We find ourselves at a crossroad in Maggie’s treatment.
During our consultation with Maggie’s oncologist, Dr. Collier, we discussed her liver pathology report in depth. The tumor was removed with clear margins (all the tumor removed). However, microscopic inspection did reveal individual live cancer cells in a pattern that confirms the liver still contains cancer. In Dr. Collier’s words, the liver is now known to be similar to the lungs containing microscopic cells and nodules.
Given this new knowledge, we have several options for going forward. We could remain at the Children’s Cancer Center and continue with chemotherapy – either some combination of the first line drugs already used or move on to second line drugs. The second option is to seek treatment at an adult facility with greater experience in colorectal cancer cases. After our meeting, we spent a weekend in prayer and discussion as a family. We all agreed Maggie would have the last word. We are thankful God lead us all to perfect agreement and peace in deciding to seek referral to MD Anderson. With the support and blessing of Dr. Collier and cooperation of the entire staff, we have started the process of setting up a consultation with adult colorectal specialists.
We know up to this point, Maggie has had the best care possible in the world. She has been treated with established protocols routinely offered at every step. The decisions up to this point have been made with very little difference between chemo options. The choice has been more about preferences – oral vs. IV delivery, outpatient vs. admitted. Now we see greater differences between options with more uncertainty about results and side effects. We desire more guidance before making a decision between first line, second line or drug trial.
We’re unsure the exact time frame involved. We are praying for fast processing – her records will be transferred to MD and a 3-5 day evaluation process of them will follow. We will then be contacted regarding her case. Maggie was initially scheduled to restart chemo this Thursday, the 22nd. We will discuss with Dr. Collier whether she will receive any more chemo there. We’ll update on that issue when we know.
We have not lost our faith in God’s absolute power to heal or in His absolute nature of Goodness. We are learning daily the true nature of praying “Not my will, but thine be done.” Please pray for a perfect timing and problem-free transfer of care to MD Anderson. Pray we retain the strength to keep doing what we need to do to fight this. And pray for us to have wisdom to make decisions for Maggie’s treatment consistent with God’s plan for His glory and her good. We love you and thank our God daily for family and friends who walk this road with us.
Prayers for strength and prayers to make all your decisions with his guidance.
We have to trust God that this is good news. Praying for you to feel Gods guidance in this. We continue to pray!
Romans 8:28
Continuing to pray for you, Maggie. and your family.
Praying.
Of course it saddens us to hear this, but we know our purpose here is to glorify God and point others to Him. The choice is not ours the road by which that is accomplished. Our choice is whether we submit to his will and be willing for his will to be done as Paul or harden our hearts as Pharoah and God still show his greatness and glory through judgement.
So glad to see as always your submission to God and faith in his goodness. You are a part of that great cloud of witnesses that proves to the world there are those who will still love & serve God regardless of the circumstances. I know you are human and have your weaknesses as we all do but you’re a great light in a dark time. We praise God for his strength demonstrated through you and know his eye is on the fining pot thermostat and his hand is on the clay of the potters wheel.
Keep your eyes above the storm. Onward and upward is our battle cry!
Praying for you and cheering you on in your race. ?????????
Praying for God’s perfect timing in all this and His peace that surpasses our ability to make sense of it! Praying for His sovereign guidance and will!
Praying for wisdom and strength to press on. Praying that they will get her in soon and for the doctor’s guidance. And as always praying for Maggie’s healing!! Much love to you all!!
In my thoughts and prayers, know I am only a call away if you all need anything. 764-7350, Dawn Harris
As we have since this journey began, we pray for God’s strength, wisdom and peace to overshadow Maggie and her family. Saddened by this news, but continuing to place faith and trust in our great Savior and King! “Thou will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusts in Thee.” Isaiah 26:3
We love you all❤️
Continued prayers for wisdom, strength and peace.
My first thought when I read this was that Jackson MDs have already seen the full measure of your faith, and an example of a family who serves our great, good God. Now, it’s time to be that same light at a new place with new MDs. How blessed they will be to know you all! I pray God’s renewed strength, peace and joy to you all!
Praying for Maggie every day. Also praying for the doctors at MD Anderson in treating Maggie. May God guide them in every decision they make.
I will continue to pray with you for God’s healing and support and the best care possible with best timing!
We love y’all!
Praying for the entire family.
Continuing to pray for Maggie’s complete healing and peace and wisdom for all of the Hanberrys. Also, praying for wisdom for Maggie’s physicians and a smooth and quick transition to MD Anderson for treatment.
I’m not a hater, but I hate cancer!! Maggie is such a beautiful example of God’s never ending love, as well as you all!! Your faith continues to stand so strong, and I continue to prayer for you all to keep strength…you all are such a witness to all of us. Sending prayers up for all, and I will pray throughout my day that Maggie and her team at MD Anderson find healing for her. You all are such a blessing to us, and know we are here cheering you on throughout this journey…God’s the driver of this journey….what an awesome pilot, “Our Great Physician”!!! Much love to the Hanberry’s❤️ Praying and Praying
I will continue to pray for y’all. Everyday.
My prayers are with you and your family Maggie. ??
Praying for all !
Praying for healing, wisdom, strength, peace and a quick and seamless transition. Love to you all!
Prayers for complete peace, wisdom and strength as you family moves along in this journey
Praying fervently for you…..healing, wisdom, discernment and above all for God’s manifest presence and peace along the way.
Continuing to lift all of you up in our prayers!
I will continue in pray for : wisdom for the doctors at MD Anderson, peace for all of you during transition time, and Gods continued glory. You all are such amazing examples of truly trusting Him!
Prayers for Gods peace and guidance. Lifting you all up –Love you guys ????
Prayers for Strength, Peace, Comfort and Wisdom, and most of all for complete healing and a full recovery.
It is a privilege and honor to pray for Maggie and your family!
We pray continually for you all. May God give clear direction, and perfect peace in every decision.
Praying for all of you. Praying for strength, guidance, and direction. Also praying for a peace about the decisions that you make.
God is faithful to his promises. Prayers continued.
Continuing to pray for God’s blessing, while letting God define the blessing.
I’m so happy with that decision and anxious to hear what they say! Praying!
Ever prayerful. Ever hopeful. ❤️