It's Been Awhile...

Our family is as busy as ever. I'm working a total of 3 1/2 jobs and keep on going. Mark is in another position within Sam's Club and his hours are rotating. Jordan has been doing paperwork to get his college info started. He is excited to be going to Chattanooga State Technical for Hortaculture certificate. He will be graduating from Heritage High School in May of 2012. OH DEAR!!!! Can not believe that day is just around the corner. Jordan has his first job at Ingles in Ringgold. He loves it!

Bre is a sophomore at Heritage High School. She lettered in Track in the 2010-2011 school year. She made the 2011-2012 High School Volleyball team. She had an amazing time with that. Now, her focus is back on academics. She is taking ASL (American Sigh Language) and trying to teach her mother. Bre is also driving. She has her permit and does really well.

I apologize that it has been almost 2 years since I have posted anything on the blog. It's funny how life moves along and you are left wondering where the time went. This is our latest family photo. For those that haven't known...photography is my 1 1/2 job and hobby.




Merry Christmas to All!

Until the next post....

Forever in His grip,
Mark, Renee, Jordan, & Bre

The Latest

We went to Atlanta for Jordan's basketball game. We had 2 teams. Team A brought home bronze. Team B (which was Jordan's team) didn't place. However, they did amazing and he enjoyed every bit of it. Jordan is #42 in the picture above in case someone can't figure that out (lol!!). You will have to copy and paste the following addresses into your bar in order to go to them, but I have posted pictures here:

http://rintinzpassion4photos.shutterfly.com/soga2010winterolympics

and here

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2032611&id=1085448261&l=787eba38b2


I had forgotten to mention on the last post about Bre's upcoming debut. She auditioned for our middle school musical........"Seussical the Musical". She made it and is going to be a jungle citizen/circus animal. I will let everyone know when the dates are. It will be some time in the spring.

Until next time.........

Lots of love,
Renee

Happy New Year to ALL!

Bre had her first ultrasound on the 21st and it went well. She returns this coming Tuesday for her monthly blood work. She is doing very well and hasn't had too many painful days. She is such a strong young lady. She most certainly keeps us on our toes.


Jordan is part of the unified basketball team for school. That means he plays with the Special Olympics children along with "partners" (or non-special needs children) on one team. We go January 14-17th for the games in Atlanta. He is very excited as basketball has been his favorite thing to do since way before our wreck. Of course, you know that I will be taking plenty of pictures!


Mark and I are putting more and more faith in God to get us through each and everyday. God never fails us and there is always something that comes along to show us how much we can not go without Him. We are very thankful for all we have. Mark is reaching for dreams of opening a sugar-free bakery shop along with my dreams of doing jewelry and photography (I know, what a combo). However, we are not getting any younger and believe it or not.............Jordan will be graduating high school in less than 3 years! Therefore, we are trying to do something that is going to benefit him and Bre as well. So, for now, this is what is going on in the Conley household.


Another year has come and gone before we have realized it. This has definitely been an eventful year for our family. We wanted to pass on wishes and blessings for the upcoming to year to all of those in our lives. We love each and everyone of you.

Until next time............


Lots of love,
Mark, Renee, Jordan, & Bre

The Final Result

We want everyone to know that the prayers, thoughts, concerns, and actions over the past few weeks have been more than appreciated. I am taking the next several days to gather myself and deal with some other issues. Our verdict for this 2 week course was against our favor. The jury did side with Ford.
However, I would like to say that GOD has it all under control and this is no surprise to Him. The people that represented us could have NOT been any better, compassionate, or more wonderful. They were definitely picked by God to put all this together. Although, it is disappointing, we are accepting of the outcome because we know God handles all things we go through no matter what it is.


This chapter has closed as far as court wise, but we still have some technical stuff to wrap up and sort through. We are anxious to get back to a routine in our life that is some what normal (whatever that might be). I just wanted to post an overall result for everyone to read because I know many are wondering. I don't want to post details so, please, if you want to ask anything you can email us. We don't mind answering any questions.

Until next time.............

Lots of love,
Mark, Renee, Jordan, & Bre

A Bit of an Update! :)

GREAT NEWS:: Bre went to her Oncologist appointment last Monday the 9th. This was her first official non-surgery appt. He did her blood work and her "tumor markers" which are the blood levels they look at are DOWN! WOOHOO! Now, it is time to get her first Ultrasound scheduled. However, with all that I am doing through next week or so, I am not sure when that will be!


We wanted to say thank you to all those you are keeping our family in their thoughts and prayers at the present time. It isn't over, but we are half way there.
Matthew 10:19-20 says:
When you are arrested, don't worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time. For it is not you who will be speaking-it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Matthew 10:26 says:
"But don't be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all."

Thank you, Lord for helping us through this past week. Philippians 1:6 says: And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.----- GOD said I am going to make it!

Continue to pray for my family, please. Once I am able to include particulars I will.

Until next time.............

Lots of love,
Mark & Renee

Bre's appt 10-28-09

Bre had her follow-up appt with her surgeon today. He released her and said that she can do regular activities as her body allows. He doesn't want to see her back, therefore, we are under the supervision of her oncologist. He did say the pain that she has been having the past few days is scar tissue that is building up, but not to be worried. The more she heals the more it will help. After all, she was cut open through her abdomen and belly button.

So, she goes back for next month's blood work on November 9th. Just wanted to let everyone know the latest.

Love to all,
Renee

Results of Oncologist Appointment

It is 6:30 and we have been home about 30 minutes. It took forever, but well worth the wait with the doctor. Bre doesn't have to have chemo!!! However, she has (here we go with the really long words that I am going to shorten) Stage IC Borderline Mucinous Tumor of Ovary with Atypia. That means....borderline tumor. We are not benign NOR are we malignant.

This is something that they see in middle aged women NOT in teens. He said that her case is so rare that it only around the 20th case they have ever seen. Doctors in Ohio and some other state also looked at her pathology reports. When we arrived for the appointment he said he literally just got the plan together about 2-3 hours before he seen us. (I told everyone she is an oddity) :)

So, what do we do now, you ask? He is keeping very close tabs on her. She will go EVERY month for blood work and EVERY three months for an Ultrasound. We are VERY thankful for these results and know that it could have went way worse. He also said this is why we have to keep a close eye on her because it could change at any moment. They monitor "tumor markers" with the blood taken.

She is in VERY good spirits and thrilled she doesn't have to get a wig. hahaha!
I think I covered it all (scratching my head). Please email or comment if you have any questions.

ALSO, please, continue to keep her and our family in your thoughts and prayers as to this is NOT the only issues we face in our near future.

First off...WE THANK GOD
Second...WE LOVE EACH AND EVERY PERSON WHO HAS HELPED CARRY US THROUGH THIS FAR!

With great appreciation and love,
Mark, Renee, Jordan, & Bre

JAMES 1:2-4

Update on Bre

Hello everyone. There isn't any news, yet. We have an appointment with the Oncologist on October 12th. However, he said if he hears anything next week he would call. She is doing ok, but she woke up hurting this morning. She is doing great though. We take one day at a time.

On another note, Jordan turned 16 on Thursday the 1st. I am starting to feel old. hahahaha! I took pictures. We splurged and let him pick where he wanted to go to eat. We went to Texas Roadhouse. I have pictures and will post them.


Please continue to keep Bre in your prayers, as we haven't heard any news.


Until next time..........


Lots of love,
Mark & Renee

Update on Bre

Hello All! First and foremost..........WE ARE HOME! That doesn't mean we are totally in the clear, but it is better than waiting at the hospital. They decided since she is eating and drinking on her own that she could come home and wait for the results instead of waiting in the hospital. Good news: we are home--- Not so good news: it may be another week or so before they get the final pathology report.

They took out the central line because if chemo is needed she will have to have a porta-cath instead for treatment. We follow-up with the Oncologist (Dr. Gratias) on the 12th of October. We follow up with the surgeon (Dr. Kootnz) in about 10 days or so.

She is feeling well right now. The hardest thing is getting her to DRINK! Little turkey doesn't like to eat or drink on a regular basis, let alone now. So, she is to stay out of school the rest of the week. The really good part is next week is our Fall Break and that gives us a few days more to heal.

If anyone wants to know anything that I haven't posted here, then email or send me a message on Facebook. I am trying to take a break from texting!

Lots of love and PRAISE the LORD for what He has done.

Love,
Mark & Renee

Please PRAY!

As most everyone knows, Bre is in TC Thompson's Hospital. She was admitted Wednesday night after all day in the ER. They found that she had a tumor (the size of a softball). The doctors couldn't determine details until they did surgery. However, they didn't think they would be able to do surgery because her blood was NOT clotting. She received 2 units of plasma Wed. night. That helped her levels and they proceeded with surgery yesterday at 1:00.


Once in surgery, Dr. Kootnz (AMAZING DOCTOR by the way)found the size of the tumor was huge and had burst. He said, "It looked like a bomb had gone off". So she does have a quite large incision (vertically) in order to do what he needed to do. They biopsied tissue and some other things. He said at first glance (can't be sure until results come back) it didn't look malignant. However, the small chance is there and chemo is NOT out yet as an option. So, she is comfortable this morning with no pain and sleeping. I do not have access to a computer there, but, I will do my best to update by phone or text.

Bre was in great "Bre Mode" last night. She told me "No, dip, Sherlock!" after an obvious statement I had made. So, she is in good spirits for the most part.

PLEASE, continue to pray. We are not out of the woods yet. We will not know what treatment is to be done until all the results are in sometime next week. We know GOD is in control. For whatever reason, He will carry us through to His glory.

Until next time.........


Lots of love,
Forever in His grip,
Mark & Renee