The Right Direction.

We're sitting at the Raleigh-Durham Airport enjoying a leisurely lunch, while Angela and I give everyone a much overdue update. Our visit this morning with Dr. Reardon went great! The tumor keeps heading in "the right direction". It is responding well to the Avastin and CPT-11. Angela is in great spirits but her taste in food is questionable. I jokingly told Steele on the way to the airport this morning the visit went so well that I was going to treat Angela to Taco Bell. Well that statement wasn't too far off the mark when Angela began conjuring up fond memories of Godfather's Pizza from her college days. Angela's roommate, Lowry, had a friend who worked and loaded up their pizzas. Unfortunately that friend does not work at this franchise. Even with lame pizza we're still both smiling from ear to ear. Maybe she'll let me pick the restaurant next time. THANKS everyone for your prayers! They're working! Keep'um coming!

On the not so good side of things, we had an auto accident on Easter Sunday. Angela was still nauseous from chemo and did not make it to church. After the kids and I returned from church, we all loaded up in the Expedition and headed for my sister's. Before we could cross the bridge we had to turn back around to bring Angela home. She was just too nauseous. The kids and I went on to Diane's house for the day. We had a great day. The kids hunted Easter eggs and played with their cousins. We left Aunt Diane's around 6 pm and no more than a mile down the road a car pulled in front of us to turn into a driveway. I had no choice but veer slightly to the right. We hit the front end of the girls car and it sent us into a deep ditch about 8 feet off the road. I called to let Angela know we had had a fender bender and that everyone was OK. Needless to say she was a little surprised when she saw the pictures when we got home. Everyone including the five other people in the Saturn were OK. The driver of the Saturn was given a citation for failure to yield to on coming traffic.

Here are a few picks from a family photo shoot we did at our house this past Thursday. Thanks to Jarrod who did a wonderful job. Here's your plug http://www.jarrodsw.com/.

Angela insisted we include a picture of the dog. My apologies for wasting your time. Time to catch the plane. This is the kind of update you get when Angela and I have too much free time on our hands.

God Bless,

David & Angela

Easter Week and Beyond !!!

Angela was able to make it to the engagement party for Tiffany & Joey last Saturday and greatly enjoyed it. She was not feeling very well earlier that evening, but was absolutely determined to be there! It was a beautiful evening and a great party. Angela perked up once she arrived and enjoyed talking to everyone at the party. She enjoyed the fathers', Sebastion and Lionel's toasts to the engaged couple, which were the perfect balance of humor and sentiment.

Nausea subsided for Monday and Tuesday of this week, so Angela has enjoyed time with David and the children at home.

Alex, Christian, and Katherine are all doing well and have been enjoying playing outside some evenings when it is cool and clear. They are preparing for Easter and Angela has stocked up on eggs and all the supplies for egg dyeing. David is still doing a terrific job juggling many roles.

Angela and David are both amazing in that throughout this whole ordeal, they still at many times display their unique brand of humor that makes it a pleasure to be with them.

This afternoon she is receiving her sixth intravenous chemotherapy treatment. Hopefully, it will do its job without jolting her system too severely. Her next visit to Duke in North Carolina is scheduled for Monday, March 31. Keep praying and we'll keep you posted.

Nausea

It is 11:00 am Saturday morning and Angela is still in bed battling nausea from Wednesday's chemo infusion. The nausea is beginning to take its toll on her spirits. Again your prayers and well wishes have meant so much to her.

On the positive side of things, last night Katherine actually said "night night mama". Considering Katherine doesn't talk yet it really lifted her spirits.

Life is still rather hectic. The doctors appointments have slowed down, but my role as Mr. Mom continues at "full throttle". Thanks for your prayers for me as well. Please pray that God will grant me patience. I seem to be in short supply of it these days. Thanks.

David

They Got It Right!!!!!!!!!

While I don't have specifics, I can tell all of you that Angela's appointment went great today. Dr. Stagg did confirm that the tumor has shrunk. He told Angela that he was very pleased with the MRI and that if he is happy, she should be happy. She had her routine blood work done today and everything came back great on that. Then it was off to her chemo treatment. I talked to her while she was taking her treatment and she sounded just great. While she tries not to get her hopes too high, she is very thankful of her progress thus far. She will continue on her same schedule for chemo (every other week) and will have another MRI in 6 weeks. Between that time, she is scheduled for another visit to Duke.

Sorry I don't have more specifics but I wanted all of you to know that we are all witnessing a miracle in progress. God is good indeed!!!!!

God bless you for all that you have done for Angela, David, Alex, Christian & Katherine.

"Good - Good"

"Good - Good" was Dr. Stagg's description of Angela's MRI results. The tumor has shrunk. Your prayers and the chemo must be working. Thanks! After we see Dr. Stagg in person for her next chemo session on Wednesday I'll provide more detailed information. A big thanks to Dr. Stagg's office for caring enough to get us the results so fast.

Weekend/MRI Monday

Joey and I had the pleasure of going with the Flukers to the Baton Rouge Zoo Saturday. It was a beautiful day and we all had a great time! The kids were very excited about riding the zoo train. The boys ran from cage to cage in excitement looking to see all of the beautiful animals. Kat spent the day either in her paran's arms on riding in her mama's lap. While Angela enjoyed herself, the worry she has is painfully obvious. She tries not to show it much but I guess I know her too well. So, please continue to keep her in your daily thoughts and prayers.

Now onto the MRI. It is scheduled for 9:00 am on Monday morning. As of now, Angela will get the results at her regular appointment on Wednesday. She also has her next chemo treatment on Wednesday. So, all you prayer warriors, at 9:00 am on Monday morning, pray like you have never prayed before. Please ask God to bless Angela with the results that she deserves and wants very badly.

These pictures are from our trip to the zoo. I hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed our time.

Angela would again like to thank everyone for their kindness during this very trying time. All of you have helped her to get this far. Don't give up and she promises that she won't!!!

God Bless Angela, David, Alex, Christian & Katherine!!!!