"I wait for the Lord...and in His word do I hope." Psalm 130:5

Every day Mike continues to improve. He is feeling good and is back doing some of the things he enjoys..."working out" at physical therapy, playing with his grandchildren, and playing his drums.

Thursday we have an appointment and labwork with Mike's oncologist here. I expect we will discuss the results from our Houston trip, and the thought, Mike should have his thyroid checked.

We had a little bit of good news this week. Our Cobra payment, which had gone up in cost, is being lowered back to the first quote we received. That saves us approximately $127 per month. And it appears that we will have that insurance coverage possibly through March now, instead of just through February. We still have our backup insurance (CHIP) to cover Mike, when our Cobra policy ends.

Also, the social security disability phone interview went well last Friday, and we were told that there would be a compassion clause attached to Mike's paperwork, to speed up the process. Mike's long term disability insurer is paying for the attorneys fees in filing for this, which is another blessing. So God is caring for all the little details in our lives.

We appreciate your prayers and support very much. You may never realize how important your quick hugs, brief notes, or smiles comfort us, or encourage us forward. When our thoughts and feelings get so scrambled trying to deal with everything; those quick reminders, keep us tethered to hope. Thank you.