Mike has enjoyed several good days in a row. He continued with physical therapy Wednesday morning, and again this morning. The treatments wear Mike out but we both feel they are beneficial.

We have gone over a week now with zero problems with either of Mike's biliary drains. Having the right drain function properly, has given both Mike and I a gift, few could probably understand, or even appreciate as fully as we do. We continue to pray both drains will continue functioning properly, until the regular exchange mid-January.

Mike's appetite continues to build and everything is staying down, which is a blessing. We try to sneak in a vanilla or chocolate shake now and then, to help build up calories. Mike is still hovering around 147 pounds (up from 138- but down from 175).

Mike was able to enjoy a little reloading yesterday in his shop. He said the neuropathy has messed with his fingertips a little, causing a little numbness, but not enough to prevent him from doing this hobby. It has been so important mentally and emotionally, for Mike to do things that feel "normal" for him. The changes that have happened over the past 1 1/2 year in his life, have been a lot of the uphill climb for Mike. I would appreciate your continued prayers in this particular area.

"How good it is to know that when we come to Him in our need, we are coming to The One who came and gave His life for us." -Roy Lessin