Rhabdomyosarcoma, or RMS, is an aggressive and highly malignant form of cancer that develops from skeletal muscle cells that have failed to fully differentiate. It is generally considered to be a disease of childhood, as the vast majority of cases occur in those below the age of 18. It is commonly described as one of the “small, round, blue cell tumours of childhood” due to its appearance on an H&E stain. Despite being a relatively rare cancer, it accounts for approximately 40% of all recorded soft tissue sarcomas. Wikipedia
You Can’t Run You can’t run away from the path God has for you. You must run to it embrace it, find comfort in God Himself. Notice I didn’t say love the path (not yet anyway). I believe we continue to grow after huge trials in our life. We grow closer to God and His […]
A Few Days… A Monumental Change 18_0408 Today marks the 2nd consecutive afternoon Jenna’s head has hurt to a point that is near unbearable. She has to close her eyes, and shut everything off, as the headache continues to intensify and her eyes become blurry. I hug her and feel the uncontrollable shaking these tumors are […]
Prom Queen & Graduate Jenna’s high school went above and beyond on her behalf. They presented an honorary diploma, class ring, cap, and gown. After getting home Jenna was so appreciative and excited. Every person that visited got to see Jenna because she wanted to show them her new ring. Then Jenna received honorary prom […]
These Days We desire for the Lord to encourage everyone through these trials. The last update was very difficult to write to say the least. It would have been impossible without the comfort and peace of God. That mind shattering diagnosis triggered many things in us like: making sense of it all, seeking God’s face, questioning decisions, etcetera. With everything going on Jenna has […]
Unchanged Not an Option “The demands of the work are greater than any man may assume in his own strength. The requirements of the work greatly stretch him. He cannot remain the same.” The Christian Counselors Manual Jay E. Adams (1973). The topic of the book as the name suggest is counseling but when I […]
On September 18, 2017 our 14 year old daughter said “Daddy it’s going to be alright” after hearing she had stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma throughout her body. This diagnosis was earth shattering for our family but also began a refining process for our Christian walk we didn’t expect.
Uncertainty Abounds Last few days were very trying as the winds of uncertainty try to rattle our faith and make us question. The doctors informed us Jenna would need another PET scan due to her white blood cells and platelets being abnormal. At this stage of chemotherapy they are not positive it is working. After being informed it is time […]
Instagram: jenna_bodiford Facebook: Prayers for Jenna Bodiford and Family This week has been very difficult for Jenna as the stomach continues to be an issue although we did receive good news as well. Jenna’s stomach is quite painful this week and continues to worsen as the days pass. Turns out the radiation has inflamed her large […]
Instagram: jenna_bodiford Facebook: Prayers for Jenna Bodiford and Family The past few days have been very difficult for Jenna due to the chemo treatments her stomach has been beyond miserable along with a very sore throat but on the positive some of the nerve pain appears to be under control. She has toughed it out […]
Instagram: jenna_bodiford Facebook: Prayers for Jenna Bodiford and Family Another week has passed and there have been victories and answered prayers even at the start of this long road. Victories The knowledge that so many people are behind us and have come together on our behalf in prayer. Satan tries each day to tell us how alone […]