Light at the End of the Tunnel!

Good News Monday!

After a beautiful, fabulous weekend in the sun, waking up Monday morning to a dreary cold day was not easy. However, the news we received today certainly brightened up our day and had us jumping for joy!

Alec spoke with Dr. Shellito (the surgeon) who gave us great news. He informed Alec that his lymph nodes came back negative! When I heard this news I was so happy I started to cry. This means the 5 weeks of chemo/radiation has not only shrunk the tumor (which is now out) but also killed the cancer that had started to spread into his lymph nodes and potentially into his bladder.

Dr. Allen (chemo doctor) also called Alec today with more good news. She told Alec that she was "very pleased" with pathology results and it will be safe to hold off on round two of chemo/radiation for the colorectal cancer. She said he is ready to move forward with treatment for the lymphoma. The next step is to meet with Dr. Tekvorian, who will come up with a start date and plan for chemo/radiation for the lymphoma.


We are absolutely thrilled. I took Millie for a walk tonight and I just thanked God hundreds of times. I feel like there is an end in sight and a light at the end of the tunnel.

Alec is feeling better every day. He even started working on small projects in the kitchen again. Don't worry, I will not have him hanging cabinets any time soon, but little trim work here and there cant hurt!

I told him that last week was a gift from God to him. Every day was absolutely beautiful, and he was able to lay out on the deck and enjoy some sun. Nothing makes you feel better like a little vitamin D! (I must admit I was jealous!) He has made a remarkable recovery and I am sure he will be 100% in no time.


It is amazing where the power of prayer and a positive attitude will take you.

We really feel as though we can breath a little easier and look to our future with even more certainty and things are going to be OK!

Thank you for your prayers and your support. Today was a very joyful day and we are so grateful!

All our Love,

Heather, Alec and Millie