Pictures

Anyone that knows me knows that I LOVE pictures. I realized that I haven't put any pics up lately, except the event with the UNC baseball team. So, here goes:


James in a bomber plane at the Aviation Museum


We have figured out how to talk to Jon on the webcam.


James' cousin, Amanda, loves purses. But, I'll bet this was the first time she got one wrapped in dollar bills. This is what Aunt Laura did for her birthday. Do we have a crazy family, or what?


Aunt Trisha decided to take the kids to pick pumpkins (L-R, Cousin Rachael, our dear friend Semaline from Lebanon, Aunt Trish (in the back), Johannah with her cousin Brittney (Trisha's daughter), James, and Josh). But, they couldn't find the farm. So.....


.....this was their pumpkin patch. Thank you, Walmart.


James picked the biggest one!!!

Unexpected MRI Results

James had an MRI this last Monday. Now that he does not have a central line, getting the contrast can be quite traumatic - and this time was no exception. I'm not sure how many sticks it took, although I'm sure James can tell you exactly. But, we finally got it. Dr. Mogul, James' new oncologist, called today to say that the results show that the tumor is SMALLER than the August scan with pockets of necrosis (dead tumor) in the middle. This is actually the results we should see when he is on treatment. So, maybe all the supplements that he has taken this summer have truly helped. Dr. Mogul suggested that we don't start any treatment. He emphasized many times, "First do no harm." Although this is the oath that doctors take when becoming a doctor, I assure you they do not all practice it. So, it was quite a blessing to us to hear him say that. He feels that any treatment at this point may be more detrimental to James than beneficial. I have a feeling we are going to love Dr. Mogul as much as we have loved Dr. Goldman. We thank the Lord for giving us a doctor that is this understanding.

We will still await the opinion and suggestions of Dr. Buryznski in Houston. But, for now, this is good news!!!

Now, we are looking forward to a very blessed Christmas and we pray that you all have the same!!