Tuesday, December 16th

Greetings,

  Michele had her last major infusion of chemotherapy today, her 6th RCHOP. Fittingly, the nurse who gave her the first infusion, administered her last today. That nurse, Holly, has been a real treasure and blessing for us. All the nurses have been great, but Holly is special. Michele got hugs before she left, and shed a few tears, just because the folks in Oncology get to be like extended family during trials like this. We will see them again, tomorrow to be exact, when we return for Michele's Nulasta shot.

  Even though the infusions are over, treatment is not. Thursday, the 18th, she must be in Radiology at 7:30AM for an injection of Methotrexate in her spine. She has another one scheduled for December 24th, and again on December 31st. It looks like we'll be spending Christmas Eve and New Years Eve days with our hospital 'family'. Just so we don't forget how to get there, we have an appointment with her Oncologist to follow up on Monday the 22nd. One additional item of praise is the current price of gasoline. The price at most stations in Zanesville today was $2.22 per gallon. I filled the van for $36! Haven't done that in a long time.

  Please pray that:

Michele's immune system rebounds quickly

For the feeling and strength to return to her left arm and hand

That the blood clots in her lungs and left leg would dissolve harmlessly

  Once again, we thank you whole heartedly for praying for us and encouraging us with your concern. We hope each of you have a Blessed Christmas. Thanks be to God for His precious gift of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior!

  Because of Him,

Tim and Michele