Praise God! The doctors were in this morning and the results of the second biopsy came in showing NO EVIDENCE OF CANCER!!! This is now the second biopsy that shows that the blockage is NOT cancerous. Obviously this is a shock to us and nothing short of a miracle from all your prayers! From the moment we met with the oncologist 3 days ago... a shred of hope returned.
Tomorrow, the doctors are removing the external drains, so that the bile will drain naturally. Obviously, since there is still some "blockage", the stents will remain, and we will be keeping a close watch on the situation. We want to thank everyone for all the prayers and comments. It warms our hearts to know that there are so many of you that care so much. For anyone that has any doubt of the power of prayer, this should put that to rest. This is God's Hands at work! Everyone of you has helped to contribute to God's miracle. Jim asks you take the time to read Psalm 91-this has been our strength. Still keep him in your prayers for the procedure tommorrow and know that Christmas 2009 will be wonderful. We love you all and Merry Christmas to you..the Ruttenbergs
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Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
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Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Your news was so terrific that I mentally burst into singing the doxology. Good thing it was mentally or the neighbors would have called the police.
We now have half the miracle covered. Now let's get that nasty tumor out of you!
Merry Christmas to the whole Ruttenburg clan! -- Rudi (and Barbara) Floyd
Tears of Joy taste so much better than tears of fear......what wonderful news!!!!! I wish I were still there to do a happy dance for you. OK, miracles do happen and you've been spared the happy dance! Love and hugs to all of you. We love you, Bonnie and Bill
ReplyDeleteWhat great news, I agree with Bonnie that the tears of joy are way better. Merry Christmas to you all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Christmas present!!!
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Jim, you have been blessed by a miracle.
We love you and your family and
will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
Joanna and Jeff
Fabulous news! I'm so happy for your family.
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Jim,Debbie, Mat & Brad what a wonderfull message to hear. Have a Very Merry Christmas!!! And Jim, I would still take you as a room mate at AMSI even if you are not a morning person.
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The Hahn's
Jim and Debbie;
ReplyDeleteThe news of the "cancer free" biopsy is the greatest gift of all during this Christmas season. How wonderful! Rest easy knowing that God has smiled on the Ruttenberg Family.
We will be in Sarasota in a week. We will see you then. God Bless and Merry Christmas. Jerry and Linda
Hello Jim and Deb, and Greetings from Atlanta, GA.... Mary Alice and I were wondering when we would get this news from Ya'll. But even when we get what we ask for, It is still Overwhelming, and emotional. We had our "Small Group" together last Friday Night and You were lifted up by all. Psalm 91 sums it up! A quick and complete recovery will remain in our Prayers. See you after Christmas. Chuck and Mary Alice
ReplyDeleteWhat a Christmas Present!!! Great news. You had a so many prayers your way and God answered them. Jim, Deb, Matt & Brad enjoy each other and may God Bless your wonderful family. - Lee & Stacie
ReplyDeleteJim I am so glad to hear the good news! You have been in my prayers. I hope everything from now on will be good news. Please take care and hope to see you soon.
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Mike Jabbour
WOW! It doesn't get any better than this. Love you guys and I'll see you soon!
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Great news mary called this morning. What better Christmas present you all recieved today.
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We had a pre-christmas dinner with my brothers and just got the news when checking my e-mail. I took my computer out to read it directly to John and natty....could hardly get thru it without crying. We're so excited about this news!!! We'll call tomorrow! We love you and we believe!!! The Sheps
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to the Ruttenbergs!!!! Praise be to God - we've all received a miracle this year!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so thrilled by this good news. You guys can now breathe easy again? Are you home, Jim? Please give us a call when you get a minute.
Jim and family...
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Im so happy to hear your news! Pray that everything drains normally again...keep us updated...
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This is a wonderful Christmas gift to us all. What great news.
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Ken and Sue Weegar
Wonderful news about the biopsy results! And this will make the holidays the best ever. Take care and know that many of our prayers have been answered. Merry Christmas to you all!
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Jim, we were so thrilled to hear the good news. Isn't just amazing what prayer can do? I'm sure this will be the best Christmas ever for the Ruttenberg family! Enjoy it to the fullest.
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Bill and Karen Monbeck
Jim,
ReplyDeleteAll the prayers have been answered. This should be the greatest Christ-mas present you've ever received. I'm happy for you, and glad to hear the good news. Happy Holidays, Roger Kraft
Jim,Debbie, Matt & Brad, Just so happy about your terrific news !! WOW !! You will surely have a wonderful Christmas & bright New Year. Enjoy,
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Jim......Jackie and I are so glad to know of the great news, and looking forward to your continued progress. The holidays will certianly be special for the Rutts this year!
ReplyDeleteYes, miracles do happen...as is also evidenced by the Browns winning 2 in a row!!
Our Warmest Regards......Chuck & Jackie Lurie
What wonderful news! While we all know that wonderful things happen at Christmas, this was almost too much to hope for. I know it will now be the best Christmas ever for the Ruttenbergs. Not having to loose something precious is the most wonderful gift. However, I will continue to pray until they figure out how to solve the blockage issue.
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We have chills!! What wonderful news.... Merry Christmas and you will all still be in our thoughts and prayers until that blockage is cleared and all is well!!
ReplyDeleteJohn and Annie Houlehan
Awesome!! We are thrilled for all of you! Have a blessed Christmas and a happy new year!
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Jim and Debbie- Your entire Capitas family could not be happier for you. Good things do happen to terrific people. We will keep you in our prayers but have a great holiday season with your family and we will look forward to seeing you soon! Jim and Jodi Ludwick
ReplyDeleteJim, Deb, Matt & Brad,
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing news! Good things happen to great people. God is truly amazing. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Have a wonderful Christmas and I will certainly be toasing to you on that blessed day.
Lou Ann
Jim, Debbie, Matt and Brad
ReplyDeleteWhat great news! Congratulations to you for this divine miracle. We'll be continuing to pray for your full recovery. What a wonderful Christmas you can have now! We'll all remember to give thanks to God for granting all of us this blessing. Have a wonderful holiday!
Love, Debbie and Jerry Eichler
Great, great news! We all knew things would work out, and with God all things are possible! Merry Christmas to all -- this is the best gift you could wish for.
ReplyDeleteDon R. wrote @ 5pm. As I write this update, Jim is getting into his car at Tampa General and Deb will start their 2.5 hr. drive to the Cape. Brad, Matt, Darin and I plan to be there to help as required. Merry Christmas to all. Don Ruttenberg
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