Two steps forward.....one step back....again...

The long awaited call from the Cleveland Clinic came today. The news wasn't quite what we expected. When the trial first came about, we were told that it would be opening up June 1st. The expected scenario would be to have pre-testing done the first week of June with treatment starting the second week. When I contacted them last week to get another update, word was that paperwork was holding up the start date and that we would get a call next (this) week for our dates, and as promised, we have the news. "Officially" the trial is now open in Cleveland (good news)! Our new "team" is waiting for her clinic records and they will also need them from both OSU and Dr. Knight (bad news--waiting time). They will then fully review, although Meredith (our main nurse now) and I went over the open questions during the call (good news). A new biopsy will most likely be needed (good and bad news) since she has had chemo since the last one was done......THEN treatment can begin. Most likely scenario.....mid to end of July (disappointing news).

I'd like to think that maybe God has planned things this way on purpose...Jess has been battling lung issues/bronchitis since Easter Sunday. This too, has been two steps forward....yada, yada, yada and maybe she needs this extra time to heal. But we all just want so badly for her to be able to get things started and then hopefully, finally, get healed.

Jess, I know I keep telling you to hang in there and here I am telling you that yet again. But remember, as we look back there have been many, many times when that "disappointing moment" turned into that "blessing in disguise"....and I wouldn't be surprised if this was one more of those times. Just never forget that we are all hanging in there with you, and we're here to help lift you when you get tired. It's amazing what faith and love can do......Keep Believing......