Wednesday, May 13, 2009

STABLE - No Disease Progression

Okay so the tumor is still there, but we didn't really think it was going to disappear. Todays MRI results are "stable tumor with no disease progression". So that is great news. Ben's condition is stable and we will continue on with our current treatment plan. He will do another five days of chemo starting next Wednesday, and we will continue to have more fun!

Thank you for all the extra prayers, happy thoughts and good juju today! I think we needed them more for the adults to have patients than for the actual MRI. It was a VERY LONG day of hurry up and wait! Man I wish they would let me run that clinic - the doctors would be less than thrilled with my system I'm sure, but kids wouldn't be just sitting in waiting rooms ALL DAY I guarentee that! I keep offering to whip them into shape but they keep turning me down!

Big game tomorrow 6pm!

Love to all!

Erin and family

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Guys,

So happy for your good news! We will keep praying for Ben.I bet it was a long day for you all. Anna and I were looking for Ben, sorry we missed you all. Luckily we were quick, out by 11:20. Anna made it to school just in time for lunch. She managed to miss her math exam!
Have a great weekend and enjoy the game. Go Pirates!!
Love and Prayers,

Cindy and Anna

Ms. Alisa said...

Thats good news. Hope all is well. Good luck with all the waiting. Ben good luck with the game on thursday Im gonna come see you. So hit a home runnn. Geaux tigers...whhooops i mean pirates. love you guys all my prays and best wishes.

Anonymous said...

YIPEE!

Love, Peg and Jack

Anonymous said...

WHOOOO HOOOO!!!!!

Great news, guys!!! We are so thrilled. Now it's time for the Pirates to kick booty!!!!

see you tomorrow.

Love ya!!
Patrick & family

Anonymous said...

Hey there Sarrat family!!! What wonderful news!!!!!!!
It'll be a terrific game tomorrow. Can't wait to watch it!! Go pirates!!!!
Much love and many prayers!!
Mrs. Rita

the other Ms. Jessica said...

Great news! I can't wait for T-ball tomorrow. GEAUX PIRATES!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow
What awesome news. I am so glad everything is stable. We are trying to make it to the game tomorrow but it might not happen considering we have to back from marrero to belle chasse again. If not we will go to another one. Ben Mr.Glenn said he has your pink lemonade and you can help him cook the hot dogs whenever you are ready. LOL
You are always in our prayers
The Brathbury Family

Ms. Mel said...

Ben, I've got just two words for you.....
SUMMER CAMP !!!!!
And we are going to have a BLAST! No doubt about it. It'll be fantastic! Just wait till I tell Mr. Art that his favorite little camper is gonna be on his bus.
I love you Ben.... AND that little squirt of a brother you have.
See you guys tomorrow.
Love, Ms. Mel

sandee in az said...

Fabulous news, Bless you all, Love john and sandee freeman

Anonymous said...

That is great news. We will continue to pray for you each night.
Our love and prayers,
Margaret, Rob, Emma and baby Noah Jaques

Mego said...

hey little man-
i'm so happy about the good news.
go out there and have a lot of fun today with all your friends.
i just got to colorado and there is a great park down the street with a playground and a water playground, with slides and everything. i hope you can come visit so we can play there.
love aunt mego

Anonymous said...

Woooooohooooooo!! Ben, you look so good in your pictures here. I'm glad to hear you are feeling better (stomach flu behind) and looking forward to T Ball. Good luck in the game & remember to RUNRUNRUNRUNRUNRUN!!!!! That is what I always yell when someone hits. And then I clap like crazy...have fun!

love, Michelle & the Nebraska boys

Uncle Peter and Aunt Robyn said...

Great news from what sounds like a long day! Can't wait to hear more about T-Ball! Go Ben!! Love, Aunt Robyn

Ms. Amy said...

HOORAY!!!!!!!!

Love,

Ms. Amy

Anonymous said...

Hey Big Guy,

What wonderful news. Now you can spend the summer playing ball and having all kinds of fun. Ben, just think if your mom ran the clinic, you would not have to go, she could treat you at home. But, would she be as gentle as the doctors and and nurses and you wouldn't get to see all your friends.

Erin and Big Ben we are so excited for you and keep up the positive attitude as it is surely working. we love you guys.

Grandma said...

Hey little man Grandpa and I are so happy about how well you are doing. We will be there before you know it. Ms. Mel I am looking forward to "summer camp" as much as Ben is looking forward to it.
See you all in a little over a week and then the fun begins.
Love Grandma and Grandpa.

The Barons said...

Ahoy Ben,

Great news on the MRI results and hope your big game went well today!!! Since you're into t-ball, how about some baseball jokes to humor you?

What did the baseball glove say to the baseball?
Catch you later!

Why are baseball players so rich?
Because they play on diamonds!!!

Why are most baseball games held at night?
Because the bats sleep during the day.

Adoios amigos!!!
Love you,
Dave and Ginger

Kim Spady said...

Great news! So glad that Ben is doing great and already enjoying summer time! I hope the game tonight was much fun and that the Pirates won!

Blessings -
Kim
Caleb Spady's Mom

Aunt Mego's Matey said...

Yeah!!! Best news ever, lil' Ben! Your Aunt Mego sent me a message with the news and it made my day. This is definitely something to celebrate! I hope that you and your family are having a great weekend at the t-ball game and celebrating the good news. Go get 'em, slugger. I am celebrating all of the way up here in Alaska. My husband and I send you and your family lots of good juju every dinner and will continue to.

Much love, Jill

Anonymous said...

that's AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsoooooommmmme!
we keep praying for you and your family!
We love you so much, Benchu!
Alex and Pablo.

Anonymous said...

Hi Guys!
That is wonderful news! Tanner and I have been saying out prayers at night for you dude and looks like they are being answered! WE love you little guy and hang in there. Look out May 21st!! LOL!!! GO GREY SOXS!!

Our Love,

Raye, Kirk & Tanner

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Unknown said...

Hi Ben.

I finally got your postcard addressed. Wholly Molly that took a long time for me to do! Its on its way today!

Hugs and Lots of Good JuJu

The Franks.
www.caringbridge.org/visit/abbyfrank

Unknown said...

Hi Ben.

I finally got your postcard addressed. Wholly Molly that took a long time for me to do! Its on its way today!

Hugs and Lots of Good JuJu

The Franks.
www.caringbridge.org/visit/abbyfrank

Anonymous said...

Hi Ben,
We are very excited for you. We talk about you often. We are saying lots of prayers for you.
Hang in there...We would love to have you come to Covington to rope and ride again.

Love you,
Jim Boudreau and Genita Poole