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Today I received an email letting me know that this little blog was ranked as one of the Top 50 Brain Cancer Blogs and Websites on the Web. The blogs are ranked based on Google reputation & Google search ranking, popularity on Facebook and other social media sites, quality and consistency of posts, and reviews. We actually came in at #33. Pretty darn amazing.  I hope this little blog has helped others see that there can be hope found in some of the most difficult times, that throughout it all you can find strength and faith- and that no matter what, God is in fact oh so good.  Mom came up with the idea of a blog from the countless phone calls, text messages, and emails we received after Dad's diagnosis. We were overwhelmed with so many emotions and wanted to make sure everyone knew exactly what was going on, so they knew exactly what to pray for.  Well the blog that started by "helping everyone else know what was going on", became (in it's own little way) my thera...

Just last night I shared one of my favorite quotes when discussing our brain cancer journey: "We've been given this mountain to prove it can be moved." And today I turned to my devotional to see the following: "Nothing on earth seems as enduring or immovable as soaring, majestic mountains...Yes My Love and My Peace are even more enduring than the greatest mountain on earth!" How incredibly perfect! Almost 40 months ago (y'all 40 months!!) the mountain that we faced seemed so incredibly BIG. It seemed as though moving that mountain, conquering the battle was more than we could face- but man, we were wrong.  Dad has continued to feel GREAT after stopping his chemotherapy and Avastin treatments- no more dreaded chemotherapy weeks, no more hours spent in the chemo center getting Avastin, and no more bi-weekly trips to College Station.  He has proven each and every statistic wrong- he's moved that mountain inch by inch. And for that I'm so very proud.  We...

Why do I Run For The Rose?  It's pretty simple.  This guy right here.  And the countless others just like Dad. Those diagnosed with what is considered a "terminal cancer", one with no cure.  The treatment options? Very few. Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, Avastin, Novocure. That my friends is the list of FDA approved treatments. That list is far too short.  Dad's has had more than enough radiation in his lifetime, and a second brain surgery is often highly discouraged (although not out of the realm of possibilities). Dad's next option IF the tumor returns: Clinical trials.  These clinical trials need to be funded in some way, and that way is through the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation. Through countless fundraising efforts, and through the love and support of so many impacted by this disease, the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation has continued to fund and support brain cancer research and clinical trials in Houston for 15 years.  The survival rate of someon...

Our Year In Review.  What a year it has been! Ever since Dad's diagnosis we have learned that the little things in life truly are the big things. We've learned that time spent with friends and family are some of the most precious memories one can have. And we've learned that God has blessed us in ways that we can't even begin to comprehend.  This year has been filled with lots of ups, and some downs. But I think it's safe to say it ended on a high note.  We welcomed a new little one to our family- Ms. Hallie Rae Lechler was born on July 4- and what a little firecracker she is! Her personality is really starting to come through, and the love that her big brother has for her is pretty special.  Mom officially retired from Brenham ISD and is excited to spend time at home with Dad, take friends out to lunch, and continue to watch her little grand babies whenever she is needed.  And we also are anticipating the arrival of another little one to our family- Mr. Re...

Dad had an MRI at the end of December and the MRI showed no signs of recurrent or residual tumor! Dad continues to take a break from all treatment and is feeling so much better.  God is so good!