My 3rd chemo was on Monday, but before I was given the infusion, the PA measured the tumor.

• Feb 5th (Starting point): 5.5 cm x 6.5 cm (rough measurements taken by hand). Size of a tennis ball or an orange
• Feb 26th: 3.5 cm x 4 cm. Size of a golf ball
• March 19th: 2.5 cm x 3 cm

We are praising God for His continued healing, and are obviously thrilled with any progress in the right direction.

I have an ultrasound next Wednesday (the 28th) to do a more precise measurements, but I was excited the PA felt the tumor was much less dense.  In addition to measuring the mass smaller, she said the edges of the tumor were much less defined (less dense) than in weeks past.  We are so thankful for such great news.

Right now, I am in the throes of the “bad week”.  It should last until approximately Good Friday.  Very fitting!  Please pray for grace and endurance during this valley.  Specifically, we are praying for:

• Physical strength and endurance for Gabe and our precious parents, who are the acting care-givers.  They are heroes in our eyes, caring for our four little ones, and keeping the household running better than I do!
• Emotional and spiritual strength (or reliance on the Lord).  This is a physical test to be sure, but it is equally an emotional and spiritual one.
• Relief from the nausea
• Energy to be present with the kids.  Its easy for the adults in our home to understand that I need space, peace, quiet.  It’s not easy for our sweet 5, 3, and 1 year olds.  They simply want to play with Mommy or to be around Mommy.  And more than anything, I want to have the energy to be with them.
• No rash this time around.  The last two rounds, I’ve had a pretty impressive “acne-type” rash on my right side.  Probably 75 – 100 individual “pimples” that take a week forming, coming to a head, and then resolving.  It is pretty painful / irritating (and itchy) as you can imagine.  So far, so good!
• Wisdom with what I eat. Of course, I want to eat well, drink enough, and keep my strength up.  But I certainly have “gotten into trouble” with what I’ve eaten too. And having a bloated, rumbling tummy on top of everything is not pleasant.

Thank you for all the continued encouragement!  We are often amazed by the gift of cards, texts, calls.  You are buoying our spirits during this season.