Update today on Josh.... sorry if this is getting to be like spam in your inbox. (that was a lame attempt at humor)

As Regina and I reflect on the day, we still stand amazed at how wonderful and merciful God is and how the hand of God is both gentle and oh so strong.  We serve a mighty and just God, and a God whose ways are so different than our ways.  It has been a very fast 48 hours and to be honest, I am not sure when one day began the other other one ended.  We also stand amazed at all the wonderful friends and family that are willing to reach out and pray and let us know how much they (you all) care.  We will never be able to thank you enough.  You have been lifting up our family for Luke and other issues for several months and we thank you.  

On to the update....

We all 3 went to Josh's Oncologist appointment today (arranged by God, with a little help by Kendra, LOL).   Josh was his typical self.  Joking and with a very good attitude and thinking we are all making a big fuse over nothing.  He is absolutely not worried.... at least from the outside and he is usually pretty transparent.  Anyway, after the visit with the Oncologist he believes it is most likely lymphoma.  Obviously there is a chance it is not, but he is trying to be realistic.  The next step is a PET scan, Monday.  We don't have the time yet, but hopefully we will hear from them early Monday morning.  Thursday is a follow up appointment after the PET scan.  After that, they will determine when the biopsy will be and that will be done by a surgeon.  Hopefully the PET will show no other suspicious lymphs.

The positives from today are as follows according to the doctor:

He has no symptoms that are usually apparent

His blood counts are normal

He is young and in very good shape (good for recovery

Josh was scheduled to make a road trip with his team today to the University of The Cumberlands and was to start at DH.  He was very excited and looking forward to the opening of the season.  Josh is also scheduled to start on the mound Tuesday at Truett McConnell which he really wants to be able to do.  At this point, if his weakness from the flu subsides he will probably be able to do make that start.  We are hoping for that.

We are looking forward to Sunday and seeing everyone and worship.  

Lee