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Last month, we had a fire at the beach. That's Valerie at sunset.
It was beautiful - in more ways than one. |
I've been meaning to do a quick update. We need some more of your chants, howling, prayers, positive mojo, and whatever else you have that inspires health and goodness. Valerie's tumor marker (see last post for more explanation) has continued to rise. It is now at 497. Her tumor has gotten noticeably bigger. And we are waiting for the doctors here and in Mexico to give us their advice about how to proceed.
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For those that have been to our house, we
added a bamboo plant on our porch. We
LOVE it! |
Valerie started a new medication in October that was supposed to address the rising tumor marker and they thought it would shrink the tumor. So far, it doesn't seem to be working. There's a chance the doctors will say continue and check again. There's also a chance they'll say start chemo or something similar.
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We used to go camping every other month or so. After NOT
going for the past 2 years, we finally went camping about 2
weeks ago. It was WONDERFUL! |
We are, understandably, concerned and hopeful for some changes to happen sooner, rather than later. Many of you have been so considerate, so concerned, so attentive, and so supportive. I like to keep you up to date and I'm sorry when I lag behind. It is a comfort to me to know that others are thinking, praying, chanting, and thinking positively for Valerie. Thank you for continuing the fight with us.
On a side note, I started writing thank you notes a year ago. Many of you have donated money, time, sweat, and given considerable amount of yourself to help in Valerie's healing process. Those thank you cards have sat, unfinished, in a basket. I work on them occasionally, but I fear they may be a loftier goal than I can achieve. Please know how much we both appreciate all of you and your assistance and attention to Valerie's health and our wellbeing. You may never receive an actual card, but one was purchased and thought of, you can be sure.
2 comments:
I am praying still, daily for healing for Val. I pray specifically that her body reduce the tumor and she feel a renewed strength. I believe and claim this in the spirit of human joy, purpose of life and great great strength of love!!
Thanks Karen! I just saw this response - not sure why I didn't get notified. Sorry for the delayed response.
We both REALLY appreciate the prayers!!
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