Happy Father's Day... and from Rachel's Mom

Happy Father's Day!
Sacred Heart of Jesus, we trust in You!
Mary

The following is from Rachel's Caring Bridge site. This is the little girl for whom we have been praying. The crosses that some carry are heavy. Pray for continued strength for this beautiful family and especially Brenda, Rachel's mom.
God's continued blessings,
Mary



THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2010 10:19 PM, CDT

Rachel had her first MRI since starting her new Chemotherapy on Monday, June 14th. After her MRI I received a call stating they wanted to hold her chemotherapy until the team could conference on her MRI and current treatment schedule. Today, I finally heard from her oncologist. Rachel continues to have new growth of tumors in new sites and enhancement of previous sites. At this point she has tumors all along her spine and now in her cerebellum. Such new is very difficult to take.
Rachel is leaving for camp for two weeks. Her oncologist feels it is best that she go and enjoy all the activities and fun that awaits her. They would like to conference with Rachel, her father and myself upon her return. They suggested the next working day after camp of July 6th, but it is not her usual Oncologists day to hold conferences, so I asked that they conduct this conference at our next previously scheduled appointment on July 12. They plan to get back to me in the next couple days. Which ever day it is we will know what their suggestions are at the next conference.
Thay have stated that although originally they believed Rachel's cancer was a low grade astryocytoma, they now realize it is being more aggressive than they had ever imagined. What a rollercoaster of news. What a mystery of what is to come.
I am thankful Rachel is painfree, happy and doing everything she has been doing. She is aware of the news and does not dwell on it. Nor does she want anyone to dwell on it or treat her differently.
Rachel is an inspiration to us all. To look at her you would not imagine her life carries so much uncertainity. If the circumstances were reversed and it were me I know I would not be as strong and brave as she is. I would literally be a wreck with worry and concern. I have learned so much from her.
I thank you for your continued prayers and support. Rachel is a wonderful child with much to offer and give to this world. The situation only makes me more sure that we should live each day fully as a blessing from God. Devote every minute to those around us and show love without reservation. Find peace and comfort in what we have not what we think we need.
God bless you!