Baby, It's cold outside!!!!

We've been having some really cold weather here in the Pacific Northwest. This afternoon when I took the dogs down to the lower portion of our property to play ball much of the grass was still frosty. The dogs love to go down there and play. Our lower field is huge and they could chase the ball all day. I've gotten quite proficient at using the "tosser" and can throw the ball way out there. Usually, when Mali is able to catch the ball, she runs wildly for the creek with Jazzy following her, barking and yipping all the way. Today, even though it was freezing, Mali still headed for her beloved water. She even layed down in the creek and rested for a while!!! BRRRRRR!!! Jazzy will follow her into the water reluctantly and only to steal the ball in order to bring it back to me. I think the pictures are darling. Jamaica simply goes outside to go to the bathroom and then races back to the door. It is way too cold for him!!!


An update on Richard is that he continues to do pretty well on the temador. His last dose, for this round, will be on Friday and then he has seven precious nights off of it. His biggest complaint so far is that there is an increase in his fatigue. He's also is experiencing some wierd symptoms that are difficult for him to explain (maybe more flu-like symptoms???) but he seems to be hanging in there. He does more blood work tomorrow. According to the results of this bloodwork they will decide whether to increase the chemo dose or not. I don't know whether to wish for a dose increase or not.


We both remain very confident that this is exactly what we should be doing. We are still so blessed to be working with the team of doctors that have truly been brought to us. I know that Rick is getting tremendous medical care and that we are stomping the HECK out of any cancer cells that possibly could have survived major brain surgery, intense radiation and a 6 week round of temador chemo therapy.

His little noggin' is still hairless in spots and he has chosen to keep shaving it. I think he looks darling. He looks sosososo awesome in his hats and has taken to rubbing his head all the time. It must

feel good to him. I love rubbing his head. To me it is a treasure!!!

Thank you for your continued support and well wishes. We feel your positive energy and prayers. I hold my friends and family so very close. I don't know what we would do without all of you.



Blessings and love,



Sherri