I guess it's time for an update, as it's been quite sometime since my last post. Much has taken place since the surgery. Long story short, that stupid tumor was showing signs of regrowth just a couple of weeks after surgery. However, at our 2 week post op visit to MDA, I couldn't get the Drs. to listen to me and do another MRI. They assured me that Jeff's headaches were caused by the surgery itself, not the tumor. They may be the experts, but I have become one! I knew where the signs were pointing, and I think Jeff did too. But we followed their lead, which suggested that Jeff might enroll in a trial that was about to close. As it turned out, his bloodwork excluded him from the trial. As the expert I've become, I didn't want him to participate in that trial. I didn't think it would benefit Jeff.

At my insistance, and with the help of Dr. Julie, our dear friend and wonderful physician, Jeff got another MRI, and guess what the results showed. Regrowth! Jeff started a new treatment plan yesterday combining Avastin with another chemotherapy. Avastin has shown some good results for slowing the growth of these tumors. Now, one day after the first treatment, Jeff is planning to go to the golf course with his buddies and hopes to feel well enough to make another trip to the ranch in South Texas with the guys. He is definitely making hay while the sun's shining!

He says he's "chosing" his attitude. If he can do it, so can you and I! He is a wonderful example to his family and friends!

Thanks for the continued prayers.

Jeff endured yet another 7 hour surgery today. He will be in ICU tonight and hopes to move to a private room tomorrow. More tumor was removed. We hope the surgery will provide good health so that Jeff can enjoy dove and deer season this Fall.

Again, I can't say enough how proud I am of my husband and his strength of character.