June 18

Hello to all. Mark had a good day today. We woke early and we got the catheter out at 5:30 am. He is doing well without it so far and he did not have to go back in to see the urologist today. We will keep our fingers crossed that we don't end up there tomorrow or later this week.

We saw Dr. Farmer today. It was a long wait in the office, but always worth it to see her. She is such a gem!!! She was amazed at how great Mark looked after reading the operative report and pathology report. I'm telling you they are impressive. It was quite the operation. Mark's weight was down 25 lbs total. I think maybe he's hit the bottom of the weight loss now. His appetite is slowly picking up some, so we'll see. He is making slow progress, but progress nevertheless. He was even talking some of travelling to Birmingham this weekend to see Calen's last travel ball tournament. I don't know that it will be possible, but we'll see. He would definitely have to stay in the hotel most of the time, but we might be able to get him out for an inning or two now and then. (Then again, we might just be crazy!!!!)

Thanks again for all the support and prayers. God bless!!!!