Here's an update directly from Abby:
Hi All,
I pretty much don't know where to start. The last few weeks Darian has been walking and having pain in his leg. He had shots on the 3rd of January so we thought it might be that. Monday we took him to the Dr, you then sent us to Salem Radiology for x-rays. The x-rays revealed something that needed to be investigated further.
Yesterday we had a appt at Good Samaritan in Portland. Upon seeing the specialist we were immediately admitted to Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital. At 4pm they did a MRI which turned out to be bad news. The specialist saw a cancerous looking mass. This mass is located at the bottom of Darians left femur on a growth plate. Later that night (last night) they did a biopsy.
We won't find out the news from the biopsy for a few days. The specialist believes that it is one of two forms of cancer. The two types are called Osteogenic sarcoma or Ewings sarcoma. Either are not good. A team of specialist have been notified and will be ready to go when we find out the results of the biopsy.
Since it was a bone biopsy, Darian is still in some pain and cannot move his left leg. We are now at home and Darian is trying to rest comfortably.
Monday we will start on Chest x-rays, bone scans and more tests to make sure this hasn't spread to other parts of the body, especially the lungs where it likes to go. As we gather more info, chemo will start soon after.
Our Family is doing well. We are so glad this was found and we can start treatment. God holds our plans, and we know that amazing things will come from this. Its a new journey for our family. The most important thing for us is to remain positive. Please join us in prayer. May we all grow closer to each other and to God through this process. I love you all.
I hope you all know that you are always welcome in our home, and please feel free to call anytime, we will let you know things as we know them.
I hope this all makes sense-didn't get much sleep in the hospital, but wanted to let you all know what was going on.
Sending you all tons of love!
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the rest to God.
Abby
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Please continue to pray for their precious family!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Darian
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Sending out tons of prayers for you.
~Danielle
My heart goes out to you.
Abby,
Our family is praying hard for you guys! You are doing an amazing job Abby. I told Becca to let us know if we can do anything. Mostly we will be believing God and using our voice to demand a miracle of fast healing for Darien.
Love you,
Stefanie
Abby,
I can't imagine being in your shoes right now. As soon as I heard, my heart just ached for you. Please know that I have been praying for you and your family. I am praying for a miracle and complete healing to little Darian's body. I'm praying for God's strength and His amazing peace to fill you in an indescribable way.
We are full of tears but way more full of prayers for all of you. For God's PEACE to surround you. We love you. Steve, Sheila, Elijah, Levi and Luke
Abby;
I don't know you, but today I pray for you and your family. This was passed along to me today and I thought you might like it as well.
PS. 18
Part of it is...
28 You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.
29 With your help I can advance against a troop ; with my God I can scale a wall.
30 As for God, his way is perfect;
the word of the LORD is flawless.
He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.
31 For who is God besides the LORD ? And who is the Rock except our God?
32 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.
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