It's been a busy day for me. I decided to do some lawn work. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, I had been out there working for six hours. I wrestled with a couple of tree limbs we lost in the storm. I have a feeling I'm going to be a little sore tomorrow. They were heavier than they looked. I popped inside the house, from time to time, to check on Mike though.

Mike spent most of the day in bed. When he took his shower this afternoon, we noticed a large bruise across his upper left chest....measuring about 5 inches wide and about 1 inch deep. That is the same area where his port is, for treatments, but it is also the same side the blood clot was located. We called the doctor and they believe it is fine, but they want to check it out tomorrow when he goes in for his INR test, at the clinic. Mike's arm still looks swollen. Maybe a little more so. Part of that bruising goes across to his shoulder area and Mike is also experiencing a little discomfort under his arm on that same side.

Other than the above, Mike has been okay. He didn't eat very much today, and had to take some Phenegran and Hydrocodone today, for pain and nausea. He went over to the studio for a few minutes this evening, which is a positive sign.

We would appreciate your continued prayers for Mike. That this visible discoloration in his upper left chest area, isn't anything serious, and that Mike will continue to recuperate from so many days in the hospital recently. His immediate goal is to get back to physical therapy as soon as possible.

We are so blessed by your thoughts and prayers.

"Never tire of loyalty and kindness. Hold these virtues tightly. Write them deep within your heart. If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don't ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success." Proverbs 3:3-6