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

Hello to All:

It has been quite some time since I have posted. Busy, busy, busy around the Conley household. Since I last posted, we have started back to school (work for me). Bre is very active in band and FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) this year. She is in great classes also this year. Jordan is doing great in school. His grades are all A's at the moment (haha). Classes are a little more adapted for him this year and hopefully, that will help with him being overwhelmed with school work.

As for Mark and I, he is the GREATEST husband in the world. I have started another job at the doctor's office I worked at when we had our wreck. I work there from 4 or 4:30 until 6 or 7 everyday after I leave school. Mark is awesome at having the house stuff done even with him working all day. He also babysits Maks on his days off during the week. HE LOVES THAT!!!! Uncle Mark has him more spoiled than Tanta Na (that is the name I have picked--it's German and Na for Renee).

I am also doing FCA, photos for our yearbook, and going to help coach volleyball this year. WOOHOO!
Yes, it is busy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. God has given me these opportunities and I plan to do what I can. I am still very involved with my photos, however, I haven't been able to upload very many lately (I will try to correct that).

So, I just wanted to update everyone on the things of life for the Conley's and post a little hello.

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

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

Just a Wish

Happy 4th of July everyone! Prayers and wishes that this day is happy and safe for all!

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

Our nephew Maks playing with Bella

It is very short, but really cute. Maks has found a new play thing.
However, the play thing hasn't come to complete peace about this. :)
Enjoy!!

It's Summer Time!

I can not believe that school (which is also my work) is out for summer already. Where does the time go? Jordan will be going into the 10th grade and Bre will be in the 8th grade. OH MY WORD!!!!! Tomorrow is Mark's birthday and he turns 39 (and will be holding on.........) I would have never guessed that God would bless my life the way that He has. Even with all the trials, tests, chastising, and planning we have grown to a point to where Mark and I look back at what we were before God took a hold on our lives and say, "Thank You, JESUS!"

By the way, for those who have NOT read it on our Facebook page: We are officially members at Parkway Baptist Temple in Fort Oglethorpe. We know this is where God was pulling us to go.

Mark gets tickled every time that Maks' name is mentioned and glows when he comes to visit. It is a blessing for Mark and I to be able to spend time with Eric & Christi & Maks. They hold a special place in our hearts because we have been there too. Jordan is gone tonight to spend the night with Jesse and Bre got to mow the yard (YES, she enjoys that!) I am loading photos and blogging.

I ask everyone that reads this that you would say a prayer for our family. I have withdrawn from classes (officially)and am very stressed about the loans. I am trying to see if getting a job will benefit us or hinder. We love you all!


Until next time......


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