This morning Debbie and I were waiting for some big news and we got it. My latest bone marrow test results were in and by all accounts, there is no AML in my marrow. Great news. I still need to see another Dr. tomorrow as it seems as if I have some chronic graph vs. host disease that will require treatment.
As usual Deb and I thank you for the prayers and support during this long road. We will keep you posted when we know all the details.
I hope you will sleep as well as I will tonight!
In His Grip!
Roger
This was news most welcome to hear Roger!! Bernie and I are so HAPPY for you!!! Love from Canada Bernie and Terry
Posted by: Bernie and Terry Shirkie | May 03, 2006 at 10:06 PM
What Great news! I'm sure a Lot of people will sleep better tonight after reading this latest post! So glad all went well on your 11 day trip, as well! God continues to keep you In His Grip, and we will continue to give Him the praise for your good news!
Posted by: Brenda | May 03, 2006 at 10:10 PM
Praise The Lord!!!!!
Posted by: patsy spohr | May 03, 2006 at 10:19 PM
PTL!!! WONDERFUL news!! Thanks for sharing!!
Still holding the ropes,
Morgan (and family)
Posted by: Morgan | May 03, 2006 at 10:21 PM
Tears of joy are rolling down my face as I rejoice with you over the latest bone marrow results. The great hymn, "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" comes to mind. We all will sleep well tonight secure in His amazing love and grace.
Helen
Posted by: Helen Johnson | May 03, 2006 at 10:24 PM
Praise the Lord, Roger! What a blessing to hear that you are doing so well. Looking forward to seeing you in Cedar Falls, IA! Still holding tight to those ropes!
Posted by: Scott & Robin | May 03, 2006 at 10:27 PM
Hi Roger,
Such wonderful news!!!
I hope you've had a great time traveling and I look forward to seeing you and all the guys in Nashville in a few weeks.
In His Amazing Love,
Ann
Posted by: Ann Woodward | May 03, 2006 at 10:35 PM
DEAR ROGER AND DEBBIE---WAS GREAT NEWS TO HEAR FROM YOU TWO-AND SO GLAD ROGER IS GETTING TO BE WITH THE GROUP-IT IS GREAT FOR HIM---OUR PRAYERS ARE STILL WITH YOU DAILY--ALWAYS IN HIS GRIP---EVELYN BLACK
Posted by: EVELYN BLACK | May 03, 2006 at 10:37 PM
Thank you dear Heavenly Father is what I said when I read your post. And I teared up too - you can't imagine how many times during the day I pray for you to get all well. You are so important for helping save souls -you have a special knack and such a wonderful ability to compose and sing songs about salvation. It was so very special to see you on the stage in Fresno and you could tell by the audience reaction that you are loved by so many. Today I rested while listening to "Songs We Used to Sing" and your finishing song "When the World Looks at Me" left me with tears of joy. Love from sunny but windy Oregon. Joyce
Posted by: Joyce | May 03, 2006 at 10:42 PM
"Heavenly Father, we thank you for the healing you are doing in Roger's body. We know that when we remain firmly in your grip that all we need do is ask and it shall be given. Thank you for hearing our earnest prayers and allowing Roger to continue to be a minister of you love and works. Shall we never fail to love and sing your praises! Amen
CONGRATULATIONS ROGER AND DEBBIE, WE LOVE YOU!
Posted by: Robin Titus | May 03, 2006 at 10:47 PM
Dear Roger:
This news is better than ANY sleeping pill! I am so happy for you and your family.
I am so sorry I couldn't go to Fresno to see you, but if you are in Yuba City this fall maybe I can get to see you then.
Posted by: Nina Foster | May 03, 2006 at 11:38 PM
Roger your news today of no AML in your bone marrow was so wonderful. I just praise the Lord for his marvelous work he has done in your body. I know you have had to fight to survive with this second transplant. You & God have done a great job. We saw you at Shadow Mountain in El Cajon on Sunday night and were so blessed by the group. You are truley the best. We love you guys.
Posted by: Maxine | May 03, 2006 at 11:55 PM
PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR GOOD NEWS!!!!
Forever in my thoughts and prayers,
Jenell McNeill
Palestine, TX
Posted by: Jenell McNeill | May 04, 2006 at 12:34 AM
Dear Roger and Debbie,
What wonderful news about Roger and we will continue to pray as the other tests come in.
It was so wonderful he got to make the trip.
You are in our prayers.
your friends,
Dale,Helena Boyd
Posted by: Helena Boyd | May 04, 2006 at 04:42 AM
Roger and Debbie,
Thank you Heavenly Father for this report. You have been in our thoughts and prayers every day. Take care and we will continue to pray. See you in Nashville.
Hanging on to the Rope,
Henry and Peggy B.
Posted by: Peggy B. | May 04, 2006 at 05:40 AM
Hooray! I'm so glad to hear the good news. What an awesome God holds us in His hands! Love and prayers, Peggy
Posted by: Peggy | May 04, 2006 at 06:17 AM
So thankful for the good report and expecting another. Also thankful that you were able to go with the guys on this long tour.
Take care,
Harold and Lula
Posted by: Lula | May 04, 2006 at 06:45 AM
Hi Roger & Debbie,
I saw you at M.D.Anderson Tuesday. I knew you were heading to a section on R8 and I just said "Hey guys, How are ya'll doing". I did not want to impose on your time. I would have loved to chat for a minute or two like Roger and I did back in August last year or when I stopped buy in the Green section when you were in he hospital last November. I am so happy you got good news this week. I pray the rest of the news is just as good. You are constantly in our prayers and will comtinue to be so.
Blessings friends,
Ron Bishop
Posted by: Ron Bishop | May 04, 2006 at 07:05 AM
I just knew that this would happen, that the transplant would finally take over the disease. YEA!! Gods miracles never cease to amaze me. Just dance with him and look what happens. YEA!!!
And now that you have GVH, it will kill any cancer that might be lurking around.
I have been fighting GVH since 30 days out. Its not a bad thing. Just keep it controlled and watch yourself. You will be fine. I have my 2 year check-up May 22nd. Hope my news is as good as yours.
Blessings,
Mary Ann Qualia
Posted by: Mary Ann Qualia | May 04, 2006 at 07:20 AM
PRAISE THE LORD!!!!! That is such wonderful news to hear Roger and Debbie!!!! Thanks for being so faithful to keep everyone informed of your medical condition. We never can repay God for all He does for us and we never cease to be amazed at His wonderful power and grace!!! We pray everything will continue to go well with you and we're so glad you can travel again with L5!!!!
Your friends in Christ,
Bill, Cindy, Allen, & Sarah Kent
Posted by: Bill & Cindy Kent | May 04, 2006 at 07:47 AM
Thank the Lord for this wonderful news. God Bless you all!
Teena & Leea
Posted by: Leea Browning & Teena Sipe Davis | May 04, 2006 at 07:48 AM
On this National Day of Prayer, I give thanks for the many Blessings our nation receives daily and personally. I also thank Him for gifted servants of Christ as yourself and for the journey He has seen your family through. May He continue to enrich you all with His faithfulness in every way.
Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, overflowing with hope, by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Posted by: Tom | May 04, 2006 at 08:06 AM
WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO and Praise the Lord what wonderful News to hear !
Love in Christ and still praying !
Christine Strecker
Prattville, AL
Posted by: Christine Strecker | May 04, 2006 at 08:17 AM
FANTSTIC NEWS, Debbie & Roger. Makes me look forward even more to the L5 Celebration 2006 later this month. Hopefully the graft vs. host treatment will allow you to be there for at least one (1) day. I can't go out in my front yard and yell PTL anymore (no yard), but I can still yell it in my heart and in my prayers.
Looking forward even more to seeing L5 in about 3 weeks.
From the Wilsons and Schnorbuses in Austin - - love and God's blessings on all of you from Austin, TX.
Posted by: Vicky Schnorbus | May 04, 2006 at 08:26 AM
Dear Roger, Debbie and family ..OH WHAT WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL NEWS!! All we can say, from the bottom of our hearts is, "Thank You Lord Jesus for many answered prayers." It was so great to see you and the quartet at Shadow Mountain (and I will always cherish the picture Scotty took of us!!) Roger, you truly are a trophy of His grace, and a walking miracle and proof of the power of prayer. We can truly say .. "With God, ALL things are possible." Keep on being the blessing you are, and encouraging this sad world that there is definitely something better awaiting those who have claimed the promises of God.
Looking and Listening for the shout - then HOME!!
Ron & Donna
Posted by: Ron & Donna | May 04, 2006 at 08:43 AM