Lolly arrived safely and in time to see Matt tonight.
We met with Dr. Cohen and got the details on Matt's chemotherapy and signed the consent. He was pretty upbeat about Matt's prognosis and the possibility that we might be able to return to New Orleans to finish chemo.
The following can be read with the understanding that "no cry Wednesday" is almost over:
I had to tell Matt what's wrong with him tonight. He wrote (he can't talk) that he is scared. We took a while talking about his treatment and we prayed with him and he is feeling better. It's a lot to absorb, especially since he has been "asleep" for the past week.
Matt wrote out some messages:
To Lolly: "Tell those kids I'm fine"
To Jim : "Keep praying"
He also wrote "Bless you Boys" and "Go Blues" (this one is for Chelsea, his favorite English soccer team)
When we were getting ready to leave, he held Lolly's hand for a long time.
I just called his nurse to check on him and the nurse told me that Matt is doing fine and listening to his I pod.
We're more hopeful than ever.
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Matt we are behind you all the way and then some, so let's go. You can do this, I know you can you were in scouts so I know you have it in you. WE LOVE YOU GUYS
ReplyDeleteTO MATT: We love you and we're all rootin for you and praying for you! You're going to get through this. It's OK if you get a little scared sometimes--we all do. Just keep your eyes on Him who has the power to heal, restore, and renew! God's in the miracle business and He's in your corner right now! Love, Hugs, and Prayers, Ms. Denise Marcon
ReplyDeleteGoodMorning Bertucci family---Welcome awake Matt!!! There has been a lot of praying going on for you and it will continue. God has heard our cries and heart for you.
ReplyDeleteWe praise God for you Matt...for your life, for the AWESOME young man that you are....that you belong to HIM...that you are a fragrance of Christ to God, a sweet aroma to Him....for the testimony that you and your family are.
We praise God for surrounding you with awesome parents,family,friends, and people that don't even know you personally, that love and support you now more than ever.
We praise God for Johns Hopkins, the incredible doctors and nurses there. The knowledge,education and compassion that God has given them. We praise Him that he is at work in you both to will and to work for his pleasure...that the peace of God guards your heart and mind....that you have a power source within you which is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think...that our God will NEVER desert you nor forsake you...that you are deeply loved.
We praise Him that Lolly is there to love on all of you....for the Ronald Mc house, a place for your parents with lots of support and encouragement for them.We praise Him for Elizabeth and David (your book-ends) that love you dearly.
We continue to pray for grace, mercy, peace and FULL, COMPLETE healing and restoration to your entire being. YOU ROCK MATT BERTUCCI!!!!!
Matt,
ReplyDeleteYou are a Child of God, and that alone is priceless. You are in His hands, your shelter in time of storm.
John and Noel,
God brought you to JH for a reason, there's someone there that needed to be touched by your presence as it certainly sounds like you have brought heaven to earth for those you have come into contact with there. You two are a wonderful Godly image of what I truly believe parents are ... the unselfish love and sacrafices you have made for your children. You may never know who has been blessed by your being where you are and where you have been, but I truly believe in my heart that you certainly have. Knowing your family has certainly been a blessing to Melanie and me, and we look forward to your coming home!
Ted & Melanie Ledet