Hi Bloggers, The picture is of me and my very close friends having a nice lunch together. Diane, the beautiful lady on the right, is a 17 year survivor of lymphoma and a wonderful inspiration. Her faith carried her through. She was visiting from Minnesota so it was a real treat to be with her. I had my 4th treatment almost 2 weeks ago. Then on Tuesday I had a CT scan at UCSF and met with the Doctor on Wednesday. I was very lucky to get in so quickly. The results confirmed that there is a small tumor in the gut area. So surgery is out for me. Meaning that even if they removed the two tumors in the lungs it's still in my system. So chemo is the only way at this time. I will also have my treatment moved to every three weeks instead of the two because my blood counts aren't going back up soon enough. The doctor said having it every three weeks will help with that. Plus I'll have two good weeks instead of one. I'm staying on the Folfri plus Avastin for the time being. He said some people can stay on it for a year or two. Every 4th cycle, or every three months, I'll have another scan to see if the tumors continue to shrink. So far two have shrunk and one grew. The doctor said that was not normal and probably a misreading. Anyway, I feel fine this week and I'm not worried about my future. God is with me and I know He will help me through all the ups and downs in this fight. He is bigger than any cancer! I continue to walk at least 3 miles most days and still have energy for work, family and friends. I am very blessed indeed! This next week Brigitte comes home for the summer so life will get even more busy. Kyle will stay in Chico because he is doing summer school. I plan on making some trips up this summer to visit Kyle, Bonnie and Ricky. I am getting excited about the Relay for Life. There are now over 30 teams and it is such an inspiration to see so many people trying to raise money for ACS. Way too many people have been affected by cancer whether through family or friend. The more research there is the better chance of survival and better living while fighting the disease. Please visit my website if you would like to learn more. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RelayForLifeCaliforniaDivision?px=6076777&pg=personal&fr_id=9814

Thank you to all who have contribute. Every penny helps in the fight against cancer. God bless you all and thank you for your continued prayers. I know God hears them because I feel them.

Isaiah 40:31 "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

I will keep my hope in the Lord because I know that earthly life is temporary but Heavenly life is eternal.

Hello Bloggers, and happy Cinco do Mayo! Notice the purple toilet?? It's from the Hikers for Hope" relay team I'm on. It's our fundraiser. We put it on your front lawn and we ask for a donation to have it removed to where ever you want in Pleasanton. It's really cute! Even the our local paper agrees. You can click this link to read about it. http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=608

Well, I did have the third treatment and it was like a party! I had visitors the entire time! It sure helped to pass the 4 hour drip. Then I managed to only be sick one day last week instead of the two that I have been. So maybe my body is adjusting or I'm working the drugs better. The new anti nausea med called Amend really helped. I will have one more treatment next Monday and then I'll go in to UCSF for a CT scan to see if the chemo is working. With Gods blessings and all the prayers that I have been getting, it should be working really well. Today I had CBC (complete blood count) and I guess it wasn't as bad as last time because I didn't get a call from my nurse to be extra careful at work, and to wash my hands all the time. I keep taking lots of vitamins and it seems to be working because I haven't gotten a cold or illness since Jan of 07. There is a controversy about taking vitamins during treatment. If vitamins help to strengthen your body and cells, then it could also help to strengthen the cancer cells as well. I feel that keeping my body as strong as possible will help fight the cancers, so I continue to take the vitamins and try to stay as healthy as possible. I still walk at least 3 miles a day after work and a little more on the weekends. The walking will help me when I do the relay for life in July. Please visit my team page at ://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RelayForLifeCaliforniaDivision?px=6076777&pg=personal&fr_id=9814 Did you know that at this point 66% of all cancer patients survive? With continued support and research that number will one day be 100%. Please help in the effort to flush away cancer.

Emotionally I am doing fine! I know that God is walking this path with me and He has continued to give me, and my family, His peace and love through this journey. He even sits with me during Chemo drip!

Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

God bless you all and thank you again for all your love and support to our family.