Mike continues to feel well, although we're beginning to have slight problems with his right biliary drain. We're hoping everything will hold off until we get to Houston Monday morning. The intervention team is very good at taking you in on a moments notice, so they could realistically exchange the tube out Monday, instead of waiting until our appointment Thursday morning.

It has been such a good week. We have had the opportunity to do a couple of things we haven't had the energy, or health to do, in such a long time. It has been nice stepping back into normalcy for a little while.

I wanted to share another blessing Mike and I have noticed recently, that has been a total mystery to us...and can only be explained as coming from God's hand. For months, Mike's heart rate has been high (107-122). There have been all of these questions regarding blockage. Nothing has been done to correct this situation, except he was given medication in October, to take only if his systolic blood pressure reading was higher than 110. Because it rarely is, he hardly ever takes it. Amazingly, we have noticed recently, Mike's heart rate has been dropping back to a more reasonable range (89-95). What a blessing, no matter what the reason is behind it. We're so grateful!

We would appreciate your prayers for this upcoming week, as we head back down to Houston. We are hoping for a good report and for a routine stay (just for our appointments). I'm sure you can imagine the apprehension we have returning. Thank you for continuing to be our support and encouragement.

"Yes, I will bless the Lord and not forget the glorious things he does for me. He forgives all my sins. He heals me. " Psalm 103:2-3