9/24/2009 This is an off week for chemo and Pam has taken full advantage of increased energy and activities. Pam and our daughters Beverly and Tammy hosted a 40th birthday party for our daughter Diane on the 21st. She sang with the community singers on Monday and the church choir on Wednesday. Pam is looking forward to leading the sanctuary choir on Sunday and optimistic that she will have the necessary stamina to direct. She still experiences frequent episodes of chemo effects varying from feeling hot and cold, numb feet, cold toes, and abdominal discomfort. Fortunately, she has learned to minimize those effects.

Pam is most thankful she is still able to be active in church activities, being a part of the lives of our children and grandchildren, and renewing acquaintances from years past. Your prayers and support have sustained Pam and me.

9-17-2009 Pam has been active these past few days. She presented the childrens' sermon on Sunday and worked with the children at our church family night yesterday. In addition to singing with the community singers group and the sanctuary choir, Pam has set aside time to shop for herself and family members and work on many needlework projects.

Pam had chemo yesterday. Despite the effects of the basic treatment and the fact she is attached to a supplemental portable infuser pump for two days, she remains upbeat and positive. She is an inspiring example of the power of hope and prayer.

God bless all our friends for continuing support.

9/11/2009 Pam was quite relieved to learn that the CA125 test had a cancer marker of 48. Her previous score was 47, yet she has had only one or two chemo sessions since then. This news really helped Pam deal with the lack of energy and appetite she has endured since the last chemo on August 31st. She is ready to ring handbells as a substitute in church this Sunday.l

The next chemo treatment is set for September 16th.

We thank you for many prayers and expressions of support for Pam' healing.

9/7/2009 Pam started another round of chemo last week and all of the physical discomfort and effects associated with the chemo have returned. Pam's appetite, energy level, mobility have diminished and the constant abdominal pain has increased. She maintains an upbeat attitude and hosted a Labor Day weekend gathering of more than 30 friends and family members yesterday.

The new round of chemo has been planned and is scheduled for 6 treatments two weeks apart. We have not received results of the CA125 test taken over a week ago and no scans are planned. We should have some definite information this week.

Please continue to pray for Pam's healing.