Believe

• "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24
• This is our daily verse. We truly believe that Ric is being healed and if you can see him you will understand why we say that. Even his Doc is amazed at where his blood work numbers are at in relation to where they were just a couple months ago. Doc has no explanation for it other than a Higher Power is doing it. Ric is continuing to gain weight - absolutely no pain - gaining strength every day - appetite is tremendous. We praise God every day for what He is doing for Ric. It is our miracle - we are so blessed.
• Thank you so very much for your continued prayers for him as your prayers are making a difference. One thing that most people don't understand is the power of prayer and especially when many people pray together for the same result. If all did truly believe it then we could change the world with our prayers.
• We had a very nice Christmas - spent time with our families in Othello. It was an energizer for Ric and seeing him energized also energizes me. We have recharged our batteries and are ready to continue moving forward. We also are looking forward to what 2012 will bring us all.
• 2011 is pretty much a blur with so many ups & downs - blows to the gut - several times wondering if Ric was going to make it or not. A rollercoaster ride it has truly been. Our family understands that life is precious & not to be taken for granted. Our life before this was what most people would think nearly perfect but we now really understand what a perfect life is. Spending time with those you love EVERY day. All the other stuff is just that STUFF. We have everything that we need - our family, a roof over our heads, food to eat, clean water, good jobs, wonderful friends & neighbors. Could not ask for ANYTHING more!
• Our prayer for each & every one of you is that you have good health, love in your life, and friends & family to surround you . May God bless you all. Happy New Year!

Up another pound!

• Ric had his treatment today & is up another 1.2lbs since last Thursday. He said that he feels so good today - the best that he has in 9 months. Yes it has been 9 months already since Ric was diagnosed with cancer! Crazy. In some ways it seems as if this year has just passed by but then at other times it's dragged out :)
• Saturday we had a nice visit with Octaviano, his girlfriend Berta and his mother Irene. Octaviano also has cancer - multiple myeloma.
• Sunday our friend Stu Hill fixed us a wonderful salmon dinner - it was great having dinner with him, Robin, Lauren and Stu Jr.
• Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas! We know that this will be our best Christmas ever.

Climbing!

• Another really good week. Went to Monday Night Football game with our neighbors Tom & Wendy. Had a great time hanging out with them. That's where we took our picture with our Seahawk Santa hats.
• Ric had his bi-monthly Dr appt yesterday and he's up another 3 lbs for a total gain of 13 lbs since his low weight point on Nov. 8th. All his lab work numbers continue to improve - some pretty amazingly so in the last couple weeks. Doc stated that Ric's miraculous recovery is not due to anything that he is doing but is definitely God working. It's good to hear others saying what we definitely know to be true. Doc said he doesn't want to see him again till after the holidays so we get a little break from Dr. appts. He will still be getting his Avastin treatments every two weeks with his next one coming up on Tuesday.
• Ric is looking more like his old self although he still tires easily and needs at least another 20 lbs to be at a healthy weight. His appetite is still really great - he amazes me on how much he's putting away. Maybe the steroids are finally kicking in.
• I just want to thank you all for the prayers especially for me as I cannot tell you what total peace I have been feeling over this past month. Please continue your prayers as they are truly working! Love you all!
• If I don't get a chance to post again before Christmas, hope you have a very Merry Christmas and get to spend wonderful memory time with your families. Don't forget to do something special for someone else who is struggling right now as that is the reason for the season - love others more than you love yourself - that's what Jesus did and we are to be like him!
• Oh yes and since Ric's oncologist is Jewish want to make sure that we say Happy Hanukkah - which begins on Dec 20th!

Woohoo!

This is gonna be a short update - Ric is up another 5 lbs! YESSSSSS! Had another treatment today. We are enjoying things going in a positive direction now. Please keep Ric in your prayers for protection from side effects, continued weight gain, continued appetite and those tumors to be getting smaller and disappearing! Thanks for your love, prayers & support!