Thanks be to God

As many of you already know from Ty's facebook announcement, his MRI was clean!!!!!!!!  There was no evidence of disease, which means Ty remains cancer free.  May he remain cancer free forever.

This is truly a miracle.  Ty was diagnosed with terminal cancer less than a year ago, and today he has no evidence of disease.  Thanks be to God, to his doctors and nurses, and to all of you who are praying for him and sending words of encouragement.  Please continue to do so.  He is still in treatment and he is having a tough time with the chemo, but we will never stop fighting.  Here he is at the marathon just two days ago.  He looks great, doesn't he?


I have so much to share, but I am in too much shock to organize my thoughts.  I was terrified today.  Ty was showing so many signs that have meant "tumor" in the past.  The drooling, the vomiting, the slurred speech (in hindsight, it was probably the chemo taking a toll on his tiny body).  I still can't get a hold of my emotions.  I am overwhelmed with the news today.  It was the best news Lou and I have ever received in our entire lives.  More tomorrow.  As for now, I am just waiting for the word from SuperTy so we can go snuggle together in bed and sleep, sleep, sleep.  I can't stop kissing him all day today (and everyday) and I don't think I'll be able to let go of him all through the night.  :) 

Grace, a very special girl, also has her MRI tomorrow.  She had a clean scan the day after Ty just two months ago.  I am praying for her and her parent's tonight.  I can't wait to hear her good news tomorrow.  God Bless Ty.  God Bless Grace.  God Bless all of you!  XOXOXOXO.

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  1. RWALK37November 8, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    listen to Celine Dion's song " A new day has come"

    I was waiting for so long
    For a miracle to come
    Everyone told me to be strong
    Hold on and don?t shed a tear

    Through the darkness and good times
    I knew I?d make it through
    And the world thought I had it all
    But I was waiting for you

    Hush, now
    I see a light in the sky
    Oh, it?s almost blinding me
    I can?t believe
    If I?ve been touched by an angel with love

    Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
    Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
    Let it shatter the walls for a new sun
    A new day has come, oh

    Where it was dark now there?s light
    Where there was pain now there?s joy
    Where there was weakness, I found my strength
    All in the eyes of a boy


    miracles do happen!!!!!

    prayers from Texas,
    Robert

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  2. Rosalyn GaztambideNovember 8, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Beautiful!
    YES, may God continue to bless you all and be witness of His power through the love and thankfulness we all share and send towards Ty everyday!
    Warm hugs and kisses from Puerto Rico!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Oh Cindy - what amazing news. I know you are on a high. I prayed today like no body's business. At 7 am I found myself crying and pleading. Hugs and lots of love from Georgia. May God continue to wrap his rainbows around you all.

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  4. TinkNovember 8, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Best news I've heard all day! Way to go Ty.. you are acing this & kicking C's butt all day long! Keep it up tough guy! So glad you can all rest well tonight and many prayers going up for sweet Grace! <3

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  5. mojzisekNovember 8, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    OMG I have been on pins and needles all day long--and now I cry tears of joy...why?? I know he can do it--look at the odds he has already beat!!! Cindy, Lou, Gavin and of course Ty---you are all so amazing an my thoughts and prayers go out to you always.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Wonderful news!!!!! We'll keep praying. SO happy for you...!!!!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Praise be to God! Best news I have heard in a ling time. Been praying for SuperTy all day yesterday and find myself crying tears of joy this morning as I get ready.

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  8. KerrieNovember 9, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    That is such amazing news!!!!!! I have tears of joy for you.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I am soooo overjoyed and beyond belief estatic!! So, I can't even begin to imagine what your family feels. This is just SO wonderful!!

    I kept checking back yesterday constantly until I finally saw your FB post. Amazing!!

    Love to y'all,
    Jan
    Georgia

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  10. brittsullivan85November 9, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Thank God! Alhamdullilah! I actually cried when I read this! Great news :D

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  11. ChristinaNovember 9, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Wooooo hooooooo!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Praise the Lord, all you nations.
    Praise him, all you people of the earth.
    For he loves us with unfailing love;
    the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever.
    Praise the Lord! (Psalm 117 NLT)

    I am so excited to read this news. I have been following Ty for some months now, and after the first paragraph I had to pause reading to bow down and worship the LORD of Heaven. Praise Him for such good news!

    I hope this means Ty will soon be able to stop oppressing himself with medication? Does it work that way?

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  13. RoseNovember 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Way to go Ty!!! I am so glad to hear this great news. May God continue to shine his light on you.

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  14. AllieNovember 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    YAY! I am so happy his scan was clear! I was praying for you all day yesterday. Congratulations and keep kicking cancer where it hurts Super Ty!

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  15. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I am so happy for you and your family! I was thinking of Ty all day yesterday and heard the news from a friend who reads your blog everyday as do I. We are two strangers of your family in Buffalo who just care very much for your little boy and pray every day for him. His story has touched so many of us out here. I am so happy for you. Continued prayers.

    Ann from Buffalo

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  16. DeenaNovember 9, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    This is the most amazing news! I am so happy and thrilled to hear of Ty's clean scans! Congrats to Lou and Debi for an amazing accomplishment as well. It's not hard pushing yourself when it's for a sweet boy like Ty! Always praying for Ty and your family...

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  17. Joy MarielleNovember 9, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Cindy & Lou,

    OMG look @ Ty he is amazing!!! Woo-hoo!!! I am so super excited about the results of Ty's MRI!!! I knew it! He is incredible, and I am so happy for you and your family!

    Team Ty :)

    Joy Marielle
    Baltimore, MD

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  18. Anna from CaliforniaNovember 9, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Too happy for words. If only my heart could talk. Only God knows how much I pray for lil Ty. I truly beleive in miracles and I know that lil Ty is one........I will never stop praying for lil Tys miracle xoxoxo

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  19. Alex, Lauren, AJ and Dylan MatraleNovember 9, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Amazing news! Couldn't be happier for Ty and your family! Keeping you in my prayers!

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  20. LoriNovember 10, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    We are beyond ecstatic for the Campbell family! Hope you are celebrating your butts off!! CHEERS! XOXOXOXO

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