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Day 2 at MD Anderson Hospital was Wednesday. Carol stayed in Houston to have a liver ultrasound, while I had flown home to San Diego for Josie’s graduation. We got the results of the ultrasound on Day 3.
Josie’s graduation was a joy and a delight. We were surrounded by many wonderful Skyliners who also had [...]

[ July 3, 2010; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. July 4, 2010; 7:15 am to 12:15 pm. ]

Carol and I arrived Monday night at Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center – part of the Texas Medical Center.  As many of you know, it consists of 700 acres of high rise hospitals and medical and dental schools clustered together – with (as we were told) 85,000 employees, 90,000 students and 100,000 patients per day!  [...]

Three years ago today, June 20, at approximately 6:45 am, a “mass” was discovered, which has totally altered the 1,000+ days since then.  After being in the emergency room all night, we assumed that we might not hear anything for some time, so Carol suggested I go home and wake the kids up.
I raced home [...]

Well, this much I know: (1) God is good, (2) cancer is bad, and (3) life is complex! 
There was a “sea change” today in plans for Carol’s treatment.  There are some good things about it, as well as some challenging things.  For those of you who want the update in one sentence: (1) Carol is [...]

We just received word that Carol’s cancer markers (CA-125) have continued climbing.  “Normal” for Carol is 5 to 8. Second occurrence of cancer (2009) sent it to 11.  Recently they have gone from 21 to 29 and as of today, 57.  Is indicative of tumorous activity.
Matt 20:30, “…when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried [...]

Note: In this third round of cancer in three years, Carol and I are determined to

not allow cancer to define our lives, and
not allow Carol’s health challenge to put a “black cloud” over our church and family.

Now – for the update.
Carol and I spent four hours in doctor’s offices today: [...]

[ June 5, 2010; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. June 6, 2010; 8:15 am to 12:30 pm. ] June 5-6

Find out all of the incredible things that are happening in the Kingdom of

God.  Meet real-life missionaries!  Have fun, eat food and fellowship

together while finding out how God is working around the planet.

[ June 19, 2010; 9:00 am to 11:15 am. ] June 19 from 9 – 11:15 am @ Iron Mountain
Meet at the parking lot at Hwy 67 & Poway Rd. and hike Iron Mountain!  Bring
your walking stick, a snack & plenty of water and join us for the challenge
of the hike and the beautiful view of San Diego County.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact Lisa (619) [...]