This has all happened very fast, two days, starting with a routine five year old check up. Erica took Luke to the doctor for his five year old kindergarten check up on Thursday, where she asked the doctor about his tummy because he always seems gassy. After feeling his stomach, said she wanted us to go downstairs for an X-Ray to see if anything was wrong. We did, and after the radiologist read the X-Ray he sent us for a CT scan which lead us to a trip to Sutter Memorial Hospital to be admitted. Originally the doctors thought it was a Wilms' tumor, a cancerous tumor of the kidneys, until they did further tests. After another CT Scan with contrast injected into Luke, they now know it is not in his kidney, but they are baffled as to what kind of tumor it is or where its coming from. All his organs appear to be normal at this time. It is very large, filling about a quarter of his right abdominal cavity. It starts under his lung and goes down to his pelvis. Organs that should occupy this space have been pushed over to his left side.
We were allowed to come home last night. We will be admitted back in on Tuesday (17 February), afternoon/eve. to prepare for a surgical tissue sampling on Wed. morning. He has been wonderful through all the tests (except the I.V. was really hard). If the mass is determined to be cancerous at the time of operation, a port for medication injections will be inserted during the surgery on Wednesday.
We have never been though any thing like this in our lives and are relying on God to take care of his son. We know it is all in his hands. Our God is an AWESOME God. We appreciate the out pouring of people wanting to help out our family in some capacity. We are especially blessed to have close family that has been able to take care of a lot for us already. All that we can ask of everyone at this time of many questions & few details is to devote yourselves to prayer as God, not us has commanded. Colossians 4:2, 1Thessalonians 5:16 James5:13.
Thank you all and we will continue to update this blog regularly.
-Mike & Erica
Luke's Journey
- Mike and Erica
- An information & update page about Luke and his family’s journey through discovery, and treatment of his tummy "bump". AKA abdominal mass.
Mike and Erica, We are praying for you and for Luke especially on Tuesday during all the testing. Thanks for taking the time to update us...knowing we are available to help in any way needed. We love you!
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We love this little boy, as well as Mike & Erica. God is in control, and hears our prayers, which will be constant for Luke.
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I commit to pray for Luke (and your family). I know the Lord will see you through this.
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Kristi and I are praying for all of you guys. The blog is a great idea. I'm subscribed!
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Luke, We are so happy that God made you such a brave and strong little guy....You are sooo lucky to have parents who love you and a God who protects you.....We bet that God already knows how he is going to make your tummy all better so I can tickle you some more!!
ReplyDeleteWhat to say? All I know is He's big enough, He is able and He love Lukie even more than you do. Can you imagine? We love our family and are lifting you up! See you tomorrow! :o)
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But blessed are those who trust in the Lordand have made the Lord their hope and confidence. Jeremiah 17:7
ReplyDeleteHi Kids, I am so sorry you have to go through this. My love and prayers are with you. I continue to pray that you feel God's arms wrapped around you during this entire journey. I love you!
ReplyDeleteHello sweet Finch Family,
ReplyDeleteWhat peace it is knowing your Luke is in the hands of our awesome God. God our Healer. In the powerful name of Jesus, we're praying for Luke's complete healing, his quick recovery and peace for your entire family.
Love you all,
Kris and Frank Krug
To the Finches, Jesus Loves all the children of the world and He has Luke in His hands. We believe that in the name of Jesus all things are possible, He is the God of miracles. We will continue to pray for Luke's healing and for God's strength for the whole Finch family.
ReplyDeleteDear Finch family - I love you all so much and know that everything is going to be okay because God loves you all so much too!!! I believe that God will heal this lovely child and provide a blessing for you through His strength and love. Your friend always, Lori (The chocolate lady)
ReplyDeleteHi guys. I want you to know that my family is praying for yours. God Bless your family. If you need anything, please let us know.
ReplyDeleteHi Friends - Glad the procedure is over. Our prayers are with you!!! Love, Tom & Lori
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