Dear family and friends,
I am happy to share that we are calling Jadan cancer-free at this time. According to a recent scan and a doctor’s visit, Jadan’s results show the previously enlarged nodes are now of normal size. The cancer that had spread to the nodes was the 80% embryonal carcinoma type, which has responded to the cancer treatment. He will be monitored with blood testing, scans, and chest x-rays every 3-6 months for the next 5 years. He was also given the go-ahead to have his port removed – yay!!!!
Words cannot express our relief. We are deeply grateful for the continued prayers, love, and outpouring of support.
Jadan’s strength is returning daily. He has been attending his classes and preparing for finals. We are also super excited to see his hair growing back, hence my new nickname for him, “peach fuzz”. It really does feel like peach fuzz!
One additional note – we were excited to see our soul gardener still keeping watch over all the blessed souls at the cancer center. We are grateful for all the Soul Gardeners who have joined Jadan on his cancer journey.
As we move forward, we are looking forward to celebrating life with deep gratitude and appreciation. At the same time, we are continuing our grieving journey as our pain of losing Laurie is replaced with deep love.
The holiday season can be especially difficult for those grieving. We send our love to all who are feeling loss. In closing, I have found David Kessler’s six needs of the grieving to be very helpful in navigating my own grief and being supportive of others (Finding Meaning, The Sixth Stage of Grief). Love to all…
Soul Gardening: Jadan's Cancer Journey 