It has been a rough day or two.  I have been feeling pretty bad, and little that I'm doing to try and will myself to feeling better, is working.  My Undifferientated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD) and Fibromyalgia is  flaring.  Most times my medications keep it under control and bearable, but I'm pretty miserable right now...and it's especially difficult dealing with it, in Mike's present condition.  I would appreciate your prayers for me to get over this quickly.

We have discovered a problem with Mike having the Paracentesis Monday, possibly.  He is suppose to be off Coumadin for 5 days before a procedure, and there may not be enough time by Monday, to proceed, being he took his last dose Friday evening.  We will be trying to get an INR reading early Monday morning to see if we can proceed.

Mike is very swollen and uncomfortable.  The fluid in his abdomen has built up quite a bit.  He didn't rest very well last night.  (Neither did I.)  This cough and congestion he has been experiencing the past couple of weeks is really troubling and especially problemsome while he's trying to sleep.  The congestion doesn't seem to be coming from his lungs, according to the Home Health nurses, so we're guessing it is upper respiratory.

Thank you for praying and taking these needs before God, and for loving and supporting us.  We will keep you updated.