Easter blessings

As mentioned in my previous post, I won't return to a "normal" blogging routine until the end of April, when my work schedule should ease up a bit. However, I wanted to take a moment today to thank everyone who has been thinking of us and praying for F.

F is still hanging in there; we take two steps forward and one step back. The treatment continues to break down the tumor, but we have to cycle through on and off days, due to the bleeding and other adverse effects. It's a difficult tumor to treat, as the breakdown results in a lot of fluid buildup, which is very uncomfortable for him. We're working with various combinations of Chinese herbal regimens, as well as artemisinin, and standard Western pain relievers. On good days, he's almost his old self, just slower. We hope to have more of the good days and less of the bad.

Once again, thanks for the comments, prayers, and kind thoughts. May your Easter be filled with blessings and peace.