3/14/2009 After a particularly miserable week of abdominal discomfort, Pam felt much better after chemo and meeting with her doctor yesterday. She gained only two pounds ( a far cry from the 15 pounds of fluid in the past) since her last weigh-in and Dr. Iannotti gave his okay for a two week hiatus from chemotherapy before Easter. Pam's blood work showed no signs of anemia and she was so positive about the report that she enjoyed her first real meal at a restaurant in weeks.

Her schedule calls for chemo on March 20th and 27th, then a break from chemo until April 14th. This will certainly make her more comfortable in working with her choirs during Holy Week and relief from the tedious chemo treatments.

As we prepare for Easter, Pam and I are encouraged and strengthened in spirit from all the thoughts, prayers, and messages from our friends in our church, our community and around the country. God bless you!