It’s probably past time for an update, but we’ve been enjoying our home time and haven’t stopped to take a serious look behind or ahead. You know that’s not entirely the case, but we have been focusing most of our attention on the present. Maggie has been recovering and getting stronger every day. The most troublesome physical issue is skin irritation from the targeted therapy. She has prescription strength creams that offer some relief. The liver seems to be functioning well – her color has returned to normal. Her appetite for food is slowly coming back. Her appetite for activity – never totally diminished – has been satisfied. We returned home last Wednesday afternoon, and she was at church Wednesday night. She hasn’t missed many other opportunities to get out of the house. As it should be.
We have a confirmed appointment with her oncologist at MD Anderson Thursday at noon. She’ll have lab work before. We’ll know more once we have our consultation with Dr. Raghav. Our current plan is to stay through the weekend – we have The 5 Browns concert, JJ Watt Charity Softball tournament (the Texans offense vs. the defense), and a Mother’s Day picnic in Hermann Park scheduled. And shopping. Lots of shopping for Maggie. We are keeping the calendar open in case more tests or meetings are required at MDA. If not, we’ll return home Monday. I’ll provide an update Thursday as soon as we have news.
We continue to be thankful for family and friends who encourage us along the way. We’re blessed by many acts of kindness. We’re also aware of many small details falling into place which add up to the undeniable truth of a loving, guiding Hand. I confess to moments in the “why” mode, still, after three years of this. Even though the questions are no closer to being answered, the peace is sweeter, the grace is deeper, and the mercy is clearer. On the surface, nothing about this is fair. But we’re meant to do more than scratch the surface. Real treasure is mined from the darkest depths. I pray today to keep digging.
Praying!
Thankful Maggie is getting stronger and is able to get out and enjoy herself some. Praying for the visit at MD and for wisdom for her doctor. And as always praying for all of you.
Praying for all of you. Hope Maggie can get some answers here. Also hope we can see you guys.
Continued prayers for y’all……and again, Thank you so much Melissa for the updates. YOUR words encourage ME.
Prayers sent, asking for Unequaled Healing that can only come from Our Lord and the Holy Spirit within You and Your Precious Hanberry Family to Keep Holding and Loving on You during this any All other Trials… God Bless…
The strength of your family is such a powerful testimony of faith in our Lord. Love and prayers!
Will continue to pray for Maggie & the family. I pray for God’s healing.
Praying for safe travels, answering of prayers, and happy sunshine for shopping and picnicking!!
So thankful for God’s peace, grace, and mercy!!!
Praying! Thank you for sharing your mining experiences from the deepest depths. Learning much from you all. Praying for you all!!
Melissa, your post are encouraging to us! They are a heartfelt devotion of insight to our Lord.
Thank you for sharing your faith.
Beautifully stated. Blessings to you all, and look forward to the update already!
Oh how your posts encourage me…….to the very core of my soul! There are no words I can offer that would change anything….but please know that you are all in my prayers. As a mother of a (grown) child who has battled a disease for over a decade, I understand the weariness and the moments of “why” and I am thankful for a God who knows my heart because He is the one who made it. Yes, His Guiding Hand continues to be all I need. Thank you ever so much for sharing. What a gift of writing the Lord has given you and I know He is pleased that you use it for His eternal glory!
I can’t imagine not asking why❤️ Love you all??????
Nancy and I continue to pray. “Keep digging!” We love the Hanberry family.
Love and prayers!
Have fun, lots to do. We pray every morning for all of you.?
Thank you for the many words of encouragement you offer as you share y’all’s journey.
Amen! Keep digging! ?????????
Your words are so encouraging. And you are right – scratching the surface is easy but digging deeper to find answers, understanding, and wisdom is hard because it requires so much more of yourself. Praying as you dig deeper, that you will find the treasure your heart longs for.
Praying for your Dr’s appointment will be good news. Love y’all!
The beauty of your words are a spiritual blessings to me Melissa, just as God is a blessing your faith!
Praying that the power of the Holy Spirit will continue to strengthen you and uphold you.