MRI tomorrow - please pray for Ty

Tonight is very stressful and scary.  It always is before a scan.  I actually have difficulty breathing normal just knowing that Ty has an MRI scheduled in the morning. 

The scan is only of Ty's spine, we won't be following up with another brain scan for at least another week or so.  The doctor's ordered the spinal scan simply to prove that they are right, that Ty's cancer is spreading.  Lou and I agreed to the scan only to prove them wrong.  Please God, prove them wrong this time and every time.  Much thanks and love to you all.  I will share updates as soon as I can. 

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  1. JulieApril 28, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Praying, praying, praying.... And sending positive energy your way.

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  2. Joy MarielleApril 28, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Cindy & Lou,

    I am praying for Ty, and will say a very special prayer for him tonight. I cannot imagine what you guys are going through right now. That is your little boy, and as parents, we always try to make sure everything is "bedda" as Ty would say.

    Your story has changed my life, and I love your little boy! I pray for him all the time, and I hope that you are able to prove the doctors wrong.

    I know this is going to be a very long night and long day for you guys, but you have to stay positive. I hope that everything works out well.

    Just know, that you guys are amazing parents, and you have done such a wonderful job with your children. I truly do not know how you do it, I don't.

    Praying for Ty! Such an incredible litte fighter!

    Praying for Ty always. Please update us as soon as you can.

    Joy Marielle
    Baltimore, MD
    ((((Hugs))))

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  3. Colleen RosenApril 29, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    The scans have been our friends in the past. We can pray for the best.

    Also wishing you sleep tonight. Every time I try and go in your shoes, I end up wishing so much that you could just rest and breath and relax, but I know you can't. I'm so sorry for what you have been living through. It's not fair for anyone to live through.

    In the mean time, Ty has been such a survivor and we just gotta keep on following his lead. You have to admit it's easy to be on a winning team!

    Well, you know what I'm praying for tomorrow.

    big hugs,
    Cherry Cheerleader

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  4. Brooke : )April 29, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Cindy and LOU

    My heart and stomach are burning for you!!

    I pray that the doctors are wrong again and again and Ty shows them up!!

    Praying, praying, begging and praying!!

    Love and prayers,

    Brooke, Eric, Emily and Owen <3 <3 <3

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  5. KateApril 29, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    It is 4:30 a.m. and I am reading youd daily entry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I don't know how you do it. Words can not express my deepest respect and admiration I have for you and your family. Not only is Ty and Gavin such incredible children buy as parents, you have such a fierce love. I think you are both incredible. I will be thinking and praying that the MRI is good.

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  6. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Praying, praying, praying... xo

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  7. MichelleApril 29, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Amazing, what the power of prayer can do. How can God not answer the numbers that will be praying for Ty today! I pray that Ty's test results will come out showing that the cancer has NOT spread and that Ty will be cancer free very soon! Amen!
    I look forward to your next post:)

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  8. maryeking83April 29, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    The doctors have to be wrong!!! They have been before. Ty is a fighter and he will get through this. Cindy, Lou, Gavin and most of all TY you will beat this together you will!

    I will be praying immensely and he will be in my thoughts all day.

    I am too nervous to write anymore I will be in agony waiting for your post.

    Love you so much sweet baby boy!

    Mary E. King and the rest of the King family
    GA

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  9. NellieApril 29, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Sending so many uplifting, positive prayers your way!

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  10. Rosalyn GaztambideApril 29, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    POSITIVE THOUGHTS,
    PRAYERS AND HEALTH
    GOING
    YOUR WAY>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>+++++++++++>>>>>>>>>>

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  11. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    May God give you the strength to get through today, tomorrow and the day after. I pray to God that our Lord Jesus Christ will continue to enable Ty to touch our lives here. I pray, let those Doctors be wrong.

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  12. Anna from CaliforniaApril 29, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    i am praying for lil Ty and admire you as parents. as i sit here and read your post...i cry (like always when i read your posts) sometimes its a happy cry and sometimes a sad cry but Ty has definately touched my heart and i feel soooo much love for him. i find myself praying for him all the time. i pray to God for a miracle!!! i know that there are so many people praying for him...God must hear us. love you Ty!!!!!!

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  13. Brooke : )April 29, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Ok so I keep checking in and I am somewhat superstitious and had to post again to get that number thirteen off the screen.

    Wishing and praying for good news!! <3

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  14. Larry SchopferApril 29, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Putting in God's hands whatever lies ahead of you and trusting that God will provide you with all that you need to get through it. Our daily prayers continue for Ty, his incredible family and supportive friends. May you all continue to live fully the life that is unfolding before you with courage and enthusiasm for the blessings that you have, even those blessings in disguise.

    Hope this excerpt from the lyrics to a Casting Crowns song give you some comfort, as it often does for me when I am in the midst of a storm . . .

    "Praise You In This Storm"

    I was sure by now
    God You would have reached down
    And wiped our tears away
    Stepped in and saved the day
    But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

    As the thunder rolls
    I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
    "I'm with you"
    And as Your mercy falls
    I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
    And takes away

    And I'll praise You in this storm
    And I will lift my hands
    For You are who You are
    No matter where I am
    And every tear I've cried
    You hold in Your hand
    You never left my side
    And though my heart is torn
    I will praise You in this storm

    With continued prayers for Super Ty, the boy with the indomitable spirit!
    The Schopfer Family
    Sherman, CT

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  15. Marcela.April 29, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Praying hard for Ty to get bedda, the sooner the bedda.

    ~Marcela.

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  16. Bonesteel6April 29, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Praying, praying, praying for Super Ty!!!!

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