Update 1/11/12

Hello all,

Happy New Year!!!

I hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year celebration!! I have never been the one to say man I am getting old but I think times are changing for my wife and I. This year we had a very relaxing New Year Celebration just hanging out together hoping to make it up till 12:00 am. Well we saw the ball drop in New York, so close enough. I guess I would say I was a New Years scrooge because everyone in our neighborhood decided it would be a good idea to pop off fire works outside of Tyler's room. Now normally I would be out in the middle of it enjoying the festivities and now all I was hoping is they better not wake up my son. If they did, I am pretty sure sure I wouldn't do anything but at least its nice to talk big. Anyway on a couple of the loud pops Ty made a little noise but never woke up. So it turned out just fine. We went to bed at 11:00 pm with a sleeping baby. WHAT A PARTY!! Ha ha! I will tell you I wouldn't have it any other way just relaxing with my beautiful wife.

On January 2 I got to bring in the New Year with a visit to the MRI machine for another scan. I was supposed to get my results on January 3 but MD Anderson called and said my doctor was going to be out of town and they rescheduled the appointment for the 10th. I had to wait 8 days to find the results out. The results were once again NO NEW GROWTH!!! The doctor even said it looked better than the last scan. My family and get to start off 2012 with Great news!! I keep telling people that the power of prayer is awesome. God is listening and its in his hands how it will all end up but for right now we could not be any happier. It was well worth the 8 day wait to hear the results!! I have to say other than a little rash and an ingrown toe nail the side effects of the chemo have been very tolerable. I have been feeling good and just keep on going. It also makes it more tolerable for us leaving all the worries in God's hands.

Candace, Tyler and I can't thank each and everyone of you enough for all of the Prayers and support. We know they are working and keep them coming!!! I couldn't do this without my Candace. I know I keep saying this but her strength is unbelievable!! She does such an awesome job of being a great mother to Tyler. I know as he gets older he becomes more of a handful and she just puts on one of her pretty smiles and deals with it. God truly knew what he was doing when he brought her into my life. I also have to thank my parents and Kne-Kne for all of their support and help through all of the appointments. My Dad is usually my MRI escort. I think this routine with him going with me to the scans will have have to be the norm since the results are coming out so good. Candace, Me Maw and Kne-Kne have been such a great help switching off babysitting and going with me to my appointments. I can't thank them enough because it has been so comforting to me always having somebody with me at my appointments and Avastin infusions and know our little Tyler is always well taken care of!!

Once again thank you for all of the prayers and support IT WORKS!!!!

Love always,

Scott, Candace and Tyler

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6