LEAST EXPECTED

re·lief
1. The easing of a burden or distress, such as pain, anxiety, or oppression.
2. Something that alleviates pain or distress.

GOOD NEWS!!!!! Dave's PET scan showed "marked overall improvement"!! How I love the word improvement!! Also, the word "resolved" showed up more than once. He is not in complete remission, but this is the closest he has been since the diagnosis. We are both in total shock. This is the first time we have actually received good news since the journey began. He will be having blood work in 2 wks. to check the whitecount and, hopefully, a break off any chemo drugs for a short time so his body can get a rest. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your prayers and support. You make a difference!

RESULTS

ap·pre·hen·sion 1. Fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread.
2. The act of seizing or capturing; arrest.
3. The ability to apprehend or understand; understanding.

I guess that word sums up the last few days.

Dave did have some lab today and his whitecount was quite low so he is on Levaquin for 5 days. Hopefully, that will boost him up a bit to where he feels better. The few days before test results are always difficult. He's had such a great attitude, I know he'll bounce back. Please keep up the prayers.

Also, please keep Mike Eve's family in your prayers as they deal with the loss of Mike. Thanks.

PINS & NEEDLES

Tomorrow is PET scan day, and I ask for your prayers for Dave. We aren't expecting a remission (although miracles do happen), but we pray for a slow down of the disease. The last few days have been difficult for Dave, which is understandable. He lost a friend to cancer last night, so please also pray for strength. Thurs. is appt. with Dr. Boehme for results and I will post soon afterwards.