Busy week

This week was a busy one. On Monday Relay for Life in Barry County had it's kickoff. Tom was a guest speaker and I was at the front table greeting and selling tickets for the "Taste". It was a success!

Cody finished his meets for Wrestling and on Saturday had a tournament. He finished the 3rd in his class out of 8 schools that participated. Not bad for his first year in wrestling...great job Cody!

Saturday evening we had our 2nd Annual Cancer Suck Euchre Tournament. We had 44 participants and the room was packed. It was a night of laughter and fun. We were so blessed to have people come out to support our cause. Our first place winner was from Jonesville MI. congrats Scott. We had comments already about who will come (and win) next year!

Sunday our church celebrated our 6 year birthday at Voice of Hope. People stood up and talked about their experience in the life of our church. It was great and encouraging to hear how God has walked with so many and how we in turn effect each other. I believe everyone who got up declared our church a "family". When Tom got up his testimony brought about some tears. Another member, who just last week lost her dad to cancer, got up to speak with her husband and there were not many dry eyes in the audience. Thanks family for being there for so many!

I received the news this past week that Tom's calcitonin levels have dropped to 981. It is hard to understand why these levels go up and down but we celebrate every time it drops! Thank you God!

1 Corinthians 4:20-21 "The Kingdom of God is not just talking; it is living by God's power. Which do you choose? Shall I come with punishment and scolding, or shall I come with quiet love and gentleness?"

Traveling Companion

Tom received a call a week before he left for Detroit. A longtime friend, Todd had decided to tag along with him. Sunday morning they headed out at 6:10 a.m. Tom had his MRI on Sunday morning. Monday, they headed back to West Bloomfield for a CT and Bone Density scans. Tuesday morning they went to downtown Detroit and met with the doctor for the results. Tom was told that the scans came back with good results. The scans did show that there was a spot in Tom's chest. The doctor said that he was not too concerned at this time. It could have shown up due to the way the drugs were pushed or the position Tom was in during the scan. He stated that he would like to watch for it on the next scans in June.

The guys had a good time hanging out together. I am so grateful that Todd was able to go with him. A big thank you for the rest of his family also that had to give up their dad & husband so Tom would not have to go alone.

The next time Tom will be heading down to Detroit is April 5. This will be during Spring Break for the kids. We will have to decide if this will be a family trip.

Psalms 43:5 "Trust in God! I shall again praise him for his wondrous help; he will make me smile again, for he is my God!"