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4 Month MRI Update. 7/26/2017

It's been 4 months since our last MRI. 4 months?!?  We were spending hours at the Cancer Clinic every two weeks for Avastin treatment and appointments with Dr. Fleener- I have joked before that the Cancer Clinic became our second home- And now, it's been weird not being there for 4 months.  Dad's MRI was GREAT! He is still considered to be in remission, as there is no sign of tumor or any indication that the cancer is back. Y'all, God is very good.  My devotional today was just perfect, as when I'm asked what is our "secret" to Dad's success- my response is always our faith and the amazing power of prayer.  (Oh, and the countless people supporting us on this journey- friends and family, y'all have been AMAZING!) "I broaden the path beneath you so that your ankles do not turn. This shows how intricately I am involved in your life-journey. I know exactly what is before you, and I can alter the path ahead of you to make your way easier. Sometimes...

A New Diagnosis. My Advice.

Recently, it seems as though I've received the same message from friends: "Someone I know just got diagnosed with brain cancer, the same type as your dad. Could I give them your contact information if they want to talk?" And as you all can imagine, my heart breaks to see this message and it's always no questions asked if they can have my contact information- I give my email, my cell phone, my address- heck come visit me at my house! Because during those first few weeks of Dad's diagnosis, we would have given anything to have someone to talk to, to help figure out what we should do next.  But because I know others are not nearly as open as we have been, some have such a hard time talking about a new diagnosis- chemotherapy, radiation, MRI's, (and let's not forget) the horrible results when you google "glioblastoma" or even "brain cancer"- I thought I would share some advice I would give to anyone newly diagnosed.  My first piece of advic...

4th of July. Dad Update 7/11/2017

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Ok, as usual, I'm a little behind in my blog updates- but as I've said before, no news is usually really good news.  The Glenz family celebrated the 4th of July with lots of parties, a snake in the car, and a minor grass fire. I mean, we clearly like to keep it interesting.  (Don't worry, we found the snake and put out the small grass fire all before the day was done.) Dad was a BIG help around the house, helping get the yard ready for our little party and the inside of the house. He really doesn't realize how awesome it is seeing him out mowing grass. It's amazing how far he's come in his brain cancer journey.  Here are just a few pictures from the celebrations: Luke & Chad enjoying the fireworks at Independence Baby Reid having a blast at his first 4th of July Mom & Dad enjoying the beautiful weather, and Mom enjoying a few glasses of wine And Miss Hallie Rae celebrating her 1st Birthday on July 4th We take each of these little celebrations as such a B...