Update

This has been a difficult week. In the last two weeks John has experienced a sharp decline. He is so exhausted and fighting so hard that thoughts are not quick or clear. John seems more fragile. His body knows something is not right and it is fighting hard.

Thank you so much for your prayers and love.

We were touched by your letters of love and encouragement.

John has a weekly massage from a woman who specializes in massage for cancer patients. She had to drive him home from the appointment. He thinks he broke another rib. I had to nearly carry him in to the house from her car.

On Monday we moved John downstairs to the guestroom. The firm bed and space from family life seem to be the appropriate, though regretful, step needed at this time.
John did not go to work today... so much pain.


We have been blessed by the love of our family and church community. One friend came and took out our trash and washed the dishes. I left Muffins & Mugs with THREE meals in the van. Saturday four guys are coming over to organize our garage and winterize our patio. Two families have helped with juicing. The church has provided us with daily communion from Reserved Sacrament.

While we were at the hospital on Tuesday, two women approached us. One John had met before and she wanted to introduce him to the other lady. She said, "I am Candy ... the Director of the Healing Arts Program. The last time you were in here you wrote something about the Healing Arts Program. What you wrote was so beautiful, I would like your permission to publish it." Everywhere he goes people want to publish his writing!

I asked John if he needed anything at one point today, he said, "an angelic visitation." Another time he expressed his concern about not being able to breathe. Pray for a freedom from restriction in breath.

Today was a difficult day and one surrounded with love and support. I feel both stretched and upheld. I am grieving, but (thanks be to God) I do not feel afraid.
My Uncle and Aunt from Virginia Beach are here for a few days to love on us. My brother flew in from California this evening. I love having family and friends around.

We continue to covet your prayers.