Brain scan today. Ty is so brave.

We are here at the hospital, waiting for Ty's next MRI of the brain.  I haven't been able to post this week because my laptop broke down on me.  Hopefully I will have it up and running again soon.  In the meantime, I will try to post a brief update from my phone or something later today.  We expect to be here late into the afternoon, and we should have some news by early this evening.

Ty is so brave. He is excited to have his "picture taken" without any anesthesia again.  He promises to hold still, "like they say on Yo Gabba Gabba," he says with a smile.

Obviously, we are praying, praying, praying for good news.  My husband put it simply this morning.  Either the scan is going to show that his cancer is getting worse, getting better, or staying the same for now.  Please God, may it look better and continue to improve.  Thank you all for thinking of us today, and for your extra prayers during such a stressful time.  My anxiety level is at its peak.  I feel kinda like a crazy person and as much as I feel the anticipation for the results; at the same time I don't want to know.  I enjoyed the feeling of simply not knowing for the past week and I am so afraid of what they may say later today.  I feel all of your love and support around me, and it helps more than you can imagine.  Thank you.

Hoping that today's scan will provide RELIEF as opposed to anything else.

Comments

  1. stephanieMay 6, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    i have been checking this blog a few times a day for updates and i am relieved that the reason for no postings was simply due to a broken laptop. i remembered Ty's MRI is today and have been praying and sending positive thoughts Ty's way. i hope you get relief asap today. i send my love and prayers to the entire Campbell family on this important day.
    stephanie from buffalo,ny

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  2. CDN MummyMay 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I will be thinking of Ty and your family often today. My prayers are with you.

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  3. Brooke : )May 6, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    What husband? Oh that guy Lou! lol, JK.

    So happy your week went smooth. We are sending you many prayers, hope and happy thoughts!

    Ty is winning this battle!!

    <3 love and prayers
    Brooke, Eric, Emily and Owen : o )

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  4. DeenaMay 6, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I am relieved as well that the lack of posts this week was from a broken laptop. I pray for Ty today...and every day and hope that you and your family get some good news tonight!!

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  5. Susan WatkinsMay 6, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Prayers are being lifted in abundance!!!!

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  6. MichelleMay 6, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    LOTS of prayers headed your way from N.H. I've been checking in all week... hope you're able to get that laptop fixed quickly. We miss our Ty updates:)
    All will be good again! The results will come back just fine. Like I said before, how can they not with this many prayers!!!
    Michelle

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  7. Alex, Lauren, AJ and Dylan MatraleMay 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Sending lot and lots of prayers today!!!!

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  8. BrianMay 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Ty will be my wish later as I blow out my candles!!

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  9. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Praying...

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  10. Colleen RosenMay 6, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Cindy and Lou your nerves are going to unravel!!! This is so scary over and over again - hell couldn't be worse. I'm praying for you both and mostly for the scan we want. We need to get rid of every last one of those nasty cancer cells. I believe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I hope you don't have to wait too long. I love you a billion!

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  11. mojzisekMay 6, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Praying for Ty. I check this blog numerous times a day and am happy to hear from you again. I woke up and remembered it was today. My prayers are with you.

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  12. jillyeherrMay 6, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Praying for Ty and the rest of the family all day today <3

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