March 14, 2010 This week has just flown by. Pam has been blessed with visits by friends she has had for more than 15 years. Traditionally, Pam and three friends try to meet at least annually for fun and fellowship. This year Sally and her husband Dan from the Atlanta area took time on their anniversary trip to spend two nights here. Later in the week, Ann and Bennie flew in from Dallas and New Orleans, respectively, to spend nearly three days of just "hanging out." Time was spent at the beach, at the restaurant, at the concert, and just doing nothing other than being together and having a grand time. Pam says everyone is so comfortable with each other that they just pick up where they left off, no matter how long it has been since they've been together. Of course, Pam had a wonderful experience although she is very tired. Above all, she is very happy and thankful for devoted friends from the past.

Pam has an appointment with a GI oncologist at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa scheduled for April 8th. Before that date was confirmed, we arranged a visit to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville to seek a treatment plan for April 8th. We will sort out this scheduling dilemma this week.

Thank you for your prayers and unfailing support as we look for the next step in dealing with the cancer and its effects.