CELEBRATION TIME!

Dear Family and Friends,
After 6 long months of Chemotherapy, Ken is in the middle of his final round. Tomorrow at about this time he wil be officially through. Did I hear a few hoots and hollers in our behalf. I think so, all the way from Alaska to Chicago. YAHOO! Thanks for all the love and support. It has made all the difference.

What's next? Ken has his next appointment in a month. After that he will have a CAT scan to give a baseline reading. He will continue to have blood tests that look for markers in his blood. As the test come back negative, the tests and the doctors appointment will be scheduled further apart (maybe 3 months then 6 months). He will also be having a colonoscopy before the year mark of his surgery. Ken is excited to have a little more time to breath between medical visits. The bummer is that he is trying to deal with the diabetis and the nueropathy in his hands and feet, but let's not dwell on that!

HE IS DONE--Let the balloons rise, raise your voices in cheer and count the blessings with us!

We are still trying to find a way to celebrate the ending of a long difficult season. I am having a idea right now. Would you share with us, how you are celebrating Ken's courageous completion of a this arduous journey? (E.I. was it a smile, a prayer, a hug to a loved one, a song in the heart.) Part of our celebration here, will include enjoying your mini celebrations where ever you are.

My heart (and eyes) are overflowing as I am taking just a moment to revel in the depth of my gratitude today. Thank you again for the prayers, the love, and the support. They have carried us when we just couldn't do any more. I can't end this message without aknowledging the goodness of Our God and Our Savior who have carried us on eagles wings when we could not walk on our own. Thank you!

With all our love,

Jeanine, Ken and family