84-Lancast«r Farming, Saturday, August 19,1989 (Continued from Pago B 2) took X-rays to see how effective the radiation had been. “It took so long to hear the results,” Wanda recalled. '“We feared the worst” But when doetprs said X-rays showed no sign of a tumor, the Yoders rejoiced. Craig would not need chemotherapy. At first Craig returned for monthly checkups. Then in 1986. his severe headaches returned. Doctors thought they saw some thing on a CAT Scan, but they weren’t certain if it was a tumor or scar tissue. A tough choice Doctors gave the Yoders a choice: Either put a shunt in his brain to drain the pressure build-up or try chemotherapy. "lliat was the hardest decision,” the Yoders said. “No matter what we chose Craig would suffer. If we chose the shunt that would drain into his stomach, and if malignant cells were present, it would spread through his whole body and kill him. If we chose chemotherapy, he would become deathly sick.” The Yoders chose chemother apy. 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We will do everything we can, but the rest is up to a higher power.” Since Craig 'couldn’t continue with chemotherapy, doctors resorted to placing a shunt in his brain to drain the pressure. Imme diately Craig felt better. Amazed doctors told the Yod ers, “You do have miracle care. Someone was watching out for him.” Three years have passed since Craig’s recurrence. He returns to the surgeon and radiologist every six months for check-ups. Wan- space assigned on a first come, first served basis. The goal is 100 qualified artists and craftsmen, Kishbaugh said. Thirty signed up for the inaugural show last year. Country Craft market will be open Sunday, September 24, for the convenience of customers and collectors, it also was announced. No admission will be charged. Remaining days of the craft show will be held in conjunction with the Pennsylvania All- American Dairy Show that runs September 25 through 29, also at the Farm Show Complex. The dairy show is expected to draw ..$5.65 $15.75 Orders Postpaid Distributorships Available da said, ‘To this day if Craig com plains of a headache or if he’s away and the phone rings, I think of the worst But I don’t dwell on ' it. I remember all God did before and what he is doing each day.” Loren agreed. “You’ve got to be positive. You’ve got to expect the best” Despite the time and concern Craig’s illness demanded of the Yoder family, they still find time for many church and community responsibilities. The family is heavily involved in dairy and beef promotion. Jay lene just ended her reign as Mifflin County dairy princess. She now works as the Beef Industry Rep resentative. In the fall she will enter Penn State to major in dairy and animal science. Wanda is daily princess coordi nator for 10 counties. She headed the local committee for five years. Marcia, now 16, is a high school senior and works parttime in a loc al grocery. Craig, fully recovered with no lasting side effects, enjoys swim ming, volleyball and Ashing. “1 like farming,” he said, “except on hot days.” visitors from 30 states and Cana dian provinces. Kishbaugh emphasized that arts and crafts should have a country theme or design. Entries are now being accepted for photography, art, sculpture, jewelry, basketry, weaving, wood work, assemb lages and broommaking. Also copper, tin, iron and leather crafts, folkart, stenciling, rag rugs, flow- Mrs. MUdrtd P. Knight $12.95 $17.95 $29.95 Life today YOUR BIN HEADQUARTERS Serving The Industry For Over 30 Years Factory Warehouse Prices • Weight-Tronlx Feed Mill • Grain Bins • Feed Bins • Wet Tanks GSt FEED BINS From 2Vz Ton To 150 Ton Every six months Craig returns to the surgeon and to the radiolo gist for check-ups. The treatments did stunt his grovfth for awhile, but now he is beginning to grow. His hair, which he lost twice, isn’t as thick as before. But the important ' thing is that Craig is healthy, with no damage from brain surgery and radiation. Loren is director of the soil con servation board and sits on the Union Township zoning board. The family enjoys hosting exchange students. They had stu dents for one year and for six month terms from Norway and Germany, and several for shorter stays. “The exchange students become part of our family,” Wanda said. Loren flew to Germany to attend the wedding of one of their former students and now Wanda plans to visit them this year. Students also return to visit the slates with their families. The Nor way students’ parents has visited several times and refers to the Yoders 85-acre farm as “our farm.” Last year, the Yoders received the Dairy of Distinction award for their dairy farm that has been in the er arrangements, stained glass and calligraphy. All items at the show must be handcrafted. No imports or kit produced items are eligible. 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