Day 33 - October 18, 2009

We haven't talked in awhile because frankly...there is not much to talk about.

Our last appointment was on October 12th with our surgeon, Dr. Nichols. He reported to us that PhenoPath, the pathology lab in Seattle, sees no signs of cancer in Kim's tumor. This is good news. We're waiting to get results from the National Institute of Health to help provide even more clear direction on what to do next. Until then...we wait.

Kim is still in good spirits, but is absolutely exhausted...even showering wears her out. We think her body is fighting whatever skunk or gargoyle is in her chest, and she has little energy for anything else. It is hard to watch, but we know it is part of the process.

What she is doing is this...she is eating very healthily and working with a nutritional therapist to try to combine western medicine with natural remedies as well. She is eating only whole foods...no refined sugars, cooked foods, processed foods, etc. Lots of organic veggies, some organic fruit, little organic meat, and lots of thing I had previously not heard about. I admire the determination she has about beating this.

So for now, we don't know what is growing inside her, just that something is.

Lots of you have offered help of many kinds, and we've been overwhelmed by your kindness. At this point, Kim is really focusing what energy she has on getting well, which doesn't leave energy to shop, cook or clean. A friend of ours, Joani Rittierodt, has graciously volunteered to coordinate people who would like to provide assistance to our family. Please know it is very humbling to accept the help, and we wouldn't do so if we didn't think it would aid in her healing processes. Joani is putting together an email list to send a calendar out to if you would like to volunteer. Please contact her by the end of the week if you would like to be on her list. The best way is by email, snoopy1972@msn.com

Again, thanks to you all for your energy, prayer, and positive thoughts. We're confident we will beat this, and know we can with the love and support of those who surround us.

Now Joani...go to sleep!