Hi Friends!
Just wanted to let you all know about Micah & Cianne's Baby Dedication and open the invite you to all. As we are traveling this road with you and you have meant so much. November 19th, 11:30 am at Covenant Life Church. Love to All, Luke & Kriscinda, Braeton, Micah, Cianne Micah Eric & Cianne Dawn on Sunday, November 19, 11:30 am at Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, MD. We will be having an open house after the service with light hor´dourves.Please feel free to join us! 19923 Spur Hill, Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20886 240-683-6303 Behold children are a gift from the Lord. PS 127:3
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Low Dose Chemo
Hey All,
We are through the first 21 days of chemo with minimal side effects. Thank the Lord! This week Micah started his new regimen which is milder than the meds he was on for the first 3 weeks. His counts are even above 5000 ~this is the very first time in 10 months that his counts have been this high! We had lots of check ups this week and all of them went well... except for Luke's "unplanned" visit... You guys just know how much we love the ER and we can't seem to stay away... (are we "High Risk" yet?!) So since we missed it so much, Luke and I decided to go visit Thurs night at about 8pm. Fun date night! Luke was taking out the trash and went to push the bags down, it was then that he was cut by a sweet potato can. Blood dripping through the house...Okay, I think you got it. Off to Shady Grove... A few mins. of the football game, a great nurse, an hour & 1/2 later with 4 stitches and a nice big bandage, we came home and crashed! =) But the kiddos appts. went well....Cianne had her first appt. for hydronephrosis, the docs say it is very mild and as of right now they just want to repeat the sonogram and monitor her progress. Micah had blood draws and a regular check-up at Children's, the doctors were all very pleased with how well he's doing. So are we!! We've been pretty busy lately, enjoying some fun treats! We had the privilege of sharing and thanking the awesome volunteers at Children's at their annual Volunteers Appreciation Banquet. Braet even sang (with the other kids on stage)! The fam also went to a Caps game, compliments of Olie the Goaly (his son has Autism and he donates lots of tickets to Children's) and Braet got to ride on the Zamboni!! We have so been enjoying the fall and our family! We love being back at church and of course being home together! One other great update....for those of you who know my dad, he had a stage 3 brain tumor in 2001 and here we are 5 years later- looking good! Dad (Chris Miller) also had a doc appt this week. The doc looked over his MRI and said, "Do you know what a blessed man you are? You have come a long way from when we first began. Your brain is doing some healing." How great is the Lord?! His mercies know no end! Thanks All! Thanks for all your prayers, they mean so much, you guys are great!
Much Love & Appreciation
Luke & Kriscinda, Braeton, Micah & Cianne
Charles Spurgeon "Prayer is the forefunner of mercy. Turn to sacred history, and you will find that scarcely ever did a great mercy come to this world unheralded by supplication. You have found this true in your own personal experinece. God has given you many an unsolicited favour, but still great prayer has always been the prelude of great mercy with you...Prayer is thus connected with the blessing to show us the value of it. If we had the blessings without asking for them, we should think them common things; but prayer makes our mercies more precious than diamonds. The things we ask for are precious, but do not realize their preciousness until we have sought for them earnestly."
We are through the first 21 days of chemo with minimal side effects. Thank the Lord! This week Micah started his new regimen which is milder than the meds he was on for the first 3 weeks. His counts are even above 5000 ~this is the very first time in 10 months that his counts have been this high! We had lots of check ups this week and all of them went well... except for Luke's "unplanned" visit... You guys just know how much we love the ER and we can't seem to stay away... (are we "High Risk" yet?!) So since we missed it so much, Luke and I decided to go visit Thurs night at about 8pm. Fun date night! Luke was taking out the trash and went to push the bags down, it was then that he was cut by a sweet potato can. Blood dripping through the house...Okay, I think you got it. Off to Shady Grove... A few mins. of the football game, a great nurse, an hour & 1/2 later with 4 stitches and a nice big bandage, we came home and crashed! =) But the kiddos appts. went well....Cianne had her first appt. for hydronephrosis, the docs say it is very mild and as of right now they just want to repeat the sonogram and monitor her progress. Micah had blood draws and a regular check-up at Children's, the doctors were all very pleased with how well he's doing. So are we!! We've been pretty busy lately, enjoying some fun treats! We had the privilege of sharing and thanking the awesome volunteers at Children's at their annual Volunteers Appreciation Banquet. Braet even sang (with the other kids on stage)! The fam also went to a Caps game, compliments of Olie the Goaly (his son has Autism and he donates lots of tickets to Children's) and Braet got to ride on the Zamboni!! We have so been enjoying the fall and our family! We love being back at church and of course being home together! One other great update....for those of you who know my dad, he had a stage 3 brain tumor in 2001 and here we are 5 years later- looking good! Dad (Chris Miller) also had a doc appt this week. The doc looked over his MRI and said, "Do you know what a blessed man you are? You have come a long way from when we first began. Your brain is doing some healing." How great is the Lord?! His mercies know no end! Thanks All! Thanks for all your prayers, they mean so much, you guys are great!
Much Love & Appreciation
Luke & Kriscinda, Braeton, Micah & Cianne
Charles Spurgeon "Prayer is the forefunner of mercy. Turn to sacred history, and you will find that scarcely ever did a great mercy come to this world unheralded by supplication. You have found this true in your own personal experinece. God has given you many an unsolicited favour, but still great prayer has always been the prelude of great mercy with you...Prayer is thus connected with the blessing to show us the value of it. If we had the blessings without asking for them, we should think them common things; but prayer makes our mercies more precious than diamonds. The things we ask for are precious, but do not realize their preciousness until we have sought for them earnestly."
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
MRI
Hey All
Micah recently had an MRI in preparation for starting low dose chemo to see where he was at. We got the report back and praise the Lord everything looks good! MRIs are always a chance for us to grow =) Early that morning, Luke and I found our hearts anxious as we prepared to go to Children's. We read, prayed and reread scripture. Then the fam was off to Children's. Micah just started his low dose chemo regimen which will last for 28 weeks and so far things are going well. He has been on them for nearly a week and so far he hasn't even known (we are mixing it in with food and chocolate milk). How great is that! I pray things continue to go so well. I was so worried about giving him these and wow, it has been really easy. Thank the Lord. As far as side effects go, he has been experiencing a little more tiredness and dry skin. He just had a blood draw yesterday and we'll see what his counts are in a few days. Micah is doing quite well and is a cutie with his hair and eyelashes growing back! He's pretty much like a normal little two year old! Running, playing, learning "No", all the fun things that encompass the toddler years! Braet is the big brother and we are starting to work on some preschool material together, he is learning the share and be generous- he loves taking care of CC. And speaking of CC, well she is just a little bundle of joy... laughing out loud, eating cereal and rolling over- she'll be 5 months in just 2 weeks! We are looking forward to the beautiful Fall season and cherishing the times! Once again, we never tier of saying it, thank you for your prayers! Your prayers and encouragements continue to provide much strength for us!
We Love You Guys! The Davis
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 But we have this treasure in Jars of Clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.... FOR IT IS ALL FOR YOUR SAKE, SO THAT AS GRACE EXTENDS TO MORE AND MORE PEOPLE IT MAY INCREASE THANKSGIVING TO THE GLORY OF GOD. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliciton is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal
Micah recently had an MRI in preparation for starting low dose chemo to see where he was at. We got the report back and praise the Lord everything looks good! MRIs are always a chance for us to grow =) Early that morning, Luke and I found our hearts anxious as we prepared to go to Children's. We read, prayed and reread scripture. Then the fam was off to Children's. Micah just started his low dose chemo regimen which will last for 28 weeks and so far things are going well. He has been on them for nearly a week and so far he hasn't even known (we are mixing it in with food and chocolate milk). How great is that! I pray things continue to go so well. I was so worried about giving him these and wow, it has been really easy. Thank the Lord. As far as side effects go, he has been experiencing a little more tiredness and dry skin. He just had a blood draw yesterday and we'll see what his counts are in a few days. Micah is doing quite well and is a cutie with his hair and eyelashes growing back! He's pretty much like a normal little two year old! Running, playing, learning "No", all the fun things that encompass the toddler years! Braet is the big brother and we are starting to work on some preschool material together, he is learning the share and be generous- he loves taking care of CC. And speaking of CC, well she is just a little bundle of joy... laughing out loud, eating cereal and rolling over- she'll be 5 months in just 2 weeks! We are looking forward to the beautiful Fall season and cherishing the times! Once again, we never tier of saying it, thank you for your prayers! Your prayers and encouragements continue to provide much strength for us!
We Love You Guys! The Davis
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 But we have this treasure in Jars of Clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.... FOR IT IS ALL FOR YOUR SAKE, SO THAT AS GRACE EXTENDS TO MORE AND MORE PEOPLE IT MAY INCREASE THANKSGIVING TO THE GLORY OF GOD. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliciton is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal
Thursday, September 7, 2006
He's Got Personality
Hey Friends!
We are home! It has been a month and a half now! Micah's personality has exploded, in a wonderful way! We saw glimpses of in the last 8 months but nothing like this... it's full throttle and we are loving it!!! Luke took us camping last weekend and it was great...covered in dirt, smelling like smoke, marshmallows smeared across faces, rain, mud, parties in the middle of the night with CC and Micah,cuddling around the campfire- Oh the memory making =) We have updates but before you read on would ask that you read with hearts full of faith. The Lord is sustaining Micah the same ways he's sustaining each of us, it is only by his grace, mercy and goodness. Micah's life is already a miracle, just the shear fact that he is with us today! We are trying to take one day at a time not walking were the path hasn't yet led. We heard from Boston.... and they don't believe that Proton beam radiation will have any benefit for Micah because of where the tumor is located. We have decided not to pursue radiation for Micah. The risks are high and unknown for damaging his brain. Be it minor- special education or major- feeding Micah and causing loss of memory, thinking capacity and personality. On top of the risks there is no evidence to tell us that radiation would significantly helps our little man. The docs think the tumor is likely to come back even with radiation. So given this info we will not due rad but will start 6 months of low dose chemo. This will be every day either in liquid or tablet form (please pray for us - Micah already has a hard time taken his other medicine). Also Micah will have an MRI every 3 months, the next one will be in October. How are we? Well we are doing good, God is so kind and gracious to us! There are moments of sadness or anxiousness when we observe Micah struggle with weakness, fall down or do something unusual (as it is our temptation to think something is wrong). But again we are trying to take one day at time- enjoying, living, learning, growing. Not wondering about the future but trusting the Lord will provide strength, joy and grace for whatever path we are called to walk. Thank you for your continued prayer, care and concern for our family. There is no way to thank you and tell you how much it means!
All Our Love Luke & Kriscinda, Braet, Micah & CC
Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.Say to those who have an anxious heart, "Be strong; fear not!Behold, your God will come...He will come and save you." Is 35:3-4
Prayer Requests-
- For Micah and the low dose chemo that he would have little side effects and that taking the chemo would be easy for him (currently he is on 3 meds by mouth and they are not easy to give to him). The low dose chemo has to be taken by mouth, everyday for 6 months
- Strength- Micah is still walking with a limp in his left leg
- Day by Day- that our heart would be calm and peaceable
- Complete healing, that the tumor will never return
We are home! It has been a month and a half now! Micah's personality has exploded, in a wonderful way! We saw glimpses of in the last 8 months but nothing like this... it's full throttle and we are loving it!!! Luke took us camping last weekend and it was great...covered in dirt, smelling like smoke, marshmallows smeared across faces, rain, mud, parties in the middle of the night with CC and Micah,cuddling around the campfire- Oh the memory making =) We have updates but before you read on would ask that you read with hearts full of faith. The Lord is sustaining Micah the same ways he's sustaining each of us, it is only by his grace, mercy and goodness. Micah's life is already a miracle, just the shear fact that he is with us today! We are trying to take one day at a time not walking were the path hasn't yet led. We heard from Boston.... and they don't believe that Proton beam radiation will have any benefit for Micah because of where the tumor is located. We have decided not to pursue radiation for Micah. The risks are high and unknown for damaging his brain. Be it minor- special education or major- feeding Micah and causing loss of memory, thinking capacity and personality. On top of the risks there is no evidence to tell us that radiation would significantly helps our little man. The docs think the tumor is likely to come back even with radiation. So given this info we will not due rad but will start 6 months of low dose chemo. This will be every day either in liquid or tablet form (please pray for us - Micah already has a hard time taken his other medicine). Also Micah will have an MRI every 3 months, the next one will be in October. How are we? Well we are doing good, God is so kind and gracious to us! There are moments of sadness or anxiousness when we observe Micah struggle with weakness, fall down or do something unusual (as it is our temptation to think something is wrong). But again we are trying to take one day at time- enjoying, living, learning, growing. Not wondering about the future but trusting the Lord will provide strength, joy and grace for whatever path we are called to walk. Thank you for your continued prayer, care and concern for our family. There is no way to thank you and tell you how much it means!
All Our Love Luke & Kriscinda, Braet, Micah & CC
Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.Say to those who have an anxious heart, "Be strong; fear not!Behold, your God will come...He will come and save you." Is 35:3-4
Prayer Requests-
- For Micah and the low dose chemo that he would have little side effects and that taking the chemo would be easy for him (currently he is on 3 meds by mouth and they are not easy to give to him). The low dose chemo has to be taken by mouth, everyday for 6 months
- Strength- Micah is still walking with a limp in his left leg
- Day by Day- that our heart would be calm and peaceable
- Complete healing, that the tumor will never return
Friday, August 25, 2006
News from Boston
Hello Friends,
We've been waiting to write to you all with news from Boston- we thought we would hear back last week and then this week and now they had told us they will review next Wed. The earliest his treatment would start is the 3rd week of Sept (if we go forward with it). But we just wanted to drop you a line, let you know what was up and thank you for all your prayers and emails. They have been so encouraging. We have never had to make a decision of this magnitude before in Micah's treatment so all your prayers for wisdom and peace are so appreciated!!! We continue to learn more about radiation and by God's grace our hearts are at peace (even though it is a fight at times). Yesterday we went to Children's and met with Micah's oncologist. He has truly been a wonderful doctor, caring for Micah and our family, spending quite some time talking with us and answering our questions. As we talked we have learned that there are absolutely no numbers or statics for the ATRT with radiation. Again there have been 200 cases and only 15 have had the same type of treatment. Out of those-Children's hospital has one child living 7 years out from treatment. We are leaning away from photon radiation at NIH and still have questions about Bostons proton beam which hopefully we will know more about in the coming weeks. Micah Man is doing well. We are so thankful to the Lord that his life has been prolonged!! Today actually marks 1 month since Micah has been out of the hospital!! We love having him home with us! What bundles of joy the 3 of them are! This week we got to go see the Wiggles in concert (Micah really likes the Wiggles!) and had such a great time together! Again, Thank your for your prayers and continual encouragement. How you have blessed our heart!! All our Love, Luke & Kriscinda, Braeton, Micah & Cianne Encouragement from our pastor, Erik I believe the words, "make me know," "deliver me," "teach me," and "lead me" that the Psalmist cries out are relevant for you in this season. As are the Psalmist responses, "for you I trust," "for to you I lift up my soul," "I have fled to you for refuge," "for you are my God!" May He make his way more clearly known to you both in the days ahead. From Ps 143:8-10
We've been waiting to write to you all with news from Boston- we thought we would hear back last week and then this week and now they had told us they will review next Wed. The earliest his treatment would start is the 3rd week of Sept (if we go forward with it). But we just wanted to drop you a line, let you know what was up and thank you for all your prayers and emails. They have been so encouraging. We have never had to make a decision of this magnitude before in Micah's treatment so all your prayers for wisdom and peace are so appreciated!!! We continue to learn more about radiation and by God's grace our hearts are at peace (even though it is a fight at times). Yesterday we went to Children's and met with Micah's oncologist. He has truly been a wonderful doctor, caring for Micah and our family, spending quite some time talking with us and answering our questions. As we talked we have learned that there are absolutely no numbers or statics for the ATRT with radiation. Again there have been 200 cases and only 15 have had the same type of treatment. Out of those-Children's hospital has one child living 7 years out from treatment. We are leaning away from photon radiation at NIH and still have questions about Bostons proton beam which hopefully we will know more about in the coming weeks. Micah Man is doing well. We are so thankful to the Lord that his life has been prolonged!! Today actually marks 1 month since Micah has been out of the hospital!! We love having him home with us! What bundles of joy the 3 of them are! This week we got to go see the Wiggles in concert (Micah really likes the Wiggles!) and had such a great time together! Again, Thank your for your prayers and continual encouragement. How you have blessed our heart!! All our Love, Luke & Kriscinda, Braeton, Micah & Cianne Encouragement from our pastor, Erik I believe the words, "make me know," "deliver me," "teach me," and "lead me" that the Psalmist cries out are relevant for you in this season. As are the Psalmist responses, "for you I trust," "for to you I lift up my soul," "I have fled to you for refuge," "for you are my God!" May He make his way more clearly known to you both in the days ahead. From Ps 143:8-10
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Prayers for Wisdom & Peace
Hey All~
As well as giving you an update and thanking you for your prayers for wisdom and peace I also wanted to take a line or two and honor Luke...so he usually edits, clarifies and spell checks for me so bear with as he would have none of this- so I'm not sending it to him to proof read! =) The 12th is Luke's 28th B-day and I ...(tears)...I am so thankful for this man! His faithful and tender leadership of this family has been such a means of grace. His prayers and sacrifical care for each one of us. I think this weekend was one of the few times he has slept through the night since Jan. He is a true servant and wonderful dadda- who's prayers, talks, encouragement, songs, faith and correction have made this burrden much eaiser and more joyful ~ THANKS Baby! May peace prevail- Thanks be to God we have had peace, even though at times it is a fight (for me more so than Luke). We meet with NIH Mon and still feel like we know little, we haven't made any decisions yet. We still have questions to ask. And although we were very impressed with NIH, the facilities, the docs and nurses; the radalogist there said that Boston's proton beam might have the least effects on Micah's healthy brain cells (NIH does photon rad). So we are asking the docs to send Micah's file to Boston for them to look over and see what they think. For now we are praying for wisdom. The photon beam at NIH would hit all the areas around the 2x2x1cm area, this being motion,sensation, strength ( these they are not too concerened about), thinking, response,memory and personality- and they are not sure how much of an effect it would have on any of those areas. Plus it would likely have an effect on his IQ. So like I said, we are prusing Boston to find out more abour their proton beam. Your prayers for wisdom and peace are so appreciated! I can't tell you just have much they mean! We are going to be seeking counsel as we prayerful consider what to do for little man! Thank you for caring so much for our family!
Love From the Davis!
Ps 32 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.
As well as giving you an update and thanking you for your prayers for wisdom and peace I also wanted to take a line or two and honor Luke...so he usually edits, clarifies and spell checks for me so bear with as he would have none of this- so I'm not sending it to him to proof read! =) The 12th is Luke's 28th B-day and I ...(tears)...I am so thankful for this man! His faithful and tender leadership of this family has been such a means of grace. His prayers and sacrifical care for each one of us. I think this weekend was one of the few times he has slept through the night since Jan. He is a true servant and wonderful dadda- who's prayers, talks, encouragement, songs, faith and correction have made this burrden much eaiser and more joyful ~ THANKS Baby! May peace prevail- Thanks be to God we have had peace, even though at times it is a fight (for me more so than Luke). We meet with NIH Mon and still feel like we know little, we haven't made any decisions yet. We still have questions to ask. And although we were very impressed with NIH, the facilities, the docs and nurses; the radalogist there said that Boston's proton beam might have the least effects on Micah's healthy brain cells (NIH does photon rad). So we are asking the docs to send Micah's file to Boston for them to look over and see what they think. For now we are praying for wisdom. The photon beam at NIH would hit all the areas around the 2x2x1cm area, this being motion,sensation, strength ( these they are not too concerened about), thinking, response,memory and personality- and they are not sure how much of an effect it would have on any of those areas. Plus it would likely have an effect on his IQ. So like I said, we are prusing Boston to find out more abour their proton beam. Your prayers for wisdom and peace are so appreciated! I can't tell you just have much they mean! We are going to be seeking counsel as we prayerful consider what to do for little man! Thank you for caring so much for our family!
Love From the Davis!
Ps 32 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Meeting w/ NIH
Hey All!
Wanted to let you know that we will be having our meeting with NIH to see what they recommend on Mon, Aug 7th at 10:30. We have both been doing well, by God's grace, waiting for their recommendations. Remembering that God gives grace and strength for each day and not our imagination has been vital. There was however an anxious feeling in my stomach as I made the appt for Mon- turn once again to the Lord! Luke and I are going on a little vacation this weekend! We will be attending Luke's 10Y High School Reunion while Nana & Maw Maw take care of the kiddos! Hopefully the munchkins aren't too crazy =) We will sure miss them but are looking forward to a little R&R (rest, relaxation, reflection & refreshment -I think that about covers it) Micah Man is continually getting better and we are enjoying being home! He has a wonderful nurse, Sue Brewer, that comes to the house to take care of his blood work and other stuff. We have been kinda laying low and staying cool, next week I'm sure we'll be a bit more adventurous and get out. We were able to go to church for the first time in 6 months as a family on Sun and that was great! Micah seemed to really enjoy the worship time, clapping his hands and singing. Anyway, just wanted to give you a head up on our meeting. Thanks for praying for us!
Love, Luke & Kriscinda, Braeton, Micah & Cianne
And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord,in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. And he shall be their peace. Micah 5:4-5
Wanted to let you know that we will be having our meeting with NIH to see what they recommend on Mon, Aug 7th at 10:30. We have both been doing well, by God's grace, waiting for their recommendations. Remembering that God gives grace and strength for each day and not our imagination has been vital. There was however an anxious feeling in my stomach as I made the appt for Mon- turn once again to the Lord! Luke and I are going on a little vacation this weekend! We will be attending Luke's 10Y High School Reunion while Nana & Maw Maw take care of the kiddos! Hopefully the munchkins aren't too crazy =) We will sure miss them but are looking forward to a little R&R (rest, relaxation, reflection & refreshment -I think that about covers it) Micah Man is continually getting better and we are enjoying being home! He has a wonderful nurse, Sue Brewer, that comes to the house to take care of his blood work and other stuff. We have been kinda laying low and staying cool, next week I'm sure we'll be a bit more adventurous and get out. We were able to go to church for the first time in 6 months as a family on Sun and that was great! Micah seemed to really enjoy the worship time, clapping his hands and singing. Anyway, just wanted to give you a head up on our meeting. Thanks for praying for us!
Love, Luke & Kriscinda, Braeton, Micah & Cianne
And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord,in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. And he shall be their peace. Micah 5:4-5
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