August 31, 2010--Tuesday

This morning, Lisa had 4 L of fluid drained from her abdomen.  She also had a port put in, and that was a successful procedure.  She is going to start the aggressive chemo tomorrow.  Please pray for strength, courage, and comfort as she begins this treatment.  Lisa is very brave and very inspiring.  She is just ready to fight and BEAT this cancer.  Thank you for your continued prayers.

Monday, August 30

Lisa is being admitted to the hospital in Springfield today. They are putting a port in her, and also "tapping" the fluid.  The doctor wants to start chemo on Tues. or Wed, and will keep Lisa in the hospital to monitor this. Please pray for strength for Lisa.  Another great website of information is http://www.pancan.org/. There are several suvivor stories on this, and we can't wait to add Lisa's story to the site!  We thank you for your continued prayers. 

Back home --August 28 (Sat.)

Our journey to the Mayo clinic in Rochester has now taken a different path.  The doctors there found out that the cancer we are fighting is pancreatic cancer.  Lisa is going to begin aggressive chemo, and we are very optimistic that the combo of drugs that will be used will bring incredible results.  She is at home resting, and enjoying seeing her girls again.  Lisa is very strong, and is ready to tackle this with full force.  Lisa is believing, as are we, for awesome results from this chemo.  She will have an incredible story to tell someday. We know God is working in her, and we know it is in his hands.  Thank you again for all of your love, support, and prayers.  You have no idea how much strength this have given Lisa and Steve.  God bless you all. 

August 26, 2010

Lisa went in at 7:30 this morning for another biopsy.  We should know those results in the morning. Keep praying!!!!!! Hoping to come home soon.

Lisa's address

There have been many requests for Lisa's home address.  It is 4630 W. Curtice, Battlefield, MO, 65619.
Thank you again for all of the support and prayers she is receiving.

August 24, 2010

We have been at Mayo all day. Lisa has clots on her lungs and they are giving her blood thinner after admitting her to the Methodist hospital for an overnight stay.  The Doctors will do more testing tomorrow to find out exactly what they are dealing with.  We are praying for God to work a miracle tonight and surprise those doctors in the morning!  Lisa is strong and needs all of your prayers.

Here at Mayo

We made it here and what a ride!!  I will be writing the govenor about the bad roads!!!  We meet the Dr at 9:45 I am not sure what they are going to start doing.  They dont want me to eat anything so I am guessing we will be doing a lot of testing!!!!  Keep praying and thanks for all the support!

Update on Lisa

Lisa has been overwhelmed with all of the support she has received.  A group of us went over to her house yesterday to pray with her and spend some time talking.  Lisa is an amazing person, just to be in her presence makes you feel better.  She is so strong, focused and determined to beat this rare cancer.  Please continue to pray for her stregnth, healing, and safe travels to and from Mayo clinic today. 

REMINDER: September 2nd is Lisa's B-day!!!!  She will be 38 years old- remember to send her a card to tell her how much she means to you.  Email us at helplisafight@yahoo.com for address information. 

When we know more about her surgery location, date, and time we are going to hold another prayer session- please check the blog for updates. 

You can always email personal thoughts and well wishes to helplisafight@yahoo.com. 

Thanks for supporting Lisa,

Renée

August 18, 2010

Saw the Springfield doctor.  He confirmed what we already knew. We are heading to Mayo on Monday for a second opinion.  A hysterectomy is the first step, along with debulking of masses in the peritoneum. We don't know if that will happen at Mayo or here in Springfield.  We are praying for guidance and peace. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

Lisa's Trip to MAYO Clinic

We need your help in raising money for Lisa's travel expenses to Mayo Clinic.  Lisa and her family do not know at this time how long the stay will be and they need our help.  Please open your hearts and pray about what you are able to give and click our DONATE link to send money to Lisa over our secure site.