7/29/2009 Pam has been energized the past 5 days-good appetite, active in the choir, taking the two oldest grandsons shopping for school (Chase is entering college and Ricky will be a high school senior), working on needlework projects and planning a trip to New England in August. She was scheduled for chemo today, but her white blood count was down and not sufficient for treatment.

Pam was a bit disappointed with her overall plans when she had to reschedule chemo for next week. If she has chemo she will have only one week to recover before our trip. This will be a strain on regaining strength and endurance to travel. The original plan was to take August off from all chemo so she could relax and enjoy travel. Her cancer condition remains stabilized and the postponement of chemo today was only a minor setback.

We know the prayers and thoughts of our friends and church family have been instrumental in her improved condition. We ask for your continued support.

7/24/2009 Pam has just about recovered from the effects of her last chemo (on 7/24). She was in a euphoric state today when her doctor called to tell her the cancer marker (CA 125) was down to 47.
The last marker score was 72. Regardless of how unreliable the cancer marker may be, the reduction in the number is comforting to Pam, especially when a score of 35 may indicate a state of remission. This news reinforces her doctor's assessment that her condition is stabilized rather regressing.

Praise the Lord!

7/17/09 Pam had a good report from her doctor today. He was pleased with her overall condition-skin color, no swelling, very alert and feeling good about herself. He plans no CT scan after the next chemo treatment, scheduled for July 29th, because he does not want to inject radioactive contrast in to her system when she seems to be responding to chemo. Pam plans to take the month of August off from chemo, with her doctor's blessing.

This chemo protocol seems to be the one we have hoped for to show signs of improvement. We know your prayers for healing and continuous support have helped Pam to reach this point in her treatment. We thank the Lord for you and His blessings on you.

7-15-2009 After a great weekend of activity, Pam has been slowed by a chemo treatment today. She has lost some weight and her chemo mixture was adjusted accordingly. She is also somewhat limited in her mobility because of the portable infusion pump that is adding residual chemicals for two more days.

Despite the restrictions, Pam went to choir practice tonight-the second consecutive week. She has made it known to all she comes in contact with that she wants to be active to the best of her ability.
This is her passion and her strength to combat the cancer is fueled by all your prayers and support.

7/11/09- This past week, the week after her last chemo treatment, has been really rough on Pam. All the familiar discomforting physical problems arising from chemo returned and Pam was extremely uncomfortable. She is not looking forward to the next scheduled treatment on Wednesday, July 15th.

Today marked a complete improvement in Pam's condition. Pam's college roommate arrived for a two day visit. Carol and her friend traveled from Cape Cod just to see Pam and catch up on the events of the past years. This was a full day of breakfast at the beach, a boat trip on the Indian River, and lunch on the waterfront. Pam enjoyed herself immensely and felt wonderful.

We are convinced this sudden and dramatic improvement in Pam's physical being was due to the continued prayers, support and comfort of our friends and Pam's desire to enjoy being with people without being a liability. Blessings to all!

7/3/2009 Pam has experienced a good week. She had chemo on Tuesday and had the infusion pump removed on Thursday without complications. Both her regular doctor and her oncologist commented on how good she looked.

Pam has been active around the house and at church. She spent three hours at church on Wednesday attending the family picnic, enjoying the people and the music at the handbell choir practice, and joining in the sanctuary choir practice. These are activities Pam loves and has not been able to fully participate in for many months.

As we celebrate the Fourth of July and prepare for church and family activities, we thank all the people whom we know, and do not know, for the comforting prayers and support for Pam's healing.

Blessings to all!