On Monday (16th) we went for our weekly blood check at  Parkview Oncology. We are pleased to report that Cathy's hemoglobin has returned to 'normal' at 10.5---which means no blood transfusion! That's the good news (Praise the Lord!), however the nurse did tell us that there is nothing they can do about the swollen abdomen because the cancer in the liver is causing the swelling and until we deal with that it will not get any better. If we can not get that swelling under control (i.e. the cancer), her liver will eventually fail.

We are headed back to the Block Center in Chicago on Wednesday to our regular Oncologist to discuss what options are available--other than chemo. At this point in time, we really don't want to put any more poisons in her body. If necessary, we will spend the night. We may see if we can do another ultrasound to check for any fluid that can be removed to help relieve the pressure.

We are thankful for all the support we have received  from everyone who is "sharing in her suffering". We look forward to the victory that the Lord will give us over this cancer. I have been reminded of all the great things that our God has done throughout biblical history: adding 15 years to Hezekiah when he had a terminal illness--- Job and all his suffering and how God blessed the second part of his life more than the first--- All the miracles that were performed by our Saviour and His words...."I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." (John 14:12-14).

With God all things are possible and we know that He is able to do more than what we can hope or imagine----our prayer is that He would be WILLING.  We also know that He is Sovereign and that He loves us more than we can fathom. IF He has chosen this method to take Cathy home and so glorify His Name through this process, we will STILL praise Him---He is worthy of that and so much more. We are HIS to do with as he pleases. Until that time, we will fight this battle with all that HE has made available to us.

Thank you for your continued prayers.

Mike