What a Roller Coaster Ride!

During spring break we went to Orlando to visit Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and Busch Gardens. We rode a lot of different roller coasters; each with their own twists and turns,  ups and downs.  They were all really fun.  If you haven't figured it out yet,  I am setting the story up for the ole roller coaster analogy. This coaster ride started with a scary plunge into darkness with a high probability of doom but it came back into the light with that feeling of free floating out of our seat. We thought that was the end of the ride, but just as we are starting to relax and unhook the seat belt, we go shooting through an unending helix.

In health terms, the pathology report came back on Friday. We were anticipating this but not worried at all as doc had said nothing looked very suspicious and it was being sent in as a precaution and pretty standard just to make sure. The phone call was supposed to confirm this so Crescence could continue on with her recovery from surgery.  Instead,  the phone call was like a gut punch. Apparently there were some cancer cells found that appear to be the fast growing type, and now Crescence needs to undergo some type of chemotherapy. We don't have a lot of details and won't until we meet with the oncologist in Seattle, hopefully in a few days. Meanwhile,  I am in Kennewick helping my family with funeral arrangements, getting dad moved into assisted living, and preparing the family home to be put on the market.

We are grateful for all the support from family,  friends, and especially our work family at White Salmon Valley School District.  With every one's support and the grace of God we just keep swimming.

Brian and Crescence Morris

Heading Home

Going Home!!!

Not So Fast

Docs just came in and are holding up the discharge because she has been nauseated and her belly is slightly distended.  We might still get out of here today pending a re-evaluation after lunch.

She is up and walking around and the rash is almost gone so most things are looking up. For you medical types out there, yes she is having bowel movements which is a major achievement. Don't anyone tell her I said that. On the lighter side, first one (besides Ari) to comment on why I took this picture wins a prize. It has nothing to do with anything. Ari and I came upon this on our way back from the Avengers movie. Spoiler alert, there is no post credit scene so save 10 minutes of your precious time and leave after the main characters sign off. 😃

Hint - Click on the photo for a full size

And here is the lovely view from our 4 star hotel room.

Down the Home Stretch

So everything is looking up for a discharge on Sunday. They were actually considering letting her go home today but left it up to her. The rash is clearing up and pain is being controlled so only one more hoop to clear.

If anyone will be traveling from the Tri-Cities to the Gorge on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday please contact me. We are looking for a ride to get Chase to White Salmon. He is staying with Crescence's mom and dad in Kennewick. However, I don't want anyone to make a special trip as we have other options.

Swimming with a Rash

Sorry about the delayed posts. We both feel like we have been given a second chance at life by God and we are still processing everything from the death of my brother and mother to this roller coaster health scare.

While the immediate worry of ovarian cancer is over, we can't say she is cancer free until the pathology report comes back next week. There was some tissue that looked suspect for leiomyosarcoma. Even if it turns out to be that, the surgeon feels confident that she got it all and there will be no need for radiation treatment.

Right now she is fighting an allergic reaction to every narcotic until they tried tramadol. The rash is still widespread but not getting worse. Everything else is looking good for a Sunday or Monday discharge followed by a long recovery at home.

On the lighter side of life, I really feel like we have a second life so I found the biggest diamond to download to my phone so I could re-propose to her.

Sometime this summer we are going to throw a big party to renew our vows and hope to have our many friends and family celebrate with us.

While are we ever grateful to all our friends and family for their prayers and support, a special thanks to the special people who braved the Seattle traffic to be with us: Libby, Craig, Brindee, Ari, Christian, Katelynn, Uncle Doug and Aunt Bonnie.

Waiting for the miracle!

Praise be to God

Despite all preliminary evidence pointing to ovarian cancer, the surgeon came out with a huge smile and says looks mostly benign.  There is one small section that needs further testing but worse case on that is a type of very treatable sarcoma. We won't get results of that for a week.  The tumors were not attached to her colon or any other organ other than the ovaries and she had no problem with bleeding. 

I am so grateful for all the prayers and good wishes from dozens of people from all over the country.  Social media does have a positive side. 

In OR

OR was a little backed up but they just took her in. They should update us in about two hours. The surgeon had a good breakfast and lots of sleep.  She also had already performed a successful surgery earlier this morning so she's warmed up and ready to go.