Living by Faith and with Gratitude

We are very grateful to a loving Heavenly Father who guided us here to Indiana. I am also grateful to Quinten, Matthew (who got here just before surgery), Skyler and Elise for being here with us. Thank you also Brenn for traveling so far from home to support us. It has been really sweet to spend these days with all our 'kids'. I know it has meant so much to Scott to have them around to lift us up.
Today we were awaiting one of the biopsy reports. Dr. Mangus came by around 5:00 and told us that we would not have the final answer now until tomorrow. He also indicated that the Pathologist seemed to believe it was cancerous, but wanted to conduct an additional test tomorrow to be sure. The initial biopsy at surgery was not cancer, but abnormal cells were present. Because this biopsy is done quickly, they always send it for further review and in about 10% of those cases, it can come back as cancerous. This has been somewhat disheartening as we so want everything to be clear. The doctor mentioned that is may be a very slow growing form of cancer that he could live many years with. He did state that if he does have any cancer and were to receive a transplant, it would shorten his life greatly due to the immunosuppressant they use to reduce rejection of the organ. This may be the reason the Lord lead us here. Had he continued on the transplant list in Salt Lake and received a liver, it could have been a much worse scenario. Obviously we are praying for a positive result from the biopsy, but Scott has told us that he is not worried. He has been promised in Priesthood blessings that he would be here for many years and he has Faith in the Lord. This has bouyed all of us up. He is so strong and faithful. I am so grateful to have Scott as my eternal husband. He is such a teacher to me. I love him so very much.
Additionally, the doctor stated that he and the radiologists are working out another possible 'fix' for Scott's current liver situation. It all depends on his healing from the surgery. He told us that they may try to connect him in a way that has never been tried before. Another reason the Lord lead us to Indiana. They are one of the leading transplant centers in the country and even in the world. They have so much experience in so many things and are willing to look for a solution even when it is trying something new. Again pure gratitude.