SCOTT hamilton

Update 6

We finally got the surgery scheduled.  It will start in the am on Dec. 10th.  It should last 5-8 hours.  Afterward Tess will be in the hospital a minimum of 4 days and then be at home 4-6 weeks before heading back to work.  All of you have been so incredibly encouraging and supportive.  I am humbled and both Tess and I feel so blessed.

Update 5

We have made one of the most difficult decisions we’ve ever faced.  We have decided to have a bilateral mastectomy.  This will give Tess the lowest chance of reoccurrence.  We informed the doctors this evening and will await the scheduling of the surgery.  Hopefully it will happen soon.  We consulted with the plastic surgeon today and decided that she will also have reconstructive surgery at the same time.  It will be a traumatic operation and she will be laid up for several weeks afterward, but this plan gives her the best shot at remaining cancer free and living a normal life.

 

We still see God working through all of this in the lives of others but mostly in ours.  He has drawn us closer to him and to each other.  Tess said, “It feels like we hit the lottery in prayer.”  God has truly blessed us with the people he allows us to do life with.

Update 4

WOOHOOO! Praise God. The results of the last three biopsies came back non-cancerous. So now we just have to deal with the original spot. Tomorrow is the big info day. At the advice of another lady who went through something similar we are taking my sister-in-law Malany with us to help take notes and keep us on track. At least three times a day either Tess or I will look at the other and comment about how blessed we are with the people God has let us do life with. Of all the the ways I've seen God move through this that is by far the biggest.

Update 3

Tess had the ultrasound today and they found more suspect areas from which they took three more biopsies. The doc seemed more cautious than concerned. Hopefully they will have the results back for our consultation on Wednesday. It tore my heart out watching them poke, cut, and cause pain to Tess. But I know it's necessary and I want them to be thorough. Thank you all so much for your prayers and support! We couldn't make it through this without you.

Update 2

We just got the results from the MRI back. They found some stuff in the other breast that they want to to check with an ultrasound. The result of this will determine if other biopsies are needed (more biopsies - YUCK!).

Tess and I have been a little discouraged by this news, but on the way home God laid this verse on my heart:

(2 Cor 12:9-10) But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

The whole way home I was praising God that I am utterly helpless and weak (To be honest the drive didn't start out like that :)).

Dear Frineds and Family

If you do not know yet my beautiful wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer. We appreciate all your prayers and support. I will try to keep updates coming as we navigate this season of life.

1st update: Yesterday she had an MRI to get a better pre-op bead on what needs to be removed and to make sure nothing was missed during the mammogram. Next we have a consultation with the doctor to discuss the operation and post surgery strategy which includes 6 weeks of radioactive laser.

Again thank you so much for your prayers.

Scott