,
JJ

Biopsy This Thursday

Mom and Dad will be heading to Houston on Wednesday for Dad's biopsy on Thursday.
Please pray for no bleeding caused by the biopsy.
I will let you know what they find out.
Thanks,
JJ