Summer Blessings

It's been a wonderful summer. Annie was on vacation, so we were able to spend time together. She accompanied me on my many medical appointments. We enjoyed sleeping in, dinners on the patio with our boys, a weekend trip, a family reunion, Shakespeare in the Park. My energy has been up, and the summer enjoyable. We see each event as God's gift, and not to be taken for granted.

Since July my PSA numbers have dropped under 100. At the last reading, it was 70. We praise the Lord for this development. The oncologist said that he expects it to continue on it's downward trend.

With Labor Day gone, Annie is back to her work in the schools; she will not be as free in her schedule. And as I have gained increased energy, I have added to my work hours. Some weeks I have been able to put in 40 hours. Our foster son John is back at school requiring conferences with teachers, sports schedules, etc.. The fall schedules will require adjustments on our parts.

We continue to be prayed for in person by faithful friends, and we know that many of you continue to hold us in your prayers. Thank you so much. I am surprised as I continue to meet new people who tell me that they are praying for me regularly (some say daily). I am convinced that these prayers are as important as the treatment. The formula that I see working is "one cup of chemo mixed with a daily cup of prayer."

As I continue in my treatments, please pray that the chemo destroys the cancer cells but not anything else. I would appreciate ongoing prayer that I be able to get restful sleep. As I increase work hours please pray that I will not overdo it, and overtax my system.

Thank you for upholding me in this battle.

-Cal-