Wednesday August 15 at 2 pm, Wyatt met with the Orthopedic Oncologist at Kaiser. I asked Wyatt if I could go with him to his appointment and I would get a babysitter for the kids but he insisted that he go alone.
Around 2pm I had my phone glued to me awaiting Wyatt's phone call to see if the cancer had spread and what the next step may be. I couldn't hold still...the anticipation was killing me. At 2:23 my phone rings and it is Wyatt.
"They want to do a lower leg amputation." I responded, ""WHAT? You are joking...be serious Wyatt." And he said, "No I wish I was but another doctor is coming in the room now to give me his opinion too so I'll call you back."
I was sick. The tears started flowing. I don't think I have ever been this sick to my stomach before. What is happening? This isn't fair! Can't they do Chemo or Radiation to just cut the mass out? There has to be other options. I don't think this had even crossed my mind at this point. Amputation is a complete life changer. No...this isn't happening.
Wyatt doesn't deserve this. He is one of the most amazing people I know. He would do anything for anyone and truly this shouldn't be happening to him. How can such an amazing person be faced with this huge trial? It just doesn't seem right. How is he going to swim with our kids? Do back flips with the boys on the tramp? Navy will never know her Dad without a prosthetic. Many many scenarios just kept playing in my head. Why? Why is this happening to our family?
We are going through so many mixed emotions right now and Wyatt is being so strong through everything. He is using his sense of humor to get by. I just know that his life isn't going to be easy these next few months. It's actually going to be hell. But if anyone can get through this, I know Wyatt can. He is a rock. And I think he knows he has to be to hold our family together through this rough time.
Wyatt is in his last year of dental school and only has 9 months left. He is so optimistic about the whole situation and insists that he will be able to finish school on time and hopefully will only have to take one week off after his foot is amputated.
As of now his surgery for amputation is scheduled for September 12, 2012 unless things happen to change. We have decided to meet with two other doctors to get their opinion. I will update everyone with any news.
I guess this is our mountain to climb in life. And I know it's going to be hard but I know as a family if we rely on the Lord we can and will get through this. Please keep your prayers coming. We can feel the love around us. I know that if we have faith in Christ that the hardest times and even the easiest times can be a blessing.
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You guys don't deserve to be going through this but what an inspiration your attitude is to us all!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh Jenny, I just read through your last two posts. To say "I'm shocked," would be an understatement. I'm sorry this is a trial you must now face. Has he received a naturopathic physician's opinion? I would highly recommend it if you haven't yet. You probably know I'm a fan of healing the body with nutrition and nature's medicines and I know in the past we haven't always agreed on these things, but I'm a firm believer in the fact that cancer has many different cures and I will spread that message till the day I die. Please look over this video. I believe it may be the answer your family is looking for. And don't hesitate to ask lots of questions to your doctors. The mainstream medical approach doesn't always have the answers we're looking for. I've come to learn that the hard way myself. So I know what it is you're feeling. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. You take care of yourself and those beautiful babies and send my best to your husband as well.
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I'm so so sorry you guys. We think about you all the time and you are in our prayers. Wyatt is amazing. So are you Jenny! Love Allie
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you guys have already been making this experience into a positive...after talking to Wyatt I know he's going to make the best of it and enjoy life to the fullest. I'm just glad that there is a solution and he's going to live!!! It's an eye opener to me to that we can't always be living for tomorrow that we need to enjoy today with our loved ones. I'm gonna hold Wyatt to his promise that he's going to wakeboard still
ReplyDeleteOh Jenny, I'm so sorry for this difficult time for your family!! But at the same time I'm so impressed with your strength. I can't imagine the fear your facing right now, and I will definitely keep your family in my prayers!!
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Been thinking about you guys and praying for you constantly since reading your other post the other day... I'm sure Mike will call Wyatt (he called me really upset this afternoon after reading this). I agree about getting several other opinions. I'm sure you've read a million things online as you've been doing research, but it seems like amputation is extreme and would be a last resort not the first option!! http://www.mayoclinic.org/chondrosarcoma/treatment.html
ReplyDeleteI know the Mayo clinic is amazing and there is one in AZ so maybe a trip down there would be a good idea.
We love you guys, and again, are thinking about and praying for you all. We're going to try and get to the temple this weekend.
I'm so sorry to hear about Wyatt. You guys are some of the strongest people I know, and are so positive about the whole situation. I know you guys will pull through this. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteHow hard to hear that news! There is nothing that can soften that or anything said to make it better but know that we are always thinking of you guys and praying for you!
ReplyDeleteJenny. Tears are just flowing. This can't be easy and I am so sorry to hear about this! I really don't know Wyatt very well, but it sounds like he is staying positive about the whole thing! What a great example! He will be able to jump and swim with his kids again even if the road isn't easy getting there. I bet you're so thankful that it didn't spread. Sending lots of love your way....
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to pray for your family Jenny, I love you.
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm Dustin Gibbs cousin. I just had my leg amputated for cancer in May of this year. I'm so sorry for your family and Wyatt. I know how you are feeling and know that this horrible burden will be eased because of our Heavenly Father. Jenny please contact me with any questions or feelings you are having. I would love to answer any questions you or Wyatt may have. I have 3 children ages 7 , 3, 21 months and a baby due in 3 weeks. I also have a friend whose dad just had surgery for a chondrosarcoma.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for all of you because I know that is why I have been blessed and protected.
Lyndsay. Email is lydsmith@shaw.ca
Jenny, not sure if you remember me but I lived in Granite Bay for 2 years and graduated from GBHS the same class as you, Kjirsten Mackay. We went to seminary together also. I came across your blog on Kimber's and have read your last 2 post. I am so sorry for the difficult time you and your family are going through. I can't imagine! Your posts were so inspiring to read as you and your husband seem to be finding the positive in this and turning to our Heavenly Father for strength. Such incredible faith! I hope the best for your family and just wanted to let you know that your attitude in all of this has inspired me. Good luck and God Bless!
ReplyDeleteI haven't met you before, but I follow your blog, and I am just so sorry to hear this! I know that there's nothing I can say to make it better, but you're in our prayers. Your husband sounds like he is a really positive person and therefore, a great example for those young kids - and that is HUGE! Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteJenny, I'm so sorry this is happening. You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for the updates. We're hoping for the best.
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