8/6/09

First of all our apologies go out for not updating this in a while.

We have been enjoying the time with numerous friends and family this summer and we are so grateful to all that have visited, called or e-mailed to catch up, re-connect and share stories. As always we appreciate your prayers, and notes as it means so much to Ruth and to us as a family.

Needless to say when there is good news we are eager to report it and the same goes for not great news either as we have so many prayer warriors out there ready and willing to pray.

Ruth continues to vigilantly follow her vegan diet, walking, and attending some classes at the rec center where I work. She continues on her naturopath regime and remains optimistic.

Ruth had her appointment yesterday down in Denver with her surgeon, Dr. Kevin Davis. She does have the option to do surgery to remove the tumor(s) however she has decided to not pursue that option as she has been down that road before, Bob and I do support her in that decision. Dr. Davis did mention that the tumor as is large as it can get without affecting major organs and causing major complications, it is already putting pressure on her bowels. Ruth wants to give Alfred a chance and hope that through his treatment and her diet she will have some relief of pressure of her stomach. She did also get her most recent blood draw results and they do not look good either, the CA 125 level is up, her red blood cell count is down and she is anemic.

Ruth does plan to go back to school full-time when it starts up in a few weeks and is looking forward to seeing the students and staff of Brush Creek after a restful summer.

On a more positive note we do have to give her a haircut already!

Thanks for all your prayers!