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Monday, May 9, 2011

Shout Hooray!


I have got two very big reasons to shout HOORAY!! We have great news to share. First of all, several of you have been asking about the results of my pet scan. Again, the news "couldn't be better." We talked to the nurse in our GI doctor's office today, and she said that everything was clear--that there is no sign of cancer. The endoscopy showed that my stomach and intestine were perfectly clear. Isn't that the most terrific news? We feel so incredibly grateful to our Father in Heaven for His merciful answer to our prayers. WOW--we are so fortunate. Spence's colonoscopy also showed good results, so we feel very blessed. The news just couldn't be any better. With cancer treatment, you have to just count your blessings along the way--you don't know what might be coming "around the bend," but we are ever so grateful right now. Thanks again a million times for your prayers and love and concern. We have certain people in our life who are just always aware of what is going on, and so quick to show their concern. Bless you all for caring.

The second reason we have to rejoice is the surprise early birth of our second grandchild--born on Mother's Day. Our daughter, Emily, was due on May 25th, but her baby decided to make her a mother on Mother's Day itself! She had a baby boy, who they have named Spencer Christopher (what an honor for Spence to have another grandson named after him)Johnson, and they are going to call him SJ! We are thrilled that he came, and that he seems to be doing well. We fly up to Utah in the morning, and can't wait to meet him, and to see Emily and Michael. So we feel very richly blessed right now--and so very thankful for the goodness of our Heavenly Father to our family. I am going to try to post a picture of him so you can see--and of Emily too. She looks darn good for just having a baby! She's always been photogenic, even after delivering a baby. :) Love to all, Louise

11 comments:

  1. I just knew you would post tonight. WOW, the news is better than best!
    SJ and mom are beautiful, and born on mothers day, wow, what a real
    moms day gift for you both..........I am so happy for you and Spence that
    all test results are good.
    Have a wonderful trip to Utah.

    :) Peggy :)

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  2. This is some wonderful news! Congratulations all around!!!

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  3. What great news!!! Hurray for you, Spence, Emily and Michael. So glad that there are good things happening in your life right now. Tell Emily congratulations!

    Love,
    Annie

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  4. Oh Louise, this is WONDERFUL!!!!! Enjoy your trip, I know you will.

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  5. Wonderful, wonderful news!!! Congratulations all around!

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  6. I love the great news and all the tender mercies our Heavenly Father gives us. Congratulations on #2 and have a great trip.

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  7. You are definately a blessed family! Katherine told me the great news about you being cancer-free before I read your blog and I teared up while driving! We'll still keep praying for you though, until your system is "normal".

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  8. Wow! What tremendous news! First the PET scan results, and now the baby! What timing SJ had for his grand entrance into the world. I can't wait to share the news with Tahlea. SJ wanted to be sure his parents remember his birthday. We are super excited. Give Emily and Michael our love - save plenty for you and the rest of the family. :-) - Tamara and Steve

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  9. Such wonderful news, Louise. I hope you are enjoying that new little baby - and that all is well with Emily. I am so so happy for you and your entire family - what a tremendous blessing :)

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  10. That was me - Janet.....I am working with Time Out for Women again this year - and that I guess is my new sign in. Want to go??? I can give you some flyers to share with your friends - we had so much fun last year....it is an awesome weekend. November 4th and 5th....love to you.

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  11. Oh Louise! This is the best news ever! So glad to hear!

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