The latest on Tom

The last few weeks have been a wild ride and I am way behind on updating this blog.

On Feb. 4th Tom had surgery. They removed his gallbladder, but had to abort the attempt to remove the pancreatic tumor because it is too close to the portal vein.

On Feb. 9th we got the news that it is pancreatic cancer. The doctors wanted to do 2 weeks of intense radiation and chemo and them send Tom back up to Indy to have surgery. His billirubin is currently too high for surgery. On Thursday the 19th Tom had out patient surgery to install a port for the chemo.

Tom has started radiation and will start the chemo tomorrow. We ask that you continue to pray so they can attempt another surgery to remove the tumor.

Tom has such and great attitude and his faith is very strong. He tells everyone that God has his back. He is an inspiration to me.

We want to thank all our customers and consignors for their concern and understanding during this time. We have had to close a few days and will continue to do so as needed.

Special thanks to our friends Susan and Wendy for volunteering to help me keep the store open as much as possible. You ladies are angels.

I will update as new information is available.

Blessings to everyone,
Mary Jo

Tom's surgery is tomorrow, Feb. 4th

What a week last week! Both Julie & I lost power at our homes. We even packed up both families and went to the shop and tried to sleep on the floor. Not our brightest idea but we did stay warm. With my husband working 14 hour days and my car stuck in the ice we have been closed last week.

On to this week.... after we got power back we noticed Tom had started to turn yellow. Possibly the mass is pressing on the bile duct and causing the jaundice. We had to take him to the doctor Monday. Today we had him admitted to the hospital. His weight is now 134.5. He has lost almost 70 lbs. in the last six months.

Dr. Miliken will be doing surgery at 9:30 A.M. tomorrow. It will probably be a 4 hour surgery.

PLEASE everyone say a prayer for him and our family.

We hope to get things back to normal at the shop shortly. Thanks so much for every ones kind words, cards, and well wishes. You all have become part of our extended family.

I will post about Tom after the surgery as soon as I can.