July 29, 2004

Michael is on countdown with his radiation. Today was #10 which means he only has 9 treatments left!Michael also saw the Radiation Doctor today and she gave him a “glowing” report (no pun intended). She is amazed at how well he is doing. Michael does seem to have some mouth sores starting, but we are just committing this to prayer. The Dr. told him the importance of using his mouth rinse (baking soda and water) and that he needed to use his sponge toothbrushes. Michael has taken this to heart and is no longer complaining about the mouth rinse and brushing his teeth with his new toothbrushes. He is also showing some radiation burns on his neck now and so he is more consciences of putting on his cream. At first he thought it was a “girl thing” to put face and neck cream on. Now he knows that it is only for his own good. Michael is also receiving cards and letters from people around the country. In fact, he got a card from someone in PA that apparently has friends in Poland. They let us know that they are even praying in Poland for Michael’s healing!!! PTL!!! We are just amazed at the outpouring of support thru cards and letters from people around this country, and now around the world! Churches in the community are lifting Michael up in prayer during their services; people we barely know are bringing meals to help lift burdens; and phone calls and letters from people we have never met are sending words of encouragement to let us know that we are not alone. This is what the “true” Christian church is about. We may not all go to the same church or have “exactly” the same beliefs, but when a brother or sister in the Lord has a burden, we are commanded to help carry those burdens. We may not be able to thank each one of you individually, but please know that we appreciate everything that each one of you has done for our family.