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September 19, 2007 in Godstrong, Livestrong, Status, Treatment with 0 Comments

I went to see my oncologist yesterday. Everything looked great. My levels are doing well. It was actually good to see him smile as he was giving me the results. I go back the week before Christmas for another visit.

We also helped Josh move into his new apartment yesterday. He is very excited abut this new chapter is his life. Yes, it’s only 4 weeks until his wedding. I think the reality is setting for all of us.

I cannot thank you enough for all your support and prayers.

If you have the opportunity don’t forget about my friend Cliff Phillips. He’s training hard to the NYC marathon. We’re still raising support for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. If you can donate it would be greatly appreciated.

You can do that here. https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=158934&supid=162486079

If you have already done so…THANKS. If you can’t donate that’s OK as well. Pass this link along to someone who might be able to.

Scott

We can only LIVESTRONG™ if we’re GODSTRONG™

At last an update

September 5, 2007 in Prayer, Recovery, Status, Treatment with 0 Comments

Well summer is about gone. My doctors are very pleased with my continued improvement. All the tests that I have had throughout the summer, as well as the reversal of my illeostomy, have come back very positive. Starting September 18th I will begin my maintenance visits with my oncologist. They will be every 3 months for 3 years. I just want to say thank you all for your continued prayers for these past 9 months. We have seen God just do the miraculous. It is so good to be feeling good again.

Things around our household are totally crazy right now. Everyone’s doing great. Josh’s wedding is about a month away. He moves in to their new place in about 10 days. Austin is in the midst of applying to colleges and marching season. Lori is back at school dealing with all her other kids. I’m still doing what I love to do. How could I not….everyday what we do has the chance to change life for all eternity. That is what got me into the music business and what has sustained me to almost 20 years.

Thanks again for all your support and your prayers.

– Scott

We can only LIVESTRONG™ if we’re GODSTRONG™.

It’s been a while…

July 24, 2007 in Chemo, Godstrong, Livestrong, Recovery, Status, Treatment with 0 Comments

Just wanted to give everyone a quick update on where we are in our journey. June 26th was my last chemo treatment. Everything went well with the last couple of treatments. Now we are on to the finishing touches. I’ve had in the last 2 weeks a colonoscopy and a CT scan. Everything looks good according to the doctors. August 6 I will have surgery to reverse my ileostomy. I’ll be spending a couple of days in the hospital. Then in September I begin my 3 month appointments with my oncologist for maintenance. My blood work has been good and my markers look great (according to my oncologist). Now we’re on to the next chapter in our journey.

I just want to thank all of you for your continued prayers and encouragement. Please don’t stop. This has been an incredible journey. I’m looking forward to what God has in store for us next.

If you have the opportunity don’t forget about my friend Cliff Phillips. He’s training hard to the NYC marathon. We’re still raising support for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. If you can donate it would be greatly appreciated. You can do that here. https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=158934&supid=162486079 If you have already done so…THANKS. If you can’t donate that OK as well. Pass it along to someone who might be able to.

Thanks again

– Scott

We can only LIVESTRONG™ if we’re GODSTRONG™.

What a ride…

May 24, 2007 in Chemo, Recovery, Status, Treatment with 0 Comments

This is an off week for chemo. Our last visit was a little bit rough but it was worth it in the end. The oncologist told us we would be done by mid-June. So we only have 2 more treatments. Thanks for your continued prayer and support.

Over Mother’s Day weekend we had a graduation and a wedding shower. Our parents were in town to make the weekend great. What a blessing to have our family around to share it with us.

More to follow…for now

Blessings

–Scott

We can only LIVESTRONG™ if we’re GODSTRONG™

4 more to go…

May 2, 2007 in Chemo, Godstrong, Jesus, Livestrong, Recovery, Status, Treatment with 0 Comments

Sorry for the delay in my communications. After yesterdays treatment we are left with 4 more to go. The doctors are very encouraged with my progress. My blood counts are staying stable and they are thankful for the weight gain I’ve been experiencing. Not really sure I am. I didn’t think I was the vain type but after losing 100 pounds gaining 20 back has been a shock. Once the treatments are complete I will be able to get consistent with a diet and exercise program.

Yesterday was a hard treatment for me. Not so much physically but mentally. I went into it just wanting everything to be done. I was tired of the routine. Shortly after my treatment started Lori & I had the entire nursing staff talking with us. It was just what I needed to get me focus back on the task at hand. God uses so many things and people to get our attention.

Things have been crazy around here since I last talked to all of you. Austin spent his spring break in Gulfport, MS with the youth choir and band. The choir spent the day painting and constructing homes that were damaged by Katrina. The band (Austin played drums) spent the day setting up the stage and rigging which took about 5 hours and then after the performance it was about 3 hours to tear down. It was long and hard but when he got home all he could talk about was going on the road. Wanting to share with anyone who would listen, the message of Christ. This was the groups second trip down there. They capped the trip off by singing the National Anthem at the Atlanta Braves game. We are so proud of him and of all the kids and leaders who went.

Lori & I decided to go to Atlanta and make a weekend of it. We had a blast. We were able to get together with Cliff Phillips and his family. It was great to see them. Cliff is busy in training for the NYC marathon in November. Lori’s parents came up to see Austin at the game. We had a great time with them as well.

Then there’s Josh. As of yesterday he is finished with his college career. He is graduating May 12th with his BS in Music Technology. He is also graduating Magna Cum Laude (3.87 GPA), and with distinction as a University Scholar for completing the Honors College. We are so proud of him. So if anyone is looking for a great new audio engineer / studio musician let me know. On top of all that there are still wedding plans to be made for the October 20th event. This is going to be a fun weekend.

As you can tell these last few weeks have been really focused on being with the family. We’ve all been trying to move forward and get to a “normal” living. You know I’m not really sure what “normal” is. Through this event we will never be the same as we once were. We can’t…. Life means so much more.

There is so much left for me to do. For us to do. God has been stirring all of us to make use of every moment, every conversation, every talent, every laugh, every tear, every “good night”, every “good morning”, every “Thank You”, every “I love you”. They mean so much more.

I’m not guaranteed tomorrow, all I have is now. That’s all any of us have. So I’m using whatever time I have left to try and make this disease matter. To use the incredible gift of life that I’ve been given to glorify my creator. To try and make this new life count for the Kingdom.

I hope this update finds you all well. I can’t thank you enough for all your prayers and support during this time. If you have any prayer requests please let us know as we will be sure to stand with you in prayer. Until next time.

–Scott

We can only LIVESTRONG™ if we’re GODSTRONG™

Team Phillips / Wagner Accepted in NYC Marathon

March 14, 2007 in Livestrong, Recovery, Status with 0 Comments

Got this in from my great friend Cliff Phillips. Cliff and I have been a great team in the past. Now we’re teaming up for a different cause. If you can help us that we would appreciate it. your support will go for a great cause.

Team Phillips / Wagner Accepted in NYC Marathon


March 25th is just around the corner for the ING Georgia Marathon/Half Marathon.

Ok, first things first. I spoke with Scott Wagner yesterday and he’s doing great. The chemo is going good and hopefully he’ll be done by the summer. Any of you that know my history with Scott know that he and I have been known as a pretty good team at times in the past, now we just have a different cause. Please continue to pray for Scott, Lori, Josh, and Austin. If the cancer isn’t enough reason a wedding this year is. Stay strong Scott, because of this God will keep using you in ways you’ve never imagined.

Second! I’m pleased to announce that we have been officially accepted to run as a proud member of the Livestrong Army in support of the Lance Armstrong Foundation in The New York City Marathon in November. I say we because this is, has been, and will continue to be a team effort. You may have noticed that my financial goal significantly increased this week due to the good news. For those of you that have already contributed, I would ask that you please send the link from this page on to at least 5 other people that have an interest in helping us to fight cancer.

It’s been absolutely amazing to see friends, current and former co-workers, and family all come together over this cause since we started it just about a month and a half ago. I almost cried this week, I’m getting more sensitive in my old age, when I saw a donation from a long time friend from the music industry who made a donation in honor of his mother and Scott. Many of us remember that time and I feel blessed that we have an outlet to help us fight this terrible disease.

Training!

Okay, since I’ve last updated, I arrived back from Mexico with a severe high ankle sprain inflicted by a nice Argentinian masseuse named Ramon that stretched the ligaments in my ankle a little to far during a sport massage after my long run in Cancun. I’m sure the flight back the next day didn’t help much either. It certainly has thrown a wrench into my training over the last week but I was able to crank out my 11 mile run last Saturday. I’m continuing to ice it daily and it’s coming along ok. It’s probably at about 70% but I’m hoping to be closer to 90% by the time I line up for the race. I wish we were running tomorrow. I feel ready, except for the ankle, and March 25 can’t get here fast enough. One upside is that I’ve been able to drop the extra 3 pounds that I’ve been fighting to get off. I’m now at 185. My perfect weight. No more weight and no less weight.

Next week’s update should be fun. I hope to be covering the very important topic of what’s on my IPOD for the race.

Stay tuned!!!

Fins Up and Livestrong!!!!

Cliff Phillips

Follow This Link <http://www.livestrong.org/grassroots/cliffphillips?faf=1&e=988839116> to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Lance Armstrong Foundation

– Scott

We can only LIVESTRONG if we’re GODSTRONG.

Good Week

March 12, 2007 in Cancer, Chemo, Jesus, Prayer, Recovery, Status, Treatment with 0 Comments

Just wanted to give everyone an update on my progress. We’re approaching the halfway point with my treatment schedule. Next Tuesday (March 20) will be the mid-way point. The new treatments are going well. Whatever the new “cocktail” they’ve mixed for me appears to be working well. I am feeling great. I appear to be getting stronger every day and I’m actually gaining some weight back.

The only issue we’ve had is that my last blood work showed that my white cell count dropped substantially. It wasn’t low enough to interrupt my treatment schedule so my oncologist is not alarmed. However, it concerned me because it was the first big drop.

I appreciate all the emails and notes that keep coming my way. I am constantly amazed at how God is using this ride for his glory. I’m finding myself in conversations everyday where I get to share His story. In fact my whole family is having the same experience. We’re currently going through a series at church on Romans 12. We’re all learning new meanings on being a “living sacrifice” and “one body” as we continue on this journey.

We serve an awesome God. I must admit I don’t understand the reason for the adventure however, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. I am learning so much on this adventure about me , about life. We as a family have been taking this opportunity to examine ourselves and look at what is truly important to us in this life we have. Oh how that has changed in the last 4 months. Instead of being completely wrapped up in my career, I’m looking for those opportunities to serve others. It really is amazing to see the responses of people when you say the word cancer. It really opens doors. The conversations get flowing.

I hope this update finds you all well. If you have any prayer requests please let us know as we will be sure to stand with you in prayer.

– Scott

We can only LIVESTRONG if we’re GODSTRONG.

If you can help with our fundraising for the ING Georgia Marathon on behalf on the Lance Armstrong Foundation please click below.

Cliff Phillips’ site: https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=158934&supid=162

The Journey Continues

January 10, 2007 in Cancer, Chemo, Status with 0 Comments

Greetings,

Just wanted to give you a quick status report. Overall I’ve healed up pretty well from the surgery. I began my chemo treatments yesterday. Everything went well and I’ve had a great day today. I pray that it will be like this for the rest of the 6 months. I am doing an IV treatment every three weeks and taking chemo pills for the next 14 days. The side effects are about the same for both. My prayer is that the side effects would be minimal during treatment.

Thanks again for your support and especially your prayers

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