Overview

On January 24, 2014, Aaron was diagnosed with cancer.

Aaron expressed a great desire to chronicle this journey as he fights to win this battle with cancer. He has asked that I, his sister Kim, create and update this blog for all of his family, friends, clients, and anyone who wishes to follow along as he fights to overcome this trial.

Aaron told me that all the Facebook comments, text messages and phone calls have been such a great source of strength and faith-fortifier for him. He and Beth are so grateful for the love and kindness shown, and the promises of prayers given. Aaron says these things have truly encouraged him & strengthened his will to win this battle. So, I'm asking you on behalf of our entire family to never hesitate to send him your love and support via FB, text, email, phone, or comments on this blog because it means so much to him. (Even if you only know "of" him through friends or family members!) He loves reading your encouraging words; he said they "really pump me up." Aaron was in tears when we figured that he may have as many as 1,000 people praying for him already, from dear friends and family to complete strangers. It is so humbling. Thank you so much.

We all know Aaron is large in stature, with viking blood running through his veins. He would be a formidable challenger to any opponent, and we know that it is no different in this situation as he sets out to battle cancer.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Entry 11: Prepping for Surgery Tomorrow

Yesterday Aaron, Beth, and the crew arrived at Uncle Jeff and Aunt Shelley's.  
Here is Benj and his Great Uncle Jeff: 
Uncle Jeff is the best. :)  
They had to hold off getting there for a few days because poor Uncle Jeff and Aunt Shelley had been sick, and Aaron can't risk getting sick before his surgery.  Speaking of, his surgery was scheduled today for tomorrow at 1:30.  I think he's a little nervous, but at the same time ready to kick this cancer to the curb. When I talked to him last night he seemed a little overwhelmed at the journey he and his family have in front of them, but he knows they have to start somewhere, and he's glad he is starting it where he is with our family (aunts, uncles, cousins) and with a great doctor. Aaron really likes his doctor. He said he was very knowledgeable, competent, compassionate, etc. He also has young children like Aaron. 
Aaron had his PET scan yesterday so the doctor will know where to focus his work tomorrow. 
Then next Wednesday is when Aaron will meet with the radiation oncologist (we were mistaken in the last post saying that it would be today).

Beth said tonight that they had a good day today and have been in good spirits today.  I feel like asking for more prayers is pushing it since you've already prayed and fasted and loved and cared so much! But, if you could pray for my brother and the doctor performing his surgery tomorrow, we would so greatly appreciate it! :)

2 comments:

  1. Please tell Aaron that the Wagners in Ottawa are praying for him. We hope all goes well tomorrow.

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  2. My prayers are with you. It was very nice getting a moment to catch up with you at your reunion last year. Give em hell.

    Blake Dowling

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