News from MDA

We wanted everyone to know that the results from MDA were what we expected to hear, considering Dad's condition.  The cancer has continued to spread through the liver, as well as other spots in the abdomen.  The only option that the Dr. gave Dad was chemo.  He said it would probably increase the symptoms he already has, so this is not something that Dad really wants to do, considering how difficult things have been.  Mom and Dad left the appointment with a peace, a peace that must have only come from God.
He is just a few days into this new nutritional therapy with this new Dr. in Dallas, and he is starting round two of the new IV's tomorrow.  The good news is, that Dad has gained some weight back, since he started these new IV's just about a week ago.  The amount is to be debated, but we think at least 8 to 10 lbs!!! Mom and I were so excited about that.  Dad said if he could transfer that into energy, then he would be excited too. :) We are thankful, non-the-less, for the weight gain.
So we will continue to pray for strength, and stamina to hang in there, for the serum to arrive on Jan. 18th.  We are hopeful.  Our hope is in the Lord. We know, aside from God touching Dad with a miracle, this cancer is not supposed to be curable, but we will continue to pray, and thank God for every day we are given.
Surprisingly, this evening, Mom and Dad stopped at our house, on their way home from the all day Dr's appointment and pharmacy visit, picking up his new batch of IVs, to see if they could eat supper with us, then take us all to the movie. I really couldn't believe Dad had the energy, but he rested for awhile, then we ate supper, and all of us, 5 kids included, and Joy, went to the movie together.  It really was nice, like old times.  My Dad and Mom have always been big movie fans, and we have loved going to the movies together as a family.  This was a sweet time for us all.
We thank the Lord for special little moments like these.
Keep praying with us, that strength will build, weight will come, and the serum will bring some help.
We are grateful for each of you.
God is good. Happy New Year from the Janszen (Ford, Rutledge) Family,
JJ