Mom and Dad weren't home from Houston even 24 hours....they got in the car Sunday morning and drove to Marshall, Texas to be with Mom's sister, Ruby Langley. Ruby had emergency surgery last week and was not expected to live through the weekend. Mom and Dad arrived there Sunday afternoon and have been at her bedside ever since. The doctors are now reporting that Ruby is doing better and are more encouraging about her recovery. Mom and Dad hope to return to Waxahachie in the next day or two. Please keep them all in yours prayers...for recovery, strong health, and safe travel.

Blessings...

During this time of Thanksgiving, we know we have so incredibly much to be thankful for. Trudie is doing well, Jim is staying well, and they are surrounded by so many people who love and care for them. It was a great Thanksgiving Day at Dana and Sheila's...surrounded by grandkids and great-grandkids. Jim and Trudie are headed to Waxahachie today to spend a few days. Actually, they are going home to get warmer clothes because, if all goes well, they will be spending Christmas in Connecticut with Marsha, Kevin, Clancey and Brogan!!!!

Please continue to hold them in prayer. Also, please keep in prayer Trudie's sister, Ruby. Ruby is in ICU at the hospital in Marshall, Texas. Things are difficult for her right now, and the doctors are working hard to figure out how to care for her and alleviate her immense abdominal pain and distress.

God is so good, and His blessings continue to dominate our lives.

An Early Thanksgiving Blessing!

Trudie had her scans and tests repeated yesterday....it was a long day (night) at MD Anderson. Today she went back for her doctor's visit and we consider it to be a good report. The scans show no growth, no new growth, and no activity in the pancreatic and lung tumors. The doctors are very pleased with how Mom is responding to this round of chemo. She will continue to receive chemo treatment every two weeks. Mom and Dad have decided to stay in Sugar Land until after Thanksgiving so Mom can continue to receive her treatments here, and so they can enjoy the holiday hospitality at Dana and Sheila's house. God is so good and we thank Him daily for blessing Mom with family, good friends, and outstanding doctors.