December 31, 2009

We met with the doctor today and didn't receive the news we hoped for. Mom has stage 4 inoperable pancreatic cancer. She is scheduled to begin IV chemotherapy tomorrow at MD Anderson and will continue to do so every two weeks. MD Anderson has proven to be a place of great compassion and expert knowledge, and we know that God has guided Mom here to receive the best treatment possible. Because of this, Mom and Dad will be staying in Houston with their son and daughter-in-law until further notice. Trudie is doing fine.....she continues to outrun all of us, and is anxious to get started with treatment. God is so good, and we continually and faithfully see His hand working in everything. Please continue with us in this faith, and keep Jim and Trudie in prayer for healing, strength and comfort.