12/30/2009 All of Pam's preparations for Christmas certainly created an extremely happy and busy season. We celebrated with all 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and family (immediate and extended) members throughout the past two weeks. The experience was precisely what Pam planned and hoped for. she was active, throughly engaged, and barely affected by the effects of the cancer.

Pam is back in her normal routine. After leading the sanctuary choir on Sunday, she returned to chemotherapy on Monday. She has experienced the normal abdominal pain and lack of appetite associated with chemo since her treatment. She will continue on her plan of a treatment every three weeks.

Pam has been undergoing chemo for about 18 months, yet she continues to maintain her faith and her positive outlook for healing. Your prayers and support have been most welcome and an inspiration to her well-being. May God bless you all.

12/14/2009 Pam has now had two chemo treatments with Doxil and she seems to be tolerating the chemical. It is too soon to determine the effect of Doxil on the tumor, but Pam has not experienced many side effects. She remains active and tries to do everything she used to do, yet she must rest frequently to conserve her energy. Her next treatment comes after Christmas.

The Christmas season really inspires Pam. She has baked cookies, completed her shopping list, sung with the Treasure Coast Community Singers and sanctuary choir, and has about completed preparations for expected company at Christmas. Pam's sister Diane and her husband Art, along with three cats and a dog, will be driving from Connecticut. Our granddaughter Megan, who we have not seen in 13 years, will be traveling alone from Arizona to spend five days with us. All the children and grandchildren will be here on Christmas Day. It will be an emotional and exciting time.

We thank you for your continued prayers and support. They have lifted us up and kept us going. God bless you!