Are you sitting down? We had more great news yesterday that just came "out of the blue"!
Matthew had a routine doctor's visit yesterday that is always scheduled in between chemo treatments. When we arrived, the doctor had "new" news about Matthew's most recent scan.
Three weeks ago I sent you the wonderful news about that scan... that the new treatment was working. It had not only stopped the growth of the cancer but had reduced it as well.
The "new" news is that last scan was compared to the February NY scan instead of the June NY scan. As many of you may know, there was considerable growth from February until June when we received very devastating news.
So...What does this mean? It means that there has been much more reduction than we originally thought in July and we are pre-February in the size of the tumors!!! Can I hear a Praise the Lord??
Matthew has also gained some weight and felt well enough to get out this week. We're having the big 24th birthday celebration with his friends on Friday since he was in chemo on his actual day (8/8/08)!!
Matthew will resume chemo on Monday (8/25) for 5 days. He'll have 2 wks off and then another chemo week with 2 wks off before another scan is done. So, the next scan is in @ 6 weeks.
God blesses us each day but yesterday we got an extra helping! Just couldn't wait to share the great news with all of you!
Love, Nancy
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Great News!
Great News!
The chemo meds that Matthew has been taking in June and July are working! Not only did the meds stop the "growth momentum" of the cancer but there has been some reduction! We are praising God for His blessings and miracle in Matthew's body.
Matthew begins his next round of treatment on Monday, August 4th (5 days worth). Not sure when the next scan will be. We'll figure that out later. Right now, we are just very happy!
Let's bombard the heavens with prayers of thanksgiving to God for His mighty works thus far! We thank you in advance for continuing your precious prayers of healing - as Matthew certainly has a long road to go.
God bless each of you and thank you for sharing this journey with us.
Love, Nancy
The chemo meds that Matthew has been taking in June and July are working! Not only did the meds stop the "growth momentum" of the cancer but there has been some reduction! We are praising God for His blessings and miracle in Matthew's body.
Matthew begins his next round of treatment on Monday, August 4th (5 days worth). Not sure when the next scan will be. We'll figure that out later. Right now, we are just very happy!
Let's bombard the heavens with prayers of thanksgiving to God for His mighty works thus far! We thank you in advance for continuing your precious prayers of healing - as Matthew certainly has a long road to go.
God bless each of you and thank you for sharing this journey with us.
Love, Nancy
Friday, July 25, 2008
Quick Update
Dear Friends and Family,
I just wanted to bring everyone up to speed on the latest schedule for Matthew. He has completed 2 rounds of the new medication that began in June. On Mon., July 28, Matthew will have a scan to determine how well this medication is working. He will receive results on Wed., July 30. I will send out an update as soon after that as possible.
Please continue to enjoy Matthew's picture that Ian has posted and print it out if you wish. Please see below for instructions from Ian. We have had enthusiastic response from Ian's blog entry! We are SO thankful!
Love, Nancy
I just wanted to bring everyone up to speed on the latest schedule for Matthew. He has completed 2 rounds of the new medication that began in June. On Mon., July 28, Matthew will have a scan to determine how well this medication is working. He will receive results on Wed., July 30. I will send out an update as soon after that as possible.
Please continue to enjoy Matthew's picture that Ian has posted and print it out if you wish. Please see below for instructions from Ian. We have had enthusiastic response from Ian's blog entry! We are SO thankful!
Love, Nancy
Monday, July 14, 2008
Heal
Hello everyone,
I'm writing today to ask your help in healing my brother. I went home recently to spend time with him and my parents. It was a heavy emotional experience to say the least. We are desperate for hope right now, especially since his last two treatments were shown to be ineffective against combating the cancer. I haven't spoken up much about his condition, I guess somehow it was a coping mechanism -- I didn't want to really believe that my 23 year old brother, whom I love very much, is still battling this vicious disease. After over a year and a half of this, I want to try and multiply the power of the multitude of people supporting and praying for Matt all over the world. Whatever your beliefs may be, I know that visualization has a lot to do with how we as humans connect on a spiritual level. I took this picture of Matt from an overlook in our neighborhood while I was in Tennessee. I ask you to print out this prayer card (It fits perfectly on an 8 1/2" by 11" sheet of paper) and put in it in your daily sight. Please have it in your presence when you pray, send loving thoughts, or any similar meditative activity. I have also included a high resolution photo if you want to use it in another form, and a smaller photo if you want to have something to print that will fit in a book or wallet. Please print any or all of these, forward this message to friends, notify your support groups, and through this collective network of love, I know we can help heal this amazing person. I love Matt Fay, odds are you do too.
::Download links::
Prayer Card - http://www.matthewfay.com/prayformatt.jpg
High Resolution Photo - http://www.matthewfay.com/prayer_hires.jpg
Mini Card - http://www.matthewfay.com/miniprayformatt.jpg
::Join The Facebook "Help Heal Matt Fay" Group::
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=509133645&k=ZWM3XXSYR26M5AGEX166UQ
Please let me know if you have any trouble downloading or printing these files. (contact@ianfay.com)
Love,
Ian
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Sunny & breezy in East Tennessee
Dear Friends and Family,
Just wanted to bring you up to speed on the last 2 weeks.
Matthew completed 5 days of chemo treatments on Friday, June 20th. The week started out uneventful but as it progressed became quite grueling. Matthew was very ill from Friday to Tuesday and then had an additional 5 days of feeling very weak, tired and nausous.
Yesterday, (Monday, June 30) Matthew had an amazing day of strength and feeling alot better. What a blessing! Today started out good, as well, but this afternoon, has taken a bit of downturn. We are so thankful for every hour that is a good hour for him.
Ian has been with us since June 22 and plans to stay until after the 4th of July. It's been great having him here. Obviously, Matthew has enjoyed having him to "hang out" with, someone other than the old parents he sees daily! Ha!
Matthew begins another round of chemo treatments on Monday, July 7th that will last for 5 days. The treatments will be identical to the ones he finished on June 20. After having two weeks off from the treatments, he will have a scan to see how this medication is working. That will be the last week of July.
We have received many loving calls, cards, e-mails, food and treats these last 3 weeks. Thank you so much! God's timing is so perfect as He works through you as His Angels to encourage us and meet our many needs. It continues to remind us that we are not alone in this journey!
Love, Nancy
Just wanted to bring you up to speed on the last 2 weeks.
Matthew completed 5 days of chemo treatments on Friday, June 20th. The week started out uneventful but as it progressed became quite grueling. Matthew was very ill from Friday to Tuesday and then had an additional 5 days of feeling very weak, tired and nausous.
Yesterday, (Monday, June 30) Matthew had an amazing day of strength and feeling alot better. What a blessing! Today started out good, as well, but this afternoon, has taken a bit of downturn. We are so thankful for every hour that is a good hour for him.
Ian has been with us since June 22 and plans to stay until after the 4th of July. It's been great having him here. Obviously, Matthew has enjoyed having him to "hang out" with, someone other than the old parents he sees daily! Ha!
Matthew begins another round of chemo treatments on Monday, July 7th that will last for 5 days. The treatments will be identical to the ones he finished on June 20. After having two weeks off from the treatments, he will have a scan to see how this medication is working. That will be the last week of July.
We have received many loving calls, cards, e-mails, food and treats these last 3 weeks. Thank you so much! God's timing is so perfect as He works through you as His Angels to encourage us and meet our many needs. It continues to remind us that we are not alone in this journey!
Love, Nancy
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Update for Matthew for Tuesday, June 17
Dearest Friends and Family,
Matthew began a new regimen of chemo yesterday. He will have treatments for 5 days this week, have off 2 weeks and then have this same round of treatments again. He will have scans in about 6 weeks from yesterday.
His first day went very well even though it was very long. He actually was able to have friends over for a visit last evening. Today went ok but he is very tired this evening, not wanting to eat much, and having some stomach issues. There have not been any other bad side affects so far so we are thanking the Lord for that. We are praying for strength and endurance for him through these days of treatment.
As many of you know, these last 2 weeks have been very tough. Thank you for the extra words of encouragement, powerful words of scripture and prayers sent right through your e-mails and blog entries!! Knowing that God is "everywhere" takes on a whole new meaning when we think of His word and power coming through cyberspace!! Thank you, too, for sharing our needs with more of your friends that have felt led to pray for us as well.
We have exciting news that our son Ian is coming in for a visit next week. It will be so good to have him here with us!!
We have had absolutely beautiful weather today - blue skies, white fluffy clouds, and an amazing cool breeze. It's supposed to even be cooler tomorrow! We are thankful for less humidity and the ability to be outside. Matthew was able to sit out and enjoy the weather for awhile late this afternoon.
Isaiah 41:10 says: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Love and blessings, Nancy
Matthew began a new regimen of chemo yesterday. He will have treatments for 5 days this week, have off 2 weeks and then have this same round of treatments again. He will have scans in about 6 weeks from yesterday.
His first day went very well even though it was very long. He actually was able to have friends over for a visit last evening. Today went ok but he is very tired this evening, not wanting to eat much, and having some stomach issues. There have not been any other bad side affects so far so we are thanking the Lord for that. We are praying for strength and endurance for him through these days of treatment.
As many of you know, these last 2 weeks have been very tough. Thank you for the extra words of encouragement, powerful words of scripture and prayers sent right through your e-mails and blog entries!! Knowing that God is "everywhere" takes on a whole new meaning when we think of His word and power coming through cyberspace!! Thank you, too, for sharing our needs with more of your friends that have felt led to pray for us as well.
We have exciting news that our son Ian is coming in for a visit next week. It will be so good to have him here with us!!
We have had absolutely beautiful weather today - blue skies, white fluffy clouds, and an amazing cool breeze. It's supposed to even be cooler tomorrow! We are thankful for less humidity and the ability to be outside. Matthew was able to sit out and enjoy the weather for awhile late this afternoon.
Isaiah 41:10 says: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Love and blessings, Nancy
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Update from NY on Wed., June 4
Dear Friends and Family,
Don't have much time but wanted to give you a quick update this afternoon.
Matthew and I are in New York where Matthew had scans yesterday and we received the results today. Unfortunately, those results were not good. There has been more growth of the cancer.
Matthew will begin another chemo combination next Monday in Knoxville with our doctor there with updates being sent to New York periodically. Not sure when we'll do scans again.
We are going to be able to come on home tonight which we are very thankful for. Our flight has been delayed and will not leave until 11 pm to arrive in Ktown at 1:23 am. We plan to go to Matthew's favorite Japanese restaurant and maybe catch a movie before we leave.
Please, please, don't let up on the prayers. If anything, let's all pray even harder. Thank you. We still believe God is in control.
Love to you all,Nancy
Don't have much time but wanted to give you a quick update this afternoon.
Matthew and I are in New York where Matthew had scans yesterday and we received the results today. Unfortunately, those results were not good. There has been more growth of the cancer.
Matthew will begin another chemo combination next Monday in Knoxville with our doctor there with updates being sent to New York periodically. Not sure when we'll do scans again.
We are going to be able to come on home tonight which we are very thankful for. Our flight has been delayed and will not leave until 11 pm to arrive in Ktown at 1:23 am. We plan to go to Matthew's favorite Japanese restaurant and maybe catch a movie before we leave.
Please, please, don't let up on the prayers. If anything, let's all pray even harder. Thank you. We still believe God is in control.
Love to you all,Nancy
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