May 2 update
Dear Friends,
Thank you so very much for your calls, cards, encouraging words . . . and most of all for your prayers for us at this time. We have truly felt your prayers! This has been quite a journey and yet, we are experiencing wonderful peace in the midst of the ‘ups & downs’ of each day.
After our trips to Dallas and Charlotte, where we were consulting with several wonderful Oncologists, and much prayer regarding treatment, we are flying to Houston this afternoon to begin treatment at the Burzynski Clinic.
Surgery for Sam is out of the question, due to the location of the cancer. We have looked into many other options, however, he is also not a candidate for any of them for the same reason. We have extensively researched the Burzynski Clinic, and have total peace that this is God’s direction for us right now.
The treatment is considered ‘alternative’, however, is FDA approved for trials at this clinic. We will meet with the doctor’s tomorrow morning, (Wednesday), at 8:00 AM. At that time they will design a treatment plan for him. The treatment is given by IV’s usually and is given three times daily for approximately two to four weeks, until it is regulated. There are virtually no side effects. God has opened the door for us to stay with some friends in the Houston area . . . a HUGE blessing for us!!
Please continue to hold us up in your prayers as we begin a new phase of this journey. We know that God is directing our steps and is complete control of our future. Thank you once again for holding us up in prayer during this time . . . there are no words that are adequate to tell you what that means to us.
Praising God for each of you!
Sam & Ann