Sept 1

Hello everyone. Not much exciting news here. We did find out that Mark's films were delivered and signed for on the 27th after all. They have reached Dr. Bartlett's office. YEAH!!! Now it is a matter of getting them to view the films and give us feedback. Mark will probably call them in the morning and check on the status of things. We're not sure of Dr. Bartlett's surgery schedule, but we are just anxious to find out the next step. Most likely it will be more waiting. We may end up starting the chemo before having the second surgery (again this is just my speculation). We will wait to see what they say this week.

Mark is doing well overall. I think the tailgating wore him out a bit, but he certainly enjoyed visiting with everyone and getting back into the swing of things. He slept late Sunday and we attended the 5pm mass. He didn't feel like doing a lot today either. We had a pretty lazy day around the house which was kind of enjoyable.

Tomorrow starts another busy week. Football practice for both boys and Emily's ballet class is tomorrow as well. Calen's first football game will be this Thursday night for the middle school. He is getting excited about that and I know Mark can't wait to watch them play.

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