Update on DIL....and pics of New Grandbaby

I wanted to thank everyone for their wonderful thoughts and prayers for my DIL and Son....Chami and Jon have had to deal with quite a lot these last few days...Chami only being 31...it was a big shock...she Does have ovarian cancer...they have removed one overy and tube and may still have to have the other one removed...we did find out that it was stage 1 ("grade" 2-3) she has extreme endrometrios (sp)...we got the test back today that found NO cancer in the liquid surounding the syst...(an answer to all those prayers...) We all go on Weds...here to Jackson to a GYN oncaligist ... they will then determine what is next....removal of other ovary??? complete Hystorectomy??? chemo??? radiation??? all those questions that they have... anyone that might understand some of this medical stuff ...let me know...I am trying to do some research and don't know where to start... So PLEASE keep us in your prayers.. On a good note...Robert and Wendy had their baby this morning... Emma Grace born at 8:04 am...8lbs 7oz 20 1/2" long...this was their "smallest" baby...(Sarah was 10lb 5oz...Lee was 9lbs 5oz...both were over 22 inches...) she is gorgeous...(maybe I am slightly biased...) I know that we can't post pics here on the Island...but they are on my profile... Check it out...

Wow.....I don't know how to respond. You poor thing. It must be so frustrating to watch those you love go through such disappointment and fear. And then to turn around to those you love, and try to help them celebrate this very special time. Who ever said life was fair? Well...God Bless each and every one of you.....what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right? Stay well and stay strong. Many prayers are surrounding you and your family! - Ann

Thanks Ann... It has been a strange week.. I am just so grateful to God for the news this morning that the "liquid" surrounding the sist was clear...it does give them some real hope to hang onto... God has allowed them to have some really wonderful christian friends...and I know that has be a big help... so we rejoice...and grieve at the same time...But I know that God will bring us thru... Thanks for your prayers...

May God Bless them! They continue to be in my thoughts and my prayers! On a great note - congratulations Grandma!

What a difficult time for you - how do you celebrate the new baby and worry so much about your DIL at the same time? You all will definitely be in my prayers. Emma is so beautiful!!! Love all that hair. You are a very lucky grandmother.

Oh, honey, you're ALL in my prayers! Beautiful, little Emma Grace! Congrats, Nana, or Grammy, or whatever you prefer! As for the cancer, I wish I had some insight for you, but I had chemo, and radiation, both, and then my lung out! So, her type, I'm not familiar with. my heart goes out to her, as I know how she feels, and there is ALWAYS hope, they have made GREAT strides.

Emma IS GORGEOUS! And I am partial to the name.... my mother's name was Emma. I am so sorry about your daughter-in-law's cancer. But the news sounds encouraging. I cannot imagine having to deal with news like that at the age of 31! I will keep praying for the best possible outcome for her and your son. Nancy

I'm sorry and thrilled at the same time. At least they caught the cancer fairly early. She's going to have to make a lot of decisions quickly. That's not fair. I'm just glad they've been able to do enough cancer research to allow your DIL a chance. Lori