I know that it has been a while since my last post, but when I tell you the "crud" has hit - it hit with a vengeance. I have coughed so hard that I am surprised I have not cracked a rib. I am finally on the second round of new meds and they are finally working. But on with the show, cause this is not about me.

Rebecca has done great. She has had a few side-effects from the Ipilimumab infusion, but they were mild compared to some. She has dry skin and mouth sores. The mouth was the worst. But we Googled it and she had her nurse call in a prescription for magic mouthwash! Wow, it really is magic. There are still issues with her mouth and tongue, but now she can eat. We aren't sure of the total make-up in this magic elixir but whatever they have in there, she likes it.


She is having some trouble with anxiety but we are learning to talk through those moments. I have battled this for years, so fortunately (I guess) I can help with teaching her how to do that. No one want to deal with this issue, but if I can help her figure out her triggers quicker than I learned mine - better for her.


Rebecca goes to CMC tomorrow for her third round of the ipi and Jennifer has kindly taken a day off so she can accompany her. We are praying that her blood counts are great and they just hook her up and start infusing her body with that great tumor fighting juice. Please continue to pray with us beginning at 9:45 tomorrow.


A huge thank you to all of you who remember her in your prayers and spread her name through prayer groups all around the world. Thank you for the cards, the gift cards, the donations, and the kindness you continue to show us. It has been amazing and eye opening to see who shows up when you need something the most. We continue to pray for those around us who are also suffering with illness, family illness, or other issues spoken or not.


There are blessings that we would have never known if not for this cancer. While we all want the cancer gone forever - the blessings are treasured gifts. And, if you don't know what really counts in this confusion we call life, it won't take you long when something happens that knocks you to your knees and takes your breath. And the strength that you find to deal with all of this - not sure where we get it but thankfully it is there when we need it. Both of my girls are strong women and they prove it time after time. This is no different - Rebecca is fighting this with all she has and Jennifer is standing right by her side! This cancer has met its match in those two - I know I would not want to go up against either of them.


Please continue to remember Rebecca and our family in your prayers. Please continue to share Rebecca's name to all you know. We can feel those prayers and while there are moments that we feel tired or afraid, we definitely  feel you right then. WE are grateful more than words can express and blessed to call you prayer warriors with us. May God continue to bless all of you!


~Jan~