The Struggle Has Ended

Greg Hewlett passed away on January 17th after nearly eight years of battling colon cancer. While we grieve his loss, we are comforted to know that he is with his Lord.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Unhooked!

Yesterday, I got unhooked from my last planned chemo treatment. Thus ends the grand plan for surgeries, radiation, and chemo.

Next month I go to MD Anderson for a week and a half of extensive tests and consultations to find out "what now?".

But today my heart is filled with thanksgiving to my Lord - who has answered our prayers by bringing us to this day that was so hard to imagine back in June of '03.

greg_and_dr_juvvadi_sm.jpgIncidentally, my CEA has been creeping up a bit - from 1.8 to 2.6 to 3.9. Still under the 4-4.5 range of concern. Dr. Perkins has been telling me me not to interpret too much from that - "it's just bumping around in normal range". Well, I've been ready for a bump down. Here is me with Dr. Juvvadi, my other oncologist here in Dallas. Our smile is the result of having found out that my CEA this week was 3.4. That was a nice little cherry on top of getting unhooked.


24 comments:

Mark Horne said...

Congratulations Greg!

Dave Thom said...

Now go out and throw a few innings for the Astros. Teach that punk Clemens your chemo-curve.

Jerry McFarland said...

Greg,
You must write an article or book! It's been a blessing to see you endeavoring to hold fast to Christ in the midst of such trying circumstances and I think others need to be encouraged by you.
Thank you brother!
Jerry

Cody and Julie said...

Greg, we praise the Lord for bringing you to this point! The Lord has taken you through such deep sanctification that I expect you are 98% glorified by now. Would Christine agree with that assessment? :)
All our love, Cody and Julie

Carl said...

Thank You Lord and congratulations to Greg and Christine for your steadfast faithfulness

Jean Gaffin said...

Hi Greg,
We've been following your saga knowing all too well how it can be and glad you are at the end of this current ordeal. God is faithful, isn't he?
When you or Christine feel up to it could you send us Tim Rosendale's address. He sent your lovely letter to us along with his own recently.
Thanks for your kind words.
I hope you can spend some really good time now not feeling all the "yuk" that goes along with chemo. God bless you, we will continue to pray for you and Christine. Jean and Dick

Jim and Coco said...

God Bless........

Georgan said...

Tom and I are praising God for this good news concerning you, Greg, and your journey!

Georgan said...

Tom and I are praising God for this good news concerning you, Greg, and your journey!

Richard S. said...

Hey bud, great news. Thanks so much for your faithfulness to the Lord. It lifts all of us up. Hope to connect with you back home so give me a shout.
Richard

Belle & Peter said...

Praise God! All such good news. We look forward to seeing you & celebrating. Perhaps a dinner since you won't be feeling so yucky on your next visit. We leave Oct. 6 for 11 days, so you'll have the run of the place. Hugs to you and Christine.

Willeyne Berger said...

Greg, I think of you daily and just can't imagine what you have been through these past 10 years. I have only been through my cancer treatment almost a year and I hope you can give me the inspiation that I need and am just on preventative cancer . I have 4 more months to go. My goal is to see our son , Steve in Germany before he leaves for Iraq and to go back after their first baby is born in March. Then after we get back I have my last infusion and two more weeks of chemo pills. Please convey this to your parents who we love also. Willeyne Berger from St. Louis, MO

sarah said...

Greg,
We are thrilled that you endured this final round of chemo. We miss you guys and will be waiting for more good news soon.

Bill Hitzrot said...

Greg: You are amazing and a testament to the healing power of faith. God bless you and my this be the start to a new life for you and Christine. I will continue to pray for you both. Bill Hitzrot

Karen Clayton said...

My heart is rejoicing in song for your good news. The Lord's eye truly is on the "sparrow".

Deb Peck said...

Hallelujah!

Peg Crandall said...

PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please let me add my rejoicing to the voices of so many people who care about you and those whom you have inspired. Celebrate Greg, celebrate. With great joy and thanks to God,
Peg Crandall
Aurora, Colorado
Please pass on my love to your parents.

John & Ruth said...

We praise God along with all your other brothers and sisters in Christ!
Love,
John & Ruth

Denise said...

happy unhooking, Greg...
we're happy to hear that this chapter of your ordeal is over. have enjoyed reading your spiritual appproach to your difficulties. you have a lot to teach us all. god bless you both.
love,denise

DJ said...

Greg,
What a big accomplishment!
The prayers won't stop though!
Enjoy your "un-tethered" freedom!

Lynn Scroggin said...

Hallelujah! This is the most phenomenal news. Wow, not only the physical accomplishment but the spiritual healing and growth that has been witnessed by so many or should I say that you have generously witnessed to us? I am sincerely thankful for this message. Amen, Lynn

leyla aktay said...

Dear Greg
Sending you all our best wishes from Istanbul Turkey from where we follow your adventure and get strength and inspiration from each and every post.
Leyla

john and debbie ciavola said...

All our best to you and Christine!! Our prayers are with you!! Congratulations

V Taylor said...

Thank the LOrd for this wonderful news, Greg.
And, thank you for your unbelieveable power of faith and love for the Lord.