We just returned from a much needed "vacation." OK, maybe it was just my 30 year class reunion in beautiful Stratford, TX followed by a couple of days in the high country of Red River, NM with my sister and brother-in-law, but we had a great time! Jeff laughed a lot at the reunion, and really enjoyed the cool mountain air. He even got a little fly fishing in.

Jeff has completed his week of chemo with seemingly no side effects! He has a couple more weeks on the Accutane followed by a week off before starting the routine over again. He is back to work about 1/2 time. He is doing remarkably well, and we haven't killed each other yet over my driving! If all goes well, he will be driving again in September. Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!

We'll keep you posted.

Today we received some wonderful news! The scans show no new tumor growth! Because of the clotting complications, Jeff has not been able to start treatments and has gone 2 months with no treatment! The Dr. was very pleased that no growth appeared during that time. Jeff is now ready to start the next phase of treatment which consists of chemo for five days in a row along with Acutane for 3 weeks, then one week off. This will continue for 2 months at which time we will return to MD Anderson for evaluation. There will be side effects, primarily fatigue, but we all know that he can handle pretty much anything!

We realize there will probably continue to be some bumps in the road, but we are thrilled with the news from today!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYER, AND GOD BLESS!!!!!

Maggie and I returned from Miami yesterday. The tournament and weekend was a lot of fun and very tiring. The girls did well, winning about 1/2 of their games. When we got home, Jeff left for Houston with his brother Greg. I was simply too worn out to go this time. Greg wanted to see the place anyway.

Jeff called and said the meeting with the pulmonary doctor went well. He only has to be on the oxygen when sleeping and when exerting himself. If he's just hanging around he doesn't need it. He also met with the oncologist who said he can't start treatments until his oxygen levels have improved. His follow up visit will be the 21st. We hope to get him started on treatments at that time.