To say it has been a long summer would be somewhat of an understatement at this point I think. So I won't say it! But, what I will say should bring a smile to your face, a tear to your eye and otherwise brighten what is left of your day. Magda is in COMPLETE REMISSION!
Your read it right. Over the past few days we have reviewed the results of all the follow up SCAN's and Bone Marrow Biopsy. From ever radiologist report, Magda's oncologist, and a radiation specialist, NO SIGNS OF ANY REMAINING HODGKINS! (sorry about all the exclamation points) If I could shout this across the country to all of you I would.
Needless to say we are all overjoyed at this point. In fact, as of now Magda is not even going to need radiation as we had expected. (may go for a second opinion on this point but not sure yet)
Some negative news but not much. The cancer has left her with some spine injury. To small fractures in her spine that cause some discomfort. Magda will be seeing a back specialist soon. But in the grand scheme of things not to bad given the early diagnosis and prognosis.
If you could all see the life rushing back into Magda I think you would be moved beyond words. To watch her chase the boys around the house and play tickle monster, to listen to her sit at the piano and play again, to have her back in our lives as the wife and mother we all know and love is overwhelming and wonderful!.
Saturday will be our 5 year anniversary. You have all given us a gift we will never ever forget or ever be able to repay. Your love and support has just been remarkable. Thank you all so very much.
The Newman's
