Current status

Sorry all for not posting in so long but things have been crazy in my house. As far as Maria is doing, I would say pretty good. Her hair is coming in nicely and she no longer needs her scarves. We had the family and Gina out to my house for Easter and she looks fantastic! God is so good! She has her rough times and tires more easily. The plan is to continue a lower dose of her chemo drug Revlbmid (sp?) for at least two years to keep the symptoms of the disease at bay. Studies have shown that taking it in this dose has shown to extend the life by 5 years. The insurance again rejected payment but a special fund has approved it so we are so very grateful. She will continue to see her oncologist every 4-6 weeks and will not have any further testing other than blood work unless she becomes symptomatic or if the blood counts change. We have a busy weekend ahead with the out of towners coming in for my daughter's communion and then in two weeks, we will all meet again in Kansas City for Mary's daughter's communion. This will be a busy time for Maria especially with her oldest daughter graduating from St. Monica and then attending Kennedy high school in the fall. We are so grateful for all of the health and well-being of our family and ask that you remember Maria in your prayers because she feels the strength and love that so many strangers have given her! Take care and may God bless all of those suffering with cancer!