August 13

We have finally gotten word from Pittsburgh. Dr. Bartlett has looked at Mark's CT scans and was quite pleased with what he saw. They really didn't feel there was a fluid collection there at all. They were also glad to hear that Mark is doing so well. They want to plan another gastrograffin enema test before scheduling the reversal surgery just to make sure everything has healed up and there are no leaks present. We can schedule that whenever, so we will probably get moving on that test soon.

Mark also had an appointment to follow up with the urologist today and they want to do a couple of more tests as well. Everything seems to be moving in the right direction and we are pleased.

Tomorrow we will celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. Time has certainly flown on that one. WOW!!!! It is exciting that we are in a place that we can enjoy spending time together. Things could have been very different for this one. Mark could have been on chemo or still recovering from surgery, so it really couldn't have worked out better for us. I know schedules still remain busy with the kids and school, homework, football practice, etc, but hopefully we'll be able to spend some quality time in the evening together after the kids are in bed.

Thanks to all of you for supporting us. God bless!!!