If At First You Don't Succeed!

Try, try again!!! That's what I'm doing. The magic button didn't work and I blew the seal of the bag that I had installed the magic button in...so had to through that away and put on a new bag last night. I will be seeing the ostomy nurse again tomorrow. I set up an appointment last Monday when I was there, and it is a good thing I did. My nagging cough has been adding to the problem, but it seems to be better this morning....we can only hope.
Well, I need to jump in the shower, and be off to church. This afternoon I have the lenten study group, and for sure I'll be watching that Hockey game!!! Go USA!!! m

Good Morning, Good Day!

Up and at em early this morning, as I get to go see Colie, Allie and Katie play their last hockey games of the season. I've already had a visitor as well. Jan Ranum has a friend with an ostomy, and after reading about my blow-out the other day she found a neat little device that allows you to let air out of the pouch, without having to empty it. So I now have changed my pouch and have attached this new little button that I can open and release the gas. I'll still have to go to a private spot to do this, but it will help in the long run. Excited to test it out.
I'm still coughing....will it ever end? But I got on the scale this morning and I am up 8 pounds from my all time low last week, so I'm doing good in that area....I'll even start chemo on Monday ahead of what I was 2 weeks ago, so it should help in how I handle the chemo as well.
Didn't do a lot yesterday, but did run to MacDonalds for dinner....that fish and fry special they have going looked so good in the ads....I couldn't resist. Tasted good too!
Got a call from Carol (Bill's wife) yesterday afternoon, and he will be having surgery next Thursday on his neck. He has a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord a long with some other rough spots, that they will go in through the front and clean up. Then they will be putting in a plate and screws, and turning him over and doing the same thing from the back side. So another to add to our list of prayers. I'll try to keep you informed as to how he is doing along the way.
Thanks Jan, for bringing over the gas button this morning early. Love, thoughts and prayers, m

A New Day is Dawning!

And the sun is shining bright on me....so is the scale! I stepped onto the scale this morning, and I am back up to 132 lbs. and that is one pound above what I started chemo at....and seven pounds above the all time low on last Sunday, so I am feeling pretty happy about that. Maybe I can pack on a few more before I start chemo next Monday.
I continue to battle this pouch attached to my side. During the movie yesterday it filled with air/gas, and I didn't want to walk out of the movie and miss anything, so as soon as the movie ended I bolted to the bathroom, and started coughing (which is still hanging on) and blew an opening in the side seal. The air was out by the time I hit the bathroom, but so were some of the other contents of the bag. Luckily it was in the side, and I was able to make it home to change it. I thought I had learned my lesson last weekend with allowing it to get too full of air, and coughing, and having it blow the seal....so it was partly my own fault...partly the nagging cough, and the limits of having a pouch. Unfortunately I'm a slow learner. But it won't keep me down.
No big plans for today, I really did enjoy the lunch and movie yesterday inspite of my other problem....but don't have anything on my calendar for today....I guess I could go grocery shopping. I'm sure I'll figure out something to do.
I got a couple of cards in the mail yesterday, but one contained a note and a couple of photo's from Ann's dad and his wife Annette. They were at Gooseberry last weekend, and took a couple of pictures of Gene's bench for me. They mentioned how peaceful and calming it was. Thanks Buck and Annette, I know Gene is at peace like he always was when we camped on the North Shore.
The day before I got a package from my brother and sister-in-law. Carol had included a letter, that told me that it was my mom's daily misle and even though the cover is falling off, all the ribbon markers and prayer cards had been left in place where mom had them. One on Christmas Day...mom's favorite holiday, one on September 21, which happens to be Jimbo and Ann's anniversary (I'm sure a coincidence) but it is also the feast of St. Matthew, which is also a strange coincidence since Matthew is Annie's youngest and only boy. So needless to say I will cherish this and have shed several tears since receiving it. Thank you Carol.
I continue to be blessed by all of you....Love and prayers. m

Another Day Another Pound

Actually two more pounds! Hurrah! I've started back up the scale, and feel a lot better in the process. Had a good day yesterday, met with financial adviser went shopping and bought a new outfit for my trip to Florida the end of March, and then spent the evening watching the Olympics with my son Bill. I must say my kids, take great care of me....calls, visits, and food on a daily basis. Love them, and all the rest of you who contribute with gifts, calls, visits or just thoughts and prayers.
Knowing you are all rooting for me keeps me laughing and bolsters my positive attitude.
Today I get to enjoy lunch with my friend Lois Bjerke....then we're off to see "Valentines Day" at Showplace. I told her she could pick the restuarant and I would pick the movie, cause I wanted to see something light....I knew she'd prefer to see a few of the more serious movies out right now. She was happy to a bilge me.
So it's time to shower and get ready. Till tomorrow, love and prayers, m

This Little Piggy!

That's how I feel, I am eating continually. But it is making me stronger...I just hope I'll be able to turn it off when I get back to normal weight. Had a good friend stop by yesterday afternoon, and she brought some delicious raisen bread, that I've already eaten 6 slices off. I also went out for dinner again last night with another friend from the college, and enjoyed eating and visiting....so food is my life right now. No eating engagements today, but I'm sure the rest of the bread and left overs in the fridge will taste just fine.
The sun is shining this morning and a saw a little bird land on a branch outside my window, so I know mom is watching over me, making sure I eat...mom was all about food! Love and prayers, m

What a Difference a Day Makes!

I continually improved as the day went on yesterday, and woke up feeling so much better this morning. My new pouch that the ostomy nurse put on yesterday, seems to be holding tight, and I got on the scale and am up 3 pounds from my all time low! So things are definately looking up for me. Today, I am again having dinner out and getting caught up on thank you notes and stuff like that.
Had dinner with a great friend last nite, at a great place, but we were the only two in the place for the two hours we were there. I sure hope it makes it. CRU on Central in front of Kohls!!! Free advertising, they need it.
Talked to Aunt Loretta and cousin Karen last evening, and Loretta sounded really good, and is planning on going back to her own apartment today. Elaine will be going with her and staying with her for a while. Karen will be in town for a few more days, so Loretta is in her glory with so many of her family close at hand.
I hear good news on Frank as well, so your many prayers are really working. I even hear that Janet is going to live....she has disenfected her whole house in the process. Hopefully she will be healthy next week when we go through this chemo thing for the second time....hopefully I will be healthier too, to start as well.
Okay, enough of this rambling....thank you, thank you, each day is a gift we must not take for granted! Love and prayers, m

Good Morning

That is literally a good morning. Up early and feeling so much stronger than yesterday...kinda back to Thursday as far as strength goes. Not coughing as much, and think I'll get a shower and actually go out today. I have two dates, lunch with the ARCC retiree's and wanna bees, and dinner with Cherie Peck Rollings another former ARCC friend. May also see the ostomy nurse, if I can move up the appointment from tomorrow to today.
I haven't gotten on the scale yet this a.m., but yesterday I had finally gained back two pounds and I ate like a pig yesterday, so I hope it helped. Also decided I may need to use some of that imodium to get my self back to normal?? again. I think I will just take one this a.m. just because!! I maybe should have been doing that since Friday....probably would have helped. Hind site is always 20 20. But things to remember for the next round for sure.
Loretta is the proud owner of a new stent, and is back at Mike and Pandora's loving life. I believe eating Thanksgiving dinner of Turkey!!! Frank also seems to have turned the corner and they are moving him to a rehab hospital. Wonders never cease. I thank God for all the blessings he has given this family.
Also a big thank you to Annie for the tater tot hot dish and hot biscuits for dinner last nite and Jimbo and Ann for the Juicy Lucy they brought me for my pre dinner snack. Both tasted wonderful, and I hope added to my poundage! Love you guys so much. m

I see the Light!

I'm not exactly up and at em today, but I do feel like I'm getting better. Still woosey this morning, so didn't go to church, but have been eating and napping all morning, and think I am starting to turn the corner...having a sinus thing and cough going on all week, I'm sure didn't help matters either, but at least I came out in better shape than Janet.
Annie and the kids helped clean and do laundry for me yesterday, and great friend Jan Ranum brought food. Then Bill and Katie spend the evening watching the Olympics with me. Today, Annie is bringing dinner to eat later this evening, and I think Jimbo and Ann plan on checking in on me, so I have lots of help.
Glad to hear Frank is having some good days, and he will be out of ICU and into a place to recuperate and gain back some strength soon. Love and prayers to you all, Love,m

The Sun went down and so did I!

They had warned me that after the steroids they gave me earlier in the week that I would crash after they wore off, and it didn't happen Wed. or Thursday, so I didn't think it would....well last nite, and I crashed and burned....I could not peel myself off the couch, was so weak I could barely get to the bedroom and bed and still feel weak this a.m....although am a little better, I'm not falling asleep!!! and I am sitting upright! Have had some breakfast and looking for more food, as I am down again another couple of pounds.....how thin can I get??? I've never had to worry about this in my life....getting fat was always the problem!! Getting myself to gain weight is a completely foreign idea!!! I've always dreamed of being thin....but I guess not this way! Be careful what you wish for huh? Love and prayers, m

Sun Continues to Shine on Me

All your warm thoughts and prayers, are brought to light each day the sun shines!!! Sorry I'm late updating this a.m.....have been busy, organizing some tax stuff....showering....and cleaning....so I still have plenty of energy.
I still am worried about the weight thing, down a few more pounds....and I can't figure out why as I am continually eating.
Not much planned for the weekend, just hanging, might venture out to shop, back some muffins, and eat. Sunday I get to go to the Lenten Study group meeting at Pat and Dennis Tkach's home. Looking forward to that.
Haven't heard anything in the last 24 hours about Loretta, but do know they were thinking of doing a angiogram and maybe put in a stent. Keep her in your prayers please.
Frank seems to be holding his own....hurray!! Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers, Judy and I both know how much they mean to us! m

That Sunshine is back Again Today!!

Bracing myself to go see the surgeon in a few minutes to have the bridges he inserted in my stoma removed. I am taking a pain pill and having Janet drive me....but then Janet will be on her way back home to recooperate for all the nursing, cleaning, and loving care she has given me....all the time she was suffering herself from a sinus thing. I think I felt better than she did last nite. She was taking better care of me than of herself. Love you Janet!!! Thanks so much. I'll report later how I did in the comment section of this blog! Love and prayers, m

The Sun is Back Again today!

Today I get unplugged, and I will be done with round one, and only have 3 more to go....these will happen in 2 week increments, except for the last one, as I will be enjoying Florida for a week, and so my last session won't be till I return in April. The cold sensibility seems to already be lessening this morning. I plan on doing a shower this a.m., by hanging my pump on a hanger on the other side of the shower curtain. A good trick if I can manage it. While I'm at the HHH Cancer Center getting unplugged, I get to drop in on Imelda Neis, (her husband Joe worked with Dad and Gene at Midwest and the Star) who is going thru chemo for breast cancer. So that's my day...I'll be watching more Olympics....and maybe get some ashes this evening. Fat Tuesday didn't seem to add any weight to my body....it must be just a name. But I continue to stuff myself in hopes of gaining a pound or two. Love, thoughts and prayers, m
P.S. Loretta is back in the hospital...so again keep her in your thoughts, and Frank is still struggling to recover in ICU....has a trache and a feeding tube now....but seems to be holding his own.

The Sun is Shining on Me Today

The sun burned through yesterday, and it's shining again this morning. You guys are really saying those prayers for me. All the comments on Facebook, all the emails, all the surprise cards and gifts....I truly am blessed by all who read this.
Chemo is going well....the only side affect that is really noticeable is the sensitivity to cold. I can't touch anything metal with out getting this instant cold feeling in my fingers, so I have taken to wearing gloves when eating (cold silverware) and opening doors (cold knobs). I have to drink warm water or it's cold going down my throat....so it's all hot food and hot beverages for me....it's supposed to go away tomorrow when they unhook me.....we can only hope!! But at least I can live with it....wearing my hot pink gloves. Today I'm challenging Janet to Blokus, watching Jenny Potter (wife of the Coon Rapids High School girls Hockey coach) win another Hockey game this afternoon. I am feeling so strong!!! On Facebook, I commented last nite that I am Strong....I am Invincible...I am Woman!!! Thanks again for your support. I love you all. m

Don't see the sun yet, but I'm ready

I am packing my computer and will post to this blog, later this morning, from the Humphrey Cancer Center this afternoon.
Okay, hear I am....already an hour or so into it. I have a warm blanket over me, and that is making me warm like the sun is shining on me....so I'm soaking that into my solar panels....also having this warm computer on my laps helps too! Annie has left to get me some lunch (Subway) so that fact that I'm hungary is good.
Janet is at my house cleaning and getting ready for my arrival back home. I'll go home with a fanny pack and pump of chemo drugs pumping in for another 46 hours, and then I will return here on Wednesday at noon to get unhooked. So far so good.

The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow!

Yes, the sun is shining today as well, but tomorrow I start my chemo, and I need that solar power, so I pleading for the sun to come back tomorrow too!
I went to church this morning, and I am dressed in real dress clothes, and I don't think you can tell I have a colostomy either. I was really worried about this, and it doesn't seem to be a big problem, so another hurdle crossed.
This afternoon, off to my Lenten Study Group meeting, the first of this Lent, and I am looking forward to seeing all my friends. Gene and I joined this group about eight years ago or so....and I truly feel like they are family.
My sympathy goes out to Tom Weimer (husband of Aunt Loretta's granddaughter Kim) and his family on the loss of his father last night.
Love and prayers, and Happy Valentine's Day to you all! m

Hoar Frost Beauty

It is so gorgeous outside, but I really prefer that sunshine. Yesterday, I actually left the house and drove my car for the first time in 2 weeks, and it felt so good. I also enjoyed my qigong (healing meditation) at the college. This has given me new strength....and I plan on attacking those spots with highly charged solar panels in my lungs come Monday's chemo.
I was pleased to step on the scale this a.m. and I am finally on the way back up, gaining two pounds. I have a long way to go, but atleast it is going in the right direction. Baked myself more cookies yesterday, so I'll keep fueling my body. Doing a good job of eating myself out of house and home.
Today I will hibernate, and watch the Olympics, probably will overload on them for the next two weeks. Got some more laundry to do, as I only made one trip to the basement yesterday, I have to retrieve some dry clothes and add another load to the dryer. Maybe I can do two trips and have it completed.
I will be going to church in the a.m., and then my Lenten Study group resumes at the Buhr's home. I am really looking forward to this as they have been a great support in my prayers life as well as my actual life in the past years. Great friends,I enjoy being and growing with.
Talked to Aunt Loretta last nite, and she sounded really good. I warned her to keep herself at the top of the list when she is doing all that praying for all of us.
Nothing else new to report. Love and prayers to all who want or need. m

Baby steps!

Good Morning, I have officially made it through my first day and nite by myself with no complications. I showered and changed that appendage attached to my belly, went to the basement and folded a load of towels Janet has put in before she left, and I even started another load of clothes, that I need to work on today. Today, I will leave the house on my own for the first time in almost 2 weeks. Sounds silly, but these are giant leaps for me. Being able to live independently is something I used to take for granted. I continue to stuff myself with as many calories as I can, but haven't seemed to gain a pound. But that is my goal for the week.
Going to have a qigong session this afternoon, thanks to Sheila Judd from the college. So my hope is that this will progress the healing from the surgery and clear some of that anesthesia out of my system, so that I will be able to accept the chemo's work and get rid of this cancer. Keep those prayers coming, love m

Sunny, Sunny Day!

Having the sunshine, always makes me happy. I truly am solar powered! Janet left this a.m. after trying to meet my every need for three days straight. She anticipated when my water glass needed filling, when I needed a snack, and actually felt sorry for me and let me beat her at Blockus....a family loved game. My sister Kathleen, insisted on beating me every time we played cribbage, so it was a great feeling to be a winner for a change.
I haven't heard any update on mom! Hope she is doing well. I think Elaine has flown in to help her again. Nice to know she will be in good hands. I'm sure Mike, Pandora and Richard can always use the help. My prayers are with them all.
Not any big plans for today, finished making valentines and baking yesterday, a combined effort of Janet and myself. So today I plan on getting in the shower again, and then changing my bag for the first time at home. Don't think it will be a problem, just hope it seals as well as the one the ostomy nurse did on Monday. Wish me luck. Love, thoughts and prayers, m

Just wanted you to see my new t-shirts!

I will be proudly be wearing my solor powered t-shirt on Monday when I start chemo. Thanks Karen and Reudi

The Sun is Shining Today

Literally!!! I'm feeling so much stronger as each day passes...I guess that is why they wanted me to wait to start chemo....it's amazing how much better I feel each day. Janet and I spent the day yesterday making valentines and I also got to work on the many thank you's. Got word late yesterday afternoon, that mom (Aunt Loretta) is in the hospital with chest pains and trouble breathing....so hope you all will keep her in your prayers. Also, cousin Frank is doing so much better....your prayers are being felt all around.
In my haste to add some pounds I ate some candy last nite....and also drank several glasses of peach ice tea (so much better than plain water in my mind)....but forgot what a sugar and caffeine high would do to me when I went to bed....wide awake till after 2 a.m.....I will be much smarter in what I eat before bedtime this evening. Keep those prayers coming, m

Hot Showers and Snow Showers

The snow continues to fall, but I could care less....not going out in it! But the Hot Shower, that was heavenly....I haven't had one in over a week, and it was like a full body massage. Then I put on brand new PJ's thanks to Ranum's....and I feel like a new woman. I unforetuneately got on the scale this a.m. to my horror, I'm twelve pounds down from my normal weight! So Janet is working on feeding me, and forcing me to drink water. We've going to bake muffins and cookies today, and then make valentines, and start on my thank you's...the first of which goes to the neighbor who has blown out my driveway everytime it snows, and redoing daily. Sending him cookies and muffins too! I continue to mend, and gain some strength, so your prayers are working. Love, m

Home Again, Home Again Jiggety Jig!

Well, I wasn't exactly doing the jig....but I would have loved too. I am home and Janet is here taking good care of me.....she even made homemade chicken noodle soup for me for lunch. Thank you to all the the have sent cards...and expecially a big thank you to #1 Cousins Karen....who sent me 2 T-shirts and this note: Dear Mary I know that you have probably started your first chemo session (No I won't start that till next Monday) I'm sure you're not having a good time....so, to make things more colorful, as well as fashionable, I'm sending you two samples of the very latest in chemo wear. For those days when you are feeling gray and totally lacking in energy, just put on the yellow Solar Powered t-shirt. With the over whelming succes of the adopt-a-spot campaign, you now have over 60 rays of sun filled with prayers and good wishes heading your way. I always picture your lungs as these rays and converting them into healing energy...The spotless t-shirt is to keep you focused on your goal...(Perhaps you can also share it with Kathleen as she cleans your house...) We send you lots of love from Switzerland....Your #1 cousin, Karen Unfortuneately Kathleen already went home...but Janet will try and take good care of me. Karen, I love the t-shirts, can't wait to wear them both. Love, m

Real Food

This morning, the doctor took me off the IV and said I could go home tomorrow. I need to see the ostomy nurse before I go home. My breakfast tray came and I even got to eat cream of wheat cereal...and some orange juice. Hopefully lunch will be even better.
Kathleen my sunshine all week, has left.....sad.....and I already miss her. Tomorrow when I go home, Janet will take over caring for me....for a couple of days. Wish Kathleen, Janet and I could have had the chemo party we had planned.....but I guess I'll have to plan something else to do when I get the chemo next week.
Going to watch the football game from my hospital bed....by myself....would rather be at Jimbo's. Love you all, m

Liquids are on their way....Yippee

Good morning, all three doctors have been in to see me, and they all reported that I was doing well....I get to eat today, and they are removing the morphine pump....so I can take meds by mouth as I need them. The plan now is to send me home tomorrow or Monday, and then to wait and start chemo the following Monday. That way my body will have a chance to heal some before they start the chemo. So things are looking up.
Dazy is all upset....she wanted spot number 69, and it's now taken....oh well, She will survive. Love you all, m

The Snow is coming down but I'm UP!

My lucky day, they pulled out the catheter and my nasal tube, so I'm only attached to one line right now....and that is Fluids. Kathleen and my son Tom are here visitng....what could be better. Still can't eat today, but they will start me on liquids tomorrow....with the possibility of starting Chemo on Sunday at the earliest. Keep chasing those spots away....I love you all!!! m
P.S. I even beat Jimbo at cribbage last nite.....or he felt sorry for me and let me win.....unlike Kathleen. m
Sorry, I missed a bunch of spot takers, Bill, Kim, Katie, Tommy and Carrie and Jason....so they will get 64-69. I will get you all added to the list.
Also, I'd love say a few thanks for the beautiful flowers I've recieved. Brad, Lynn, Karen and Ellie Woodward. Elaine, Jeff and Aunt Loretta sent beautiful orchids, and Bonnie and Bob Lammers sent a very cute smilly face mug filled with yellow roses. Jan and Lloyd Ranum sent a beautiful pair of PJs and some cozy socks....And a special thank you to Presley for the beautiful card she made me. Love you all, m

Plumging 101

Things seem to working well today.....I got a gold star this morning for generous amounts of fluids in both my bags....bowel sounds are good, my blood pressure has dropped immensely....somewhere around the 130 over 70....I sat up for over an hour and played cribbage with Kathleen....of course she beat me again!!!! You'd think she'd let a sick person win!! I have not used much pain meds either. So I think all is going well. I have had some problems with allergies today....they left 3 connectors for heart monitor on me after surgery, and before lunch I was already iutching, so they had to give me benedryl. My breathing into the spirometor is going good....I've hit 2000 a couple of times. I'm sure the thoughts and prayers are all working well. Love you, m

Wednesday evening update

This is Kathleen updating today's events for Mary. She had surgery tonight at about 6 p.m. to put a temporary ostomy in her colon to relieve her blockage. This ostomy was done by a very small incision to allow Mary to heal quickly so that she can move forward in healing and then possibly starting chemo next week. She managed the surgery well and we all talked to her later tonight after she returned to her room. She will likely stay in the hospital over the weekend and the doctor wants her to be eating food this weekend and making sure that she can tolerate it before sending her home. Hopefully she will begin chemo shortly after returning home. Then, at a later date.......probably after her chemo, Mary will have another surgery to affix a permanent ostomy.
We're all thankful that she can move forward now and receive chemo in the near future.
Love and thanks to you all for your prayers and support of Mary.
K

It's Complicated!

Well this morning started out normal, they sent me down for my daily xray and Kathleen arrived as I was getting ready to clean up....as soon as I went into the bathroom, the doctor arrived and had news....they had discussed me yet again at the tumor conference this a.m., and ruled out putting in a stent to relieve the blockage, as the placement of it would not be possible in my case. It would end up being too irritating to the anus. So the only other option is an ostomy, and they will do it this afternoon. It is his hope....that they can do it minimally invasive, and that they will start chemo as soon as I can start eating again...not waiting the normal six weeks to heal before starting. But I guess that will be up to Dr. Londer the oncologist. Dr. Schlaefer thinks they can. Please continue the prayers, and as for now I'll be in 421 W at North Memorial. Love ya, m

Twanky Intestines

Hi it's really me today, Kathleen brought my computer up to the hospital and I was able to get into their wifi after a couple of password changes.
The surgeon Dr. Schlaefer was in to see me this a.m. and he ordered a CTscan which I have already had. He had seen the xray I had yesterday, but he said it was hard to determine the cause with an xray, but that the CTscan would be much better. So we'll see what that brings, he thinks that if it is scar tissue, it could be taken care of by the method they are using right now....resting the intestines....which means nothing by mouth for a few days. They have me attached to an IV pole, for fluids, and they have given me antinausea meds and something to settle my stomach. So for right now it's just a rest and wait treatment. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers, I don't know what I'd do without all of you. Love, m

No Chemo Today

This is Kathleen, subbing for Mary, writing to report on today's planned trip to the cancer treatment center for Mary's first chemo round. We arrived early as Mary has had a very uncomfortable two days of intestinal distention and vomiting. The doctor saw Mary and ordered an xray of her intestinal area and found that she has some partial blockages there. Consequently, he cancelled today's chemo (as chemo could potentially cause more intestinal distress) and put her in the hospital for a few days to rehydrate her and give her intestines some time to calm down, and she will not have any food or water by mouth until it is resolved. She is doing much better tonight as she has had some IV fluids today and some anti-nausea medication this evening. The partial blockage(s) are not likely cancer, but rather probably due to a flare-up Mary experienced from meds she had a couple of weeks ago at Mayo to prep her for a colonoscopy..... these meds gave Mary a bad reaction of constant vomiting, and may have left her intestines inflammed. It is also possible that the cause of the partial blockage is due to scar tissue............tomorrow Mary will meet with her doctors and maybe we'll have more news to report as to what is actually going on...........in any case, she's much better tonight and she will be waiting a few more days, or possibly a week, before they begin her first chemo round.
Keep those prayers coming..............they are much appreciated.
Kathleen