Thank you for all of your prayers! Mike and I felt them.

Our appointment with the oncologist this morning, went well. The scan results were good, in as much as nothing has changed, accept Pleural Infusion in Mike's lungs and significant Ascites in his abdomen. (fluid built up in Mike's lungs and abdomen) His ammonia level is up to 50, with 32 being normal, so the medication he is on should help with this. The other tumor/situations appear the same, and it was suggested to continue treatment.

So Mike had a treatment this morning of Gemzar and FU5. FU5 is an intravenous form of Xeloda, the oral chemo Mike had been taking that caused all the trouble. Obviously, our doctor feels that the suggestion from MD Anderson is the course to stay on. Perhaps this intravenous version will be easier on Mike. I pray so.

Mike will have another treatment next Tuesday and then will have a week off, before his next treatment. 2 On- 1 Off cycle...lasting about an hour long.

Please help me cover Mike with prayer while he is on these new treatments. His heart, his lungs, his liver...his appetite, and his skin are all subject to these harsh chemicals, and my prayer is that Mike will be safe and healthy, while on them. There is such a thin line, with the doctors trying to move fluids & bile quickly through Mike's body with diuretics, to rid it of the high ammonia counts and other toxins..............yet not wanting to go too far that direction, as to dehydrate Mike, especially since he's eating and drinking very little. It's such a delicate balance.

I'm so grateful for a Merciful Savior. I'm so grateful for a wonderful doctor. I'm so grateful for good news. And I'm so grateful for each and everyone of you.