Think Happy Thoughts

Well, we are at home! Our oncologist (Dr. Maisel) sent us home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. After three days of intensive testing--CT Scan, MUGA Scan, PET Scan, Large Biopsy Surgery and a Bone Marrow Biopsy, and tons of blood drawn, he said Eric was just as well off or better staying at home while we await the results from most of the tests. The main one we are waiting for is the Large Biopsy. I said in my last post that the results were due back over the weekend, but it seems the "scary disease checker" pathologists don't work weekends. Let's let them get their rest so they can be sure to get the facts down 100% correctly. I'm all for it. Now the timeframe is hopefully by Tuesday.

So last night we both slept pretty well, except Eric was given some pretty heavy steroids to get a jumpstart at shrinking his tumor until we get to the hardcore chemo, and it's giving him a little insomnia. Lots of reading will be getting done by him in the days to come when he can't sleep. Anyone have any book recommendations?

Today we took the girls to see Alice in Wonderland and I got my hair cut as I don't foresee being able to get it done in the near future. I was way overdue and went ahead and had her cut it a bit shorter than normal in case it's a while before I can get another cut. Eric on the other hand (teehee), is in dire need of a haircut, but we are holding off, as his is about to be microscopically short! Perfect for the Texas summers!

We have a few errands to run tomorrow and lots to consider in the coming days. He is going to work on Monday. He still can't talk clearly, so don't call him at work, you crooks or you'll be sorry! (He is a legal specialist for the US Attorney's office and collects restitution from former federal criminals) If you do call, you may think you're talking to the Godfather and he's likely to "make you a deal you can't refuse".

Then Tuesday, will be the "big day" with Dr. Maisel at 1:15 to discover our fate and see what we're in for over the next days, weeks, months, etc. He told us to pack our bags, just in case he wants to start chemo in the hospital (mainly if it IS Burkitt's--the chemo is especially hard on the body and he'll need extra monitoring).

We truly appreciate all the love, prayers and thoughts ya'll have been sending our way. The personal emails and guidance are welcome testaments to God's faithfulness and we have felt each prayer as you've spoken them. Thankyouthankyouthankyou!! Please don't stop.

Also, some of ya'll have so wonderfully requested our address to send cards, etc. Eric would be stoked to get some from ya! Here you go:

Eric and Susan Liles
7920 Sunrise Dr.
Watauga, Tx 76148

I'll try and post as soon as possible after our appointment on Tuesday.
Think Happy Thoughts, sus