Latest - 9/14/2007

Hi All,

Here is your latest WallyGram...

Wally had an appointment today at Virginia Mason for an endoscopic ultrasound to see if they could get a better picture of the tumor. They still were not able to get a real good picture so the doctors are of the mind that this is as good as it is going to get and are planning to aggressively pursue this mass and go ahead and do the surgery. The doctor would like to be able to do the surgery next Friday but since that is not his regular surgery day, he needs to be able to secure an operating room for the whole day. I should know by Monday or Tuesday if it's a go on Friday.
The surgery can last anywhere from 5 - 11 hours so it is pretty extensive.

Please pray specifically that Wally would be able to have the operation on Friday (better sooner than later), that the surgeons would be given wisdom and precision as they perform this very long, extensive surgery and that Wally would recover quickly and remain at peace. Also pray that I would know how to minister to him and stay strong for him and the kids. I'm trying to nutritionally boost his immune system so that he will be strong enough to get through the chemo.

We have been so blessed by all of you. Again, thank you for your cards, e-mails and phone calls. My WallyGram list keeps growing, we are overwhelmed (in a good way) by all of our friends and family who have shown their love and concern.

Until next time....

Sheri