Another clear scan!

We are delighted to report another clear MRI scan for Phoebe.  The 10 days between a scan and the results are not easy; Rachel and other parents of cancer patients call it a time of “scanxiety”.  Phoebe is part-way through 6 weekly sessions of hydrotherapywhich we hope will help to strengthen her core muscles weakened by aggressive treatments and months of inactivity last year.

Reuben - in his fundraising outfit!

It is becoming clear that Phoebe is finding it hard to keep up with her peers at school as her ability to concentrate and to remember are impaired.  We are hoping she will soon have some more special needs help in place.  She still takes Wednesdays as a rest day.

We have just been away for a week and yet again have been so heartened to meet people who are still praying for Phoebe six months after she came home from hospital.  Some of these have never met us before; what a huge encouragement it is to be part of the Christian family where unknown brothers and sisters are supporting us so faithfully.

Since completing the Sheffield half-marathon in aid of the Children’s Hospital, Matt has run the Leeds half marathon as well!  Rachel plans to run the Worksop one in October.  They are now concentrating their fundraising efforts on The Brain Tumour Research Trust (although Rachel is also busy baking for a tea party in aid of Weston Park Hospital where Phoebe underwent her radiotherapy treatment).  

Here is a fundraising video of Phoebe (you may need to skip the ad) encouraging support for Brain Tumour Research! We praise God for the progress she has made, and trust Him for the future.

Marcus and Jen
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