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!

6/27/2009 Pam spent half the week working on family matters and just "hanging out" with her sister and brother-in-law. She was scheduled for chemo therapy on Wednesday, the 24th, but her blood test results convinced her doctor to postpone treatment. The blood test showed a low white count. The previously unexplained high blood pressure was normal and the hemoglobin count was marginal. Chemo is now set for June 3oth.

Pam has kept really busy around the house by completing craft projects, cleaning out the closets, and going out in the evening. She still tires easily; however, she looks much healthier.

All your continued prayers and support have helped Pam considerably, despite a less than positive cancer diagnosis. Thank you and we love you.

6/22/2009 What a wonderful weekend! Pam and her friends spent hours viewing videos of past "get-togethers", doing puzzles, dining, and attending a choral concert. The time together just zipped by. Pam was tired, but happy, and showed no effects associated with chemo.

We spent time with all our children and grandchildren during the weekend because of Father's Day. Our oldest granddaughter, Kailey, is attending a ballet academy for a month and will also compete in a world ballet competition in Orlando this week. This will be an exciting time for her. All the children had a great time either meeting or reminiscing with Pam's visiting friends.

Pam's sister, Diane, and brother-in-law, Art, arrived on Sunday for a stay of several days. Today, Art and Dave and friend Bill went to Kennedy Space Center, while Diane and Pam sorted clothes, worked jigsaw puzzles and just enjoyed themselves. This was another busy, yet enjoyable, day for Pam and she required no naps or special attention. The effects of the cancer were not a detraction from enjoying her day or having a good time.

We thank you for your continued support and blessings.

6/19/09 For the past two weeks, Pam has rested well by taking a break from chemotherapy. Her appetite improved, yet she lost some weight. Her variable high blood pressure was under control, yet other tests have not explained the cause of the elevated pressure. She visited her oncologist today and has scheduled resumption of chemo next week. Her blood count and pressures were good and she had gained several pounds since her last visit. Pam's oncologist thinks she is doing very well since being diagnosed with cancer and beginning chemo a year ago.

Pam is ready for a weekend visit by her three friends from around the South and her sister and brother-in-law.

We have been blessed by all your prayers and support as we continue to overcome this disease,

6/5/2009 Pam had her third round of chemo with the 5FU protocols this week. She is getting used to the two days of being hooked to a portable infusion pump for residual chemo. Pam's blood pressure was elevated this week This was something that had not been a problem since she started chemo months ago. A new prescription for blood pressure was ordered by her regular physician and the medication has had effective results. All the other vital signs have been positive-no weight loss, no stomach bloating, a bit more energy, and a good outlook.
This will be a family weekend. Our eldest grandson graduates from high school tonight, another grandson has a birthday party on the 5th, and we have a graduation party on the 6th. All 7 Florida grandchildren will be here.

Pam has been overwhelmed with the expressions of support, prayers and encouragement from friends and people she does not know personally. She is looking to the time she'll be able to return to more normal activities which she loves regardless of the cancer.