The results are in and the Idol contestant leaving us tonight is…oops…too much American Idol, I guess!!
Here is the short of it. The report as I read it is about 95% positive! PTL!! Everything seems stable at this time. There is more growth in the nodule that showed up last time. [...]
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As I reflect on this past year, I realize that God is in total control (and not me, as I would like to think). It has been an interesting year for the Tarapchak family. It started with Stef being in the hospital with a bad case of pneumonia for a few days. [...]
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Well, got the results of my CT scan today. It was good news. The cancer is where we thought it would be. It is still in the abdominal cavity and has NOT spread to any major organ. This is great news and I thank you all for the prayers on this [...]
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How pathetic am I. I go into round three of my chemo treatments this coming Tuesday and I never updated you on round two. Let’s just blame it on the toxic chemicals coursing through my veins. I am sure they are killing off a few brain cells also!!
Anyway, round two started [...]
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This is a good day for a few reasons. Today marks the one month anniversary of my official diagnosis. It is also a great day because for the first time in a month, I actually felt like a normal person!! I had energy. I am eating well. I had little [...]
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Well, after my small breakdown last night, I am happy to report that today was a great day! My first treatment at my oncologist’s office was really a non-event, no biggie. I am thankful for that. They loaded me up with some meds to ward off the evils of any sickness they [...]
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I say this lovingly. I am just humbled and undeserving of the outpouring of support for Sandi and I and our family. The phone calls, e-mails, text messages, comment in this silly blog. You are all just overwhelming us. I told someone today that it was easier to wrap our heads [...]
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So last Thursday, I get in my car to run an errand and Mercy Me’s “Bring the Rain” is playing. “How appropriate”, I thought. So, Sandi and I get in the car to go to the oncologist and I told her about it and played it for her from my iPod. After [...]
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Readers, I do apologize, but I will be unplugging from the matrix again. Due to an unexpected medical journey that God has chosen to take me on, I will not be posting for a short time (hopefully just days and not weeks).
I ask for prayers as I begin this journey and will keep you all [...]
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This past Sunday morning, our church held a baptism service. We normally hold these services on a Sunday afternoon or evening. So, this was a change for us. Let me tell you, it was a positive change. What a fantastic time of praise and obedience to God. We celebrate when [...]
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