WISHING EVERYONE A

MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS

Friends and more Friends

Had a great Christmas celebration with Rick and Carol Seddon, Ike and Gus Gustafson, and Orland and Jan Leland. Of this group, the three from the left on the couch all have cancer (two with lymphoma and one with multiple myeloma. What a great supporting group, and have been friends for years.

Here We Go Again

First of all, Dave and I wish everyone a very, very, Mery CHRISTmas! We appreciate everyone's love and support and prayers, and hope your CHRISTmas is meaningful and joyous. Our meeting with Dr. Hunt went well and she has spoke with Dr. Pagel in Seattle about the situation here. Dr. Hunt has never seen such an "unique lymphoma" before. The new mass is located in Dave's lower pelvis, out of the zone where previous radiation was done. Dave has an appointment on the 26th to see the radiation oncologist, and will start with radiation sometime soon after. Dr. Pagel is actually leading the way and would possibly like to see Dave in Seattle after radiation is complete. We really aren't sure though, as things can change in a day's time. We enjoyed dinner at Molly and Jeff's last night followed by a drive around the area looking at Christmas lights. It was a great evening and Stella and Sully always kept us smiling and our spirits up. Today we will be busy preparing for our Christmas Eve celebration and then will be going over to Orland and Jan Lelands for a bit of Christmas cheer! We are so very thankful for our friends and family and of course, our Savior. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

RESULTS

Dr. Hunt called Dave today to let him know that there is a new 4 cm. mass in his pelvic area. This area is outside of the previous spot radiation area he had done in Seattle. That wasn't what we had hoped for, but Dr. Hunt is consulting with our Seattle physicians to see what the next treatment will be. It does sound, however, that it can be done locally, either chemo, radiation or both. We have an appointment on Friday with Dr. Hunt, so I will keep you posted as soon as we know something. Looks like the fight is still on, and we will take each day that God gives us to remain strong and positive. Please fight along with us with your prayers of healing both physically and emotionally. God Bless to all!

Still Waiting

Doesn't look like we will have results until Dr. Hunt gets back from a seminar on Thursday, unless another doctor will call us. Waiting is pretty hard, but we don't have much choice. Dave is still feeling good and keeping his spirits up. We are looking forward to having family around for the holidays.