The Best News !!
We waited all day today to hear from Jeff when the business office called late in the day to make the arrangements for Deb's admission in the morning. Deb told the office that we were waiting to hear the news of the marrow taken yesterday. The office then made some phone calls and shortly thereafter, Lori called with the good news.
Lori said that based upon their analysis of the material taken yesterday, "there is no evidence of leukemia in your bone marrow." They were quick to note that they are not saying that Debbie is in remission, but this is certainly an unexpected finding that will cause everything to take a "pause." Some how, Deb has gotten herself to a place that Dr. Porter had written off. Apparently, they need to compare the slides from the prior HUP marrows, however, this is the best news that we could have hoped for! If Debbie is in remission, the potential treatment options have expanded dramatically. Other institutions that would not accept Deb as a patient may now be willing to treat her. We will have further news over the next few days, but the good news is that we will not be going anywhere tomorrow and will most likely spend a weekend at the shore to boot!
Obviously, we are very happy with this remission/reprieve and will be exploring our treatment options over the next few days. We are sure that the doctors will need to consult and we want to talk to them as well. Was Deb's response to the chemo somewhat "delayed" and could her 6% reading have been 0% if we had waited another week? Of course, we do not know the answers -- but we will certainly be asking a new set of questions.
Thank God for the Friday meeting, our for our interactions with the Doctor and his reaction to Deb (The Four Seasons experience was not too bad either). Dr. Carabasi took a prudent step that may have saved us from a very hard experience, or even something worse.
Thanks to all of you FOD's for your prayers, healings, cards, notes, calls, etc. I will keep shaking the cosmos for Deb and you all keep sending your positive vibes. This story could have a good ending after all!
Deb sends her love to all.
posted by Joe @ 6:51 PM
43 Comments:
Joe and Deb,
This is a marvelous posting, & we couldn't be more pleased for the both of you. Let's hope that these results are verified shortly so that your future treatment options can be defined in the most positive manner for the both of you. Keep the good news flowing & our thoughts & prayers continue daily for you. Love, Mom & Dad
This is incredible.
I have to go light candles and say some prayers.
God bless us each and everyone.
Debbie you are incredible. Joe, Jessie, Walid, Christian, Joey, Alli, Mikey, FOD's- I love you guys.
K
Debbie,
I know I've already written today... but Reen just called me to tell me the good news and to run and check the blog. I can't believe this... all I can say is CONGRATS- you deserve it and I knew in my heart that things would start looking up!!! This is the best news I've heard all year I think, I am so happy for you and your entire family!!!
xoxo Meg Noon
Chiz - I forgot to tell you that the wild turkeys were back this morning. There had to be 30-40 of them and the tom's were strutting their stuff and shaking their tail feathers.
Coincidence? I think not.
Love you - K
our God is an awesome God!!!
dear deb,
What news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God was listening. This is the best news and I am jumping for joy literally. You, Joe and kids all deserve such wonderful news.
Relax and have a great weekend at the shore. Take in that salt air. It can only help. Love you. Take care and hope to see
you soon. I will keep the prayers going.
Hugs and prayers,
jean
Hi Deb and Joe:
Oh! Thankyou Lord for this day.
You go girl , we are all backing you up. Have fun at the shore with Andrea B.
Love you all.
BIG HUGS
Your Aunt Angie
This is the best birthday present I could have ever asked for!! I am so happy, remember I told you when a door closes another would open for you! Faith goes along way Deb! Enjoy the time with your family and the new baby coming!! Jenny
HEY TEK! hoLY s*** what the hell did you and Joe Do at the Four Seasons?? This is such wonderful news!!! Called my sister right away and told her..she gave me a bible verse. she was so happy also, even my boys are grinning about it! Your the woman..and apparently JOe, your The man! Congradulations and i will do a special prayer tonight with thank yous involved!! Keep up your strenght.. we are so happy for you..lots of love..mdf
ONe more thing.. you really have made me become a believer of the "power of prayer".. enjoy the shore!! and again.. i will do some extra special prayers tonight... yeahhhhhhhh.!! your amazing deb.. mdf
I just heard about this from jess....unbelievable.
Personally i think it was the Cosmos...I've always said they are good for whatever ails you...keeping our fingers crossed...
Rich Friedman
DEBBIE THIS IS SO EXCITING.... THE BEACH THING SOUNDS WONDERFUL... HOW MUCH I WOULD GIVE TO BE THERE INSTEAD OF HERE!... HOPE YOU WILL HAVE LOTS OF GOOD NEWS FOR US LATER ON... LUV YA
What great news!! Now we know why you were the healthiest looking sick person we have ever seen. If being home surrounded by family and friends has helped to rid you of this disease, then just imagine what a trip to the shore will do!! We will keep praying for continued good news....we are so happy for all of you!!
Karen & Bob
Hey Debbie!!
Heard the amazing news that I just still am clapping my hands and jumping up and down!! Always knew you were a fighter...so I was trying to insert this 'dancing guy' to pose as your celebration nome but my techie skills are kicking in at the moment...stay tune
Have a great night and CONGRATSSSSSSS!
btw---that was joanie :)
Debbie:
I am speechless. Over and over again and just yesterday I said to Brendan, why is it that bad things happen to good people. I think it's to teach us just how valuable life is and relationships are.
What an example you have been to all of us,facing this with a positive attitude, tempered with fear...has given us all a reason to be so very proud to have you in our lives.
While your at the shore be sure and have one of those peppers with the cheese inside, dripping with olive oil and chase it with a cosmo.
Love you Deb.....Leenie
PS I just know it was the family dinner that did it. Tonight we had dinner and said grace and of course prayed for Deb at the end and finally our prayers were answered! :)
Look out Emma...!
SOUNDS GREAT!!!
Joe and Deb,
This is the best news ever! We'll keep up the positive vibes and prayers constantly!! I'm so happy for all of you--you so deserve this break. I hope you have a fabulous weekend at the shore!
Love,
Jeanne
To Debbie and her family:
Ruth McGinnis here. I have been a silent follower of your journey. When I first heard of your "challenge", I cried. How could something so bad happen to such a good person? Then I started reading the postings. I cried. You , Debbie, and your family are such marvelous examples of truely wonderful people. Always showing grace, courage, and faith. Your friends and followers give meaning to strength and support. And now, tears flow for such good news.
God bless, and please know, you are in my daily prayers. Ruthie
Debbie,
I had a dream last night and daddy told me that everything will be okay...
That must have been some night at the Four Seasons!! (Joe, I'd also like that mean Cosmo recipe).
Tears of joy streaming down my face reading the news. Couldn't be happier for you, your family and all the FOD's!!! Awesome!
Enjoy the shore, always good medicine. If it's half as good as last weekends getaway.....
Keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers Deb.
Love, Kim
Mrs Teklits,
YAY!!!!! hahh this is the miracle we have been waiting for! and you deserve it more than anyone else!!! Have a wonderful trip to the shore house w/ Mr. T! I hope to see you either before you leave or when you return to Lansdale!!! ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY!
Love Always,
<3
Alli
That is the best news ever!!! I am so happy for you and your family! Also...You better mix one of the cosmos up for me! I am 21 today and this news is a great bday present! All my love and best wishes!
oops forgot to put my name to the one above ~Katie Seward
Dear Debbie and Joe,
Can't really think of anything other than Praise God, He is Awesome!!! Over the years you have touched so many in so many ways, ways you don't even know, but this time you must know that your strength, bravery and faith through all this has touched everyone you know, and probably some peoople you don't know.
God Bless you Debbie Teklits, you are an amazing woman. Joe, you're not so bad either.
Take care and enjoy your weekend.
Love,
PamK
Dear Debbie and Joe,
It isn't everyday you get to witness a miracle! How awesome! Let's pray the numbers stay good for, like, forever!
Have a great weekend at the beach!
Remember to "Love one Another and Cherish each Moment".
God Bless,
Cindy
WOW!!! That is amazing news!!! Maybe you should move into the Four Seasons permanently?? Much love from all the Booths! :)
Hi Deb & Joe,
I couldn't beleive it when Chad called and asked me if I had seen the latest blog with the GREAT NEWS. He said he talked to Mike, and obviously Mike was on cloud 9. I went right on and couldn't believe that all the prayers are not only being heard,but answered as well. This is definately the best news we've had in awhile. Keep up the good work Deb and I know the two of you will really enjoy the shore. My thoughts and definately THE PRAYERS are with you all.
Love, Dick
Debbie:
What wonderful news!!!! We have been praying for you daily and are just thrilled that you are having such an unexpected surprise!
Enjoy your weekend.
Carolyn Stuart
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Boy, I REALLY need that cosmo recipe and I think we need to send that doctor some as a reward. : )
Aunt Debbie, Uncle Joe, Jessie, Joey, and Mikey, this is the best news I've heard in a long, long time. We've all been hoping, wishing, and praying for this. I hope this positive info continues over the next few days. Enjoy the weekend at the shore and keep up posted. We'll be eagerly awaiting some more good news!
Lisa
To Debbie and Joe,
We are thrilled to hear your good news. Samantha called us, she had heard your news at PSU. Good new travels fast too. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Enjoy your weekend at the shore.
Love,
Kay & Bob
Hey Deb and Joe--I know I'm late in chiming in with my Hallelujahs, I've just been pinching myself since Mary told me about your results. After all the bad news, isn't it wonderful to taste something so sweet? My thoughts and prayers will continue, Deb, until I hear the word "cure". Love you all,
Cathy
Hello Debbie and all -
Just had to check in again. I keep reading the post over and over and each time I just want to jump up and do the snoopy dance.
Hope you are down at the shore, looking out over the ocean and enjoying the beautiful sunshine today. Is is windy there? It's windy as heck here.
Still sending prayers your way, kiddo. Love you, love you, love you.
K
Dagnabbit Chizzie -
I forgot to tell you this!
This morning when I was dialing your number(on the off chance I'd get you still at home) - I wandered into the library as I was dialing and looked out the window. There in the neighbor's back yard were thirty wild turkeys.
I have lived here 5 years and I have seen these turkeys three times - right after you got your initial diagnosis, the day you got the latest GOOD NEWS and today when I was dialing your number.
What is it about me, you and wild turkeys? (FOD's I'm sure you can help us fill in the blanks here)
Love you, honey.
K
Debbie and Joe: That is fantastic news. What a way to celebrate the weekend. Have a glorious time and keep drinking those cosmos. Knew you would pull through this. God is on your side. Love Shelly and Gary Geib
:) Oh Deb and Joe :)
I have experienced the power of prayer personally. There are no questions or doubts in my mind. God works in mysterious ways his wonders to perform. We have just witnessed the power of God working through each of us, using the power of love. Cathy and I are so happy for both of you and your whole family. Deb, your job is not over, the good Lord has plans for you and I'm guessing it has something to do with those little grand-babies of yours. Keep us posted and have a great time at the beach. :) LOve Artie and Cathy
Hey Deb and Joe:
Off to Cincy for the big event. Dave's induction into his high school hall of fame. So if you need to reach us we will be on my cell 314-922-4324.
We'll all be thinking of you this weekend at the shore. Everyone here is so thrilled and have shared the latest with some of our close friends. Actually I think Colin may have told all of his Global Studies class as well. Everyone is tracking your progress.
As a result of your lstest good news I signed up for Eucharist Adoration for Lent. It was a deal I made during Mass this past Sunday. Now I have to make good on it. Now you will get my undivided prayers once a week. Think of what that may do!
Love to all. Remember Aunt Angie will be with us as well.
Love, Love, Love ya....Leenie
Hi Deb!
God certainly works in mysterious ways! You are quite the angel to soooo many people here on earth. He knows that you touch the lives of everyone you meet (no matter how brief) and hold a special place in their hearts. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't wait to see you again!
This is certainly the BEST news ever!!!! I look forward to reading and hearing about all of your good news to come.
Love, SS
Debbie,
We couldn't be happier for you. Know that we will continue to pray for you every day.... turns out it works!! We love you,
Kathy, Marc, & Taylor
Praise the Lord and shoot the ammunition...then PARTY,PARTY, PARTY!!!..back at the Four Seasons for sure...this is the firsst time I could actually sit at the commputer since my operation ( Joe rigged me up so my leg won't bend wrong)..I had to add my 2 cents( maybe 4cents) God bless you and keep you..."in remission" I know there is still a way to go... but its the track you are on that's gonna get you right where you need to be..know what I mean??? I love you Debs and your whole family ..you have inspired us all to great and wonderful things..this IS A MIRACLE ... God's great love for you will sustain you..and your trust and faith in Him will sustain you ...God bless you again and again...love to you from the entire North Penn Hospital crew ..needless to say everyone sends their prayers and love ..amazing,amazing,amazing!!! that's YOU...:)Bev
Debbie,
Just wanted to say hi and I really hope you had a nice relaxing weekend at the shore!
Meg Noon
Hey Debbie and Joe:
Back safe and sound from Cincinnati. Thought about you all weekend. Brendan says hi. (he added that when I stepped away for a minute)...
Survived yet another road trip. The honoree did well through the weekend but he did mention to me that he was a little embarrased by the attention. What a great guy he is!
We looked very superficially at the campuses of Xavier University and University of Cincinatti while we were there. One charming, the other seemed big but actually pretty nice. I can see Mere will be overwhelmed. We did sign her up to attend the Spring Day at St. Mary's in April. That will be a fun road trip for the three of us to enjoy. Debbie can you believe that we are doing this already with Mere. Makes me so nervous.
I spread your good news all over Cincy and Dave's family was thrilled to hear. They are such good folks. I wish you could have heard Dave's thank you remarks. He did well until he gave special recognition to his brothers. Best described as "he fell apart",but even tough guys cry from time to time.
We are anxious to hear what doors have been opened as far as treatment is concerned. We are doing the Bobby shuffle all around the kitchen these days.
Continue to let the reprieve sink in! We are so happy here.
Much love and hugs...Cousin Eileen
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