UPDATE:
George's lab came back with pretty good numbers- the doctor is pleased with them. That last lab report turned out to be either a fluke or a mistake. So- YAY!!! he goes in next week for a CT scan. I will update with the results of that. Pray for all-clear!!

George had his follow-up with his Oncologist today, and the gist of it was- he looks good, he feels good, no new concerns. Just basically positive and that George is holding his own well! hooray! There is one lab result from last month that is a bit of a concern/questionable, and we're waiting to find out the latest one to compare. We should know tomorrow.
He also has a CT scan next week to take a look at what is happening inside. So pray that is clear!!

Otherwise in life, we are excited about several upcoming projects on our big old house- the exterior has been sorely neglected for a while, so we are finally going to give it a bit of a face lift. Fun!
No big travel plans in the works right yet- we may just enjoy being home for a while and focusing on our house.

Beauty tip of the month to all you ladies- ORGANIC OLIVE OIL (E.V.)!!! rub it on your face, your hands, your feet, your hair- anywhere!!! It is amazing. Truly. My skin is turning sooo supple!!! It is full of natural antioxidants and other good stuff to actually nourish your skin. Find a pretty dark green or blue bottle to pour some into and keep it in your bathroom or by your bed. The Greek and Italian women knew what they were doing!!

A Friend in Need!!!

Hello Everyone!! I would like you to PLEASE visit THIS WEBSITE and read my friend, Kori's, plea. And then, please do what your heart leads you to do- and pass the word along as well.
Thank you so much!!!

Celebrating 8th Year!!

We celebrated George's 8th year into his survivorship by attending the annual Cancer Survivor Riverboat Dinner Cruise on the Belle of Cincinnati yesterday.
What a fun day- and perfect weather!

Today we are mourning the loss of Matthew, the young man I shared about earlier.
He put up a good, hard fight, but lost last night.

Please keep his mom, Diane, in your prayers- as well as the rest of his family.

Matt- we won't forget you, man.

George had his second infusion of Zometa yesterday, and we just sort of held our breaths while we waited to see what his body's reaction to it would be....
NOTHING!! He has had no side effects and feels fine!!
HOORAY!!! that is so awesome because after the whole ordeal last month, we were nervous about what to expect.
Not a whole lot to report. He is doing well and we want it to just stay like that for a very long time!! We like it when we have nothing to report!!

Today George and I have been married for 18 years!!!!!
We are so happy to have another year to celebrate- and with George feeling so good to boot!

He is completely off all pain killers- even over-the-counter. The pain in his hip is pretty much nonexistent. His cellulitis is GONE. His energy is nearly completely back. He is definitely feeling like his old self again. He has a spring in his step again. What a relief!!

He goes in on May 1st for his next infusion of Zometa. We are interested to see how he responds to it since last time we had so many things hitting him at the same time that we don't know for sure WHAT his true side effects were. We are hoping it will be reasonably bearable!

It's nice to report good news!! Please keep him in your prayers for continued good health!!