The end of September and beginning of October, Linda began experiencing new symptoms such as coordination and processing difficulties. The symptoms increased and we took Linda to the ER on Tuesday, October 6th to see if we could get some tests done. The CT scan results showed multiple small spots of cancer across her brain, resulting in a diagnosis of Metastatic Cancer (cancer spreading from the primary spot to a secondary spot). On Wednesday, October 7th we had an appointment with Linda's oncologist to talk more about options. He recommended radiation for treatment. That afternoon, we had an appointment with the radiation doctor, she explained that they would do treatment across the entire brain instead of spot treatment because of the multiple spots of cancer. The plan was to do 10 days of radiation and then do a scan to see how the cancer was responding.

After discussing this treatment option more, Linda decided to move ahead with radiation. She had her first and second treatment on that Thursday and Friday. During those days her symptoms worsened quickly - the cancer continued to effect on her brain and functioning. By Friday evening, she was unresponsive. Saturday we made the decision to have hospice come in. They have been a great help in supporting us to care for mom as well as keeping her as comfortable as possible. 

Obviously this has been a huge shock and devastating as this has all happened so quickly. We have been spending a lot of time with Mom, sharing stories, talking, praying, reading, playing music, and just being with her. There have been many family members and visitors who have come to love and support Mom and us, which we are so appreciative and grateful for. We are also so thankful for everyone who is keeping us in their thoughts and prayers. Please continue to pray. 

If you have any prayers, words of encouragement, songs or verses you would like to share with Mom, I know she would appreciate to hear them. Feel free to send them to 319-471-7904 or jessieteets15@gmail.com.

Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:7