March 4, 2009

Dear Family and Friends,
First of all I want to thank you for all the support that we have felt for everyone. Sunday was a special day as we know that many were united in fast and prayer for my mom. There is nothing new to report as far as what we know about the cancer. We appreciate everyone for respecting her wishes not to call or visit. This is not because she doesn't want to hear from you! She is extremely weak and occasionally nauseous. She also isn't sleeping well. Even though she is on oxygen, even getting up to go the bathroom makes her winded. She also has to limit the amount of talking that she does because that also makes her winded and wears her out - this is why she can't have a lot of phone calls. Even though she can't take phone calls, she still needs to know of your love and support. Some of you have written her, but if you haven't - please take the time to write her a note or email her. We are printing up everything she receives and putting it in a notebook for her to have and look over. She appreciates notes so much already and it has been amazing to me how uplifting and comforting even little messages are to all of us. The notes will be a strength to her and our family for the next several months. Please pray that she will be able to get the rest she needs to gain strength so she can be on the road to recovery.