It is a blessing to celebrate 34 years of marriage with a man who has cherished me every day he has known me, and even though he is in the fight of his life, and probably feeling the worse he's ever felt, I still see the love he has for me in his eyes. That is a gift of a lifetime.

Mike slept in late today, but since he has been up, I have seen a marked improvement. The swelling in his left arm/hand has gone down a little, as well as the swelling in his feet and ankles. I don't know if the Lovenox injections into his stomach are responsible, or if God and prayers are, but I am grateful.

He hasn't eaten very much today. He still feels very full, even after only drinking a half of an Ensure, a pinch of dinner and a pinch of apple pie.

We have been blessed today with visits and phone calls from family and friends. We couldn't be made to feel any more special than we do. AND....my son-in-law even repaired my evil weedeater, which constantly threw my cutting cord across the yard every time I started it up. I can't tell you how helpful that is going to be, especially at keeping my Christian witness. ;)

Anyway, it has been a day of blessings and gratefulness. Gratefulness for 34 years of a love of a lifetime. Gratefulness for 4 children and 2 grandsons. Gratefulness for dear family and friends. We are truly blessed!