ignorance is bliss

Just checking in to let y'all know Mom's biopsy on Friday went smoothly, though it left her pretty sore. They stuck the needle into her back but she's convinced it went all the way through to the skin on her belly. The preliminary results will be ready tomorrow, and we'll get them at Mom's appointment tomorrow afternoon. We should also be able to find out what her tumor markers were last week.

We're all doing pretty well. I think everyone else thinks the wait must be killing us, but Mom and I noted tonight that we actually don't mind the wait. As long as we're waiting, we can go on about our lives like everything's normal. We can hold out hope that this biopsy might come back benign. Ignorance is bliss. It's tomorrow that we don't want to face. It's a very strange moment: sitting in a little exam room knowing that what you're about to find out could change your life forever . . . knowing that the news you're about to receive could either absolutely devastate you or fill your heart with unimaginable joy. Very hard to describe. And not very fun.

So that's how we are . . . blissfully waiting . . . going to cheer competitions . . . going to church and getting lots of hugs and prayers . . . taking Sunday afternoon naps . . . watching the Oscars. Ignorance is bliss.

For those of you who like lists . . .

• Pray that we will get good news about Trish's biopsy tomorrow! Her appointment's at 2:15 (likely we won't know anything 'til 3-ish). I'll post results as soon as I can.
• Pray that Mom's tumor markers are still normal.
• Pray that God would provide Mom and Dr. T (and any other doctors who may get involved) the wisdom and resources needed to make the best decisions regarding Mom's care.
• Pray that God would completely heal my mom of all types of cancer forever!
• Pray that our family, especially Jamal and Tekia, would feel God's nearness at this time.
• Pray that God would continue to reveal His glory through every step of this journey! 

"Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say: Here am I." -Isaiah 58:9