PREPARING FOR GUSTAV

All is well with the Fluker's. The kids have adjusted well to school and Angela is back at work! I visited with Angela a few days ago and it was almost like old times...........an incredible visit!!!!
I wanted to let all of you know that they are prepared for the storm with a stocked refrigerator and lots of water and batteries. They will ride the storm out at home but rest assured that I will be checking in on them often.
This is an off week of chemo so that is good since we have no idea of what traffic will be like for the next week.
Please continue to pray for God to continue to bless Angela with only the best of days.

Thanks for the prayers.

tammy

Duke Agrees

Duke has agreed with the MRI results given in Baton Rouge - Tumor Remains Stable!!!! Angela travels to Duke in September.
Wednesday was a treatment day (Lowry - you were correct) and I am pleased to say that once again.........no nausea! What a blessing. Angela and I have a ritual that she calls me on her way home from treatments to celebrate the lack of nausea. Since starting the new medicine months back, she has been able to call me every time!!!
Everything is going well in the Fluker home. The kids started school this week. They started a new school this year and are quickly making new friends. The teachers told Angela that Katherine loves to be outside.
Once again, great news and for that we are all thankful. Thanks for your continued support and prayers.

tammy

TUMOR REMAINS STABLE

As you all know, Angela had a MRI yesterday afternoon. The doctors office called David this morning to let him know that the tumor remains stable. No growth!!! You will hear the word stable often when discussing the MRI results. The doctors will not use the work shrunk unless it is 50%. So, when they say stable, it could very well be getting a little smaller each time. They have sent the MRI to Duke for their review. The doctors there will let them know their findings. Once there are more specifics from Duke, we will post again. This usually takes a few days. Angela is not scheduled for another trip to Duke until September (her 1 year mark).
Please keep up the prayers because it is obvious they are working. It's not everyday that we are able to experience a miracle...........I am so blessed to be able to experience this one!

God Bless!
tammy

Stephen's Update

A good friend of mine today reminded me it has been some time since I have made a post. So Stephen ....here's your post.

Angela is doing well. Her walking and general mobility has continue to improve. She has even had a few days back at work. While her site (http://www.frenchquartermarket.com/) has continued to operate in her absence, it has been largely on cruise control since last September. Considering I have been accused of having no taste or style, which I have no doubt is true, it's good to have the creative partner back. Welcome back Angela!

This past weekend Angela's niece, Tiffany, got married. Angela and I had the pleasure of watching all three of our children walk down the aisle as members of the bridal party. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Joey Stein! By the way ..... You guys owe me big time .... three kids four years of age and under .... dressed in formal wear (lots of backroom negotiating for this) .... for four hours before the 7 pm wedding for pictures .... did I mentioned I was dressed in a suit while "attending" to the youngest members of the bridal party. I should not complain about the daunting task of the event itself. The worst part of the ordeal was the skillfully negotiated payoff lunch at Chuck E. Cheese the next day. Have you ever had their pizza? It ain't so good.

We'll take another round of chemo tomorrow. Thursday we're scheduled for an MRI. I'll post the results as soon as we have them. Thanks for all your prayers and support!

Mommy is keeping it on the road!

This was just one of the comments from the backseat cheering section as we followed Angela to drop the Expedition off at the repair shop this morning. This was Angela's first time to drive since being diagnosed. Alex, Christian and Katherine were all cheering as we pulled up to the repair shop. Angela decided she hadn't lost her touch; and drove us all out to a private residence just shy of Jackson Louisiana to fish and swim this afternoon. We all had a great time catching fish, eating hot dogs and swimming. In Christian's first fishing outing he's already proven he could out fish Sam "Fish Less" Furby on any given day of the week. Check out Christian's first fish. Thanks to Jarrod and Tiffany for the great day.


When we returned home I stayed in the truck while our passed out crew finished their naps; and Angela cooked a delicious dinner for us.

Last night John Michael invited and treated us to the circus. The kids had a great time. We are a little scared Christian is going to try some of the circus acts he saw at home though.

Again thanks for all your prayers.

RDU Airport Update

Today was a good visit at Duke. Everything remains stable and continues to move in the right direction. The doctors are pleased and as long as everything continues this way we will continue with the same treatment; and will review everything at one year. I don't blog much because it is too emotionally draining for me to express my feelings at times. All I can say is thank God for everything. I have been so blessed with the most special family and friends. Even though this past 9 months has at times been a horrible nightmare that won't end, God has been with me every step of the way. As my journey continues, I want to thank everyone for their prayers. I can not tell you what this means to me and my family.

Angela

Dyeing Easter Eggs with the Fluker boys