Well, here we are, four months have passed since Shelly’s surgery. A summer of traveling back and forth to NYC. The news to this point was discouraging. Dr. Finger told told us she has 50% chance of the retina reattaching. There are experimental treatments, but they would not really increase the chances of a reattachment. Basically, we are happy the cancer is gone, but we are still believing for a COMPLETE healing.
When we left Syracuse last Thursday, we weren’t expecting much of a change. That’s usually when God shows up changes things. The tumor has shrunk 40% already!!! It was originally a 10.2 mm tumor, it is now down to 6.6mm. The retina detachment has decreased as well. We were very excited and happy to hear this news. Thank you all for your continued support and prayers.
What happens now you ask??? Well, we will see the Dr. Rutledge-Ophthalmologist in Syracuse in 6 weeks. This will be the first time we have seen him since he discovered the tumor. He will evaluate the retina detachment. Hopefully, Shell won’t have to sleep in the recliner after the update with Dr. Rutledge. Dr. Finger says that sleeping in the recliner helps with the retina reattachment. She hasn’t had a full night’s sleep in a while. A post op PET/CT scan in December is also scheduled. One last thing. Dr. Finger said that if the tumor shrinks a little more, he will want to do a laser surgery in the area of the tumor leakage. This will assist reattachment of the retina.
We had the opportunity to see our nieces Casey and Erin in their preview of Billy Elliot The Musical on Broadway last night! It’s an amazing show. Grandma your baby girls are wonderful. We don’t want to spoil it for anyone in the family who plans on attending but you will be shocked and surprised to say the least. Bravo Casey and Erin you SHINE! Chris and Melissa it was great to see you too. You both should be very proud!!!
Shelly has been back to work since September 2nd. The first 2 weeks she worked half days. She is happy to be back even though she gets tired easy. Thank you goes out to her FM family your help through this transitional time.
We have been busy with getting Nikki set up in Rochester at RIT. Classes are going well. She will start a new job in Rochester on Monday actually. She is going to work for King David’s restaurant there. She’s excited about the new experience.
Emily has started her senior year in high school. She’s doing well and now she has her driver’s license!! Yes she’s driving on her own. My goodness where has the time gone. Unbelievable!
We were able to get together with Shelly’s aunts and cousins a couple of Fridays ago for pizza and fun. It was a great time and I can’t wait to get together will you all again very soon.
We will talk with you all very soon….
Great news you guys! I am so glad to hear things are going well. I am also in amazement that Nikki is 20 and Emily is driving–goodness I feel old. I am thinking of you and hope the road to recovery continues to be so successful.
Love, Jill
God is good…all the time! 🙂
Linda Freytag
Wonderful news Shelly!! My thoughts and prayers are with you both always!!
Amy
Great news!! We have looked for you online to hear the latest so thanks for this update. It helps as we pray for you.
Miss you sooo much. Lots of hugs and kisses from Brazil.
Hey Guys,
It’s Bill Bleistine here. It’s so wonderful to hear the news and know that there is healing. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. It was great to see you in September and we hope to see you again real soon. Until then, stay well. Love, Bill and The Ceili Boys
Sorry I haven’t written sooner. So happy for you Shelley! I will call when we get home from Florida!
Aunt Jo Ann