Jan 18

Good news!! Mark continues to do well. He is finished with round 6 of his chemotherapy and now we're waiting on the CT scan. He is feeling good and has remained strong through all of this. We're now anxiously awaiting next Thursday.

Mark continues to go in to the office regularly except during the chemo. It's just too much for him on those days. I think he is ready for warmer weather. The oxaliplatin causes him to have a lot of pain in his hands, feet and throat and mouth with cold things, so it gets to be painful when he is outside for prolonged periods of time and reaching into the refridgerator or freezer is torture. I bought him a bunch of warm socks today to try out as his feet stay cold. It is such a change for him. I used to refer to him as my "heater" as he was always warm and I was the cold one. He really hates wearing gloves all the time, but spring will be here before we know it.

The kids are doing well. They keep us very busy with sports and activities that we hardly have time to rest.

Thanks once again to all of you praying for Mark. Your support and encouragement help us get through the tough days and we look for much better days to come. Continue to remember Mark in your prayers and may God bless you all!!