Jan 22

Hello! We are now 2 days away from the CT and ready to see how this chemo is doing. Mark had a rough day Sunday and didn't really get out of bed much that day. He just felt lousy for some reason, but rebounded nicely on Monday and has been doing well since. He kept all 3 kids at home Monday while I worked, so it was good that he was feeling up to the task.

Our day in Birmingham Thursday is going to be pretty packed with appointments starting at 7am, so we will leave Wednesday night and stay overnight. Thanks to Debbie and Richy Brooks for volunteering to keep the kids and Stacy Brandon for taking Emily on Thursday. We really appreciate the help and don't know what we'd do without you. We're praying for good news all day Thursday.

Colton had his first Penance tonight at church. It was a nice ceremony for the kids and a big step towards his first communion on Mother's Day. He is really looking forward to it.

Thanks for the email Casey. Glad to know you're thinking and praying for us. We're still waiting on that visit you promised. (Thad!!!!)

Mark got a phone call from Aaron Farr (a long time childhood friend from Bartlesville) the other day and really enjoyed the call. Thanks Aaron. We'd love to have you visit anytime, just say the word.

Thanks again to everyone for the constant support, emails, blog messages, cards, calls and prayers. We have been very blessed with great and caring friends. God bless!!