news articles and Human Race

Hello everyone,

I didn't get a Monday update out this week, but this is actually a good time to do it. Ian's had a bit more nausea than usual this week, but pain has been pretty low. We only have one more chemo treatment! Yeah! This Monday we hope to fit in the end of chemo Pulmonary Function Test and Echocardiogram. The following Tuesday, June 1, he will have the PET and CT scans and then Monday, June 7, we will see all the Drs. again for the results. Of course we are praying the cancer is gone and we will have no need for radiation, which will be the next course of treatment if there is still any sign of cancer.

My Dr.'s office went ahead and set up an appointment for me to see my surgeon on June 8, so we'll be traveling south 2 days in a row that week. It's earlier than planned, but my anxiety levels are such that it will be good to move forward.

I have had to face the reality that even though I am counting my blessings and am so grateful for the good news, I still have enough stress, anxiety and just extra stuff to do to feel overwhelmed! Fortunately next week we will have a break. I hope to have a couple of days away on my own next Tues. and Wed. and then the family will join me for a much needed vacation at David's parents' home on the Monterey coast. I am very much looking forward to it, even though the garden isn't finished, the yard is a mess, my frig. really needs to cleaned, etc., etc....!

I have a couple of neat things to share as well. Here are links to a couple of articles talking about Ian from one of our local papers this week:http://www.weeklycalistogan.com/articles/2010/05/20/news/local/doc4bf47843944a5228525024.txt

http://www.weeklycalistogan.com/articles/2010/05/20/news/local/doc4bf47b7678918045240806.txt

Here is a photo of Ian and his friends during a break in the Human Race walk they did Sat., May 8, where they raised over $700. for the Leukemian Lymphoma Society!

Thank you all so much for your love and support. Keep praying, please! You hold us up. Love, Natalie!