New information!

First of all I want to apologize for just dropping all communication. The relief of Lisa being cancer free and back to school was so big that it all sort of felt back to normal. But I guess I see her and many of you do not, so we will keep this going. I am going to pass the torch to Gail and Lisa so that they can keep all their friends and family updated on what is going on in their lives. I wanted to do this for them in hopes that maybe a little stress was taken off their lives while it was all being turned upside down and I am soo happy that I can turn Lisa's blog over to its rightful owner!

But I do have one more post...Tomorrow Lisa will be going up to

for a day of medical tests. These are routine test, not ones done because she is having problems, (thank you God).

She will be having a CT scan, x-rays, blood tests and a visit with her doctor. I am guessing that even routine test make you nervous so I know they would all appreciate your prayers.

So with this post I am signing off and handing the torch to the Harders. Thank you all for following Lisa progress and praying for her.

Sherie Stombaugh

Port no more!

After a long 10 month journey through very hard times, today marks the end of that path and the beginning of another.
At 2:30 today Lisa will be getting her port out. This is a surgery that they are actually looking forward to. At times it was hard to even imagine that this day would come, but all of you out there praying for Lisa always gave her HOPE. It has been a roller coaster ride of emotions, fears and faith. This journey has made Lisa grow up faster than she should have, but it has also given her insight and maturity that God will use for His glory! We are all so happy that this day has come for you Lisa. We can't wait to watch you grow stronger and healthier. Remember this day and keep it in your heart as a reminder that God is Good, and we will also do the same.

We love you.

Lisa looked so pretty at her party last night! She sat near the door and greeted everyone that came to celebrate with her.

Picture from the Port-a party

Port a party!

Let's celebrate with a party . We are so thankful to everyone for the Love and Support that we are having a "port party removal " at the NEW Kroc Center starting @ 6 pm - 8 pm on Friday November 13th in the cedar room.
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Please join us UNLESS you are sick then please stay home .Lisa is still our bubble girl , her counts are still low and we are still waiting on the swine flu shot sometime this week .

Cancer Free

Today was the day! Today they got the results from all the test to see if they could find any cancer left in Lisa's body. Today God showed his answer to all the prayers. Today Lisa is cancer free. Today is a good day!

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Lisa is still home but is very weak and tired. They did take a trip back up to the hospital a few days ago to check her blood counts. They were still very low for the 8th day straight. With counts that low she is not able to fight off sickness, so they do not want her to go anywhere until she see the doctor again on the 28th. Hopefully her body is gaining strength and now that she is not getting more chemo she can get to a point where she can feel good all the time! Prayers are still being said for you Lisa. Get well!

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