However, we've also seen multiple signs of God's goodness in these challenging days. Trish, despite real weariness and some uncomfortable side effects of being off all thyroid medication, is holding up pretty well. Her spirits are high and she is pressing through her treatment period with real endurance. She has been overwhelmed by the kindness of our ClearView family, help from our biological family, multiple offers to help with kids, cards, Scriptures, and gifts that people have sent. Thanks! Please keep praying for her... as each day gets progressively more difficult. Next week, she has tests at Riverside Hospital 4 different days, including two full body scans. These will affirm (we're praying- God willing!) that the cancer was confined to the thyroid region (and removed at surgery) and determine how strong her radio-iodine pill will be. She will take this next Friday and the strength of the pill will dictate how long she must be isolated (she will basically be emitting radiation and has to follow special instructions to not affect people around her). So, the next two weeks will be a real challenge for her and our family. We appreciate your prayers for physical strength, spiritual encouragement, and the challenges this creates for Trish and our family. Keep the cards coming... they are a great blessing...and will be, especially, when Trish can't be around people for about a week. See January 13 post for address.
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We will continue to partner with you in prayer over these next few weeks. Thanks for keeping us updated. We are confident that the Lord is using these trials for His glory in your lives and the lives of those around you. May Jesus Christ be praised.
The Crawfords
Trish and Andy
I spoke with a friend of mine who has gone through the same journey as Trish. If it is any comfort she said the period before the radioactive iodine is the toughest. Being off all meds. makes you feel awful but she did say that once you get the radio-pill, each day you will feel better. As for the isolation time period, she did say it was challenging but she EMPHASIZED the importance of allowing others to be in control. Use the isolation time to strictly rest and regain strength. I know it is exceptionally difficult with small children, but use your resources(family,Friends) to regain your health. I will keep all of you in prayer. Trish...if you would like to talk with my friend, let me know. She has supported others who have traveled the same journey. God Bless...stay strong...and remember you are loved.
Roseann Peters
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