Hart Update - July 2008

Hey friends,

Spoke to my dad this afternoon. He met with the GI doctor and after
reviewing all the tests, scans and scope they have decided that the
blockage is caused by a tumor. The pathology scraping was
inconclusive. Dad also met with an oncologist this afternoon and since
they don't know the type of tumor yet they will treat it like it is a
malignant tumor in the pancreas. He has another appointment with the
senior oncologist this coming Monday and they will decide the next
step which will probably be surgery followed by radiation and / or
chemo when they determine the type of tumor. Dad spoke with the
doctor about continuing with their trip to Philadelphia Aug. 6-13.
Dad was going to preach and teach a class but they have cancelled
those appointments and he will just go up to visit my sister and
possibly help with the BTCP class, just not teach it. The surgery
will probably be scheduled after Mom and Dad return from Philly.

Thanks for your prayers. Dad is amazed at God's providence in how
this has all come about and how quickly the tests and procedures have
been done. As Dad said about last week, "i was pricked, I was poked,
I was scanned, I was scoped!" We are rejoicing at God's goodness and
faithfulness and pray that He will be glorified as we witness to those
around us.

Sincerely,
Holly
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Bryan & Holly Smith