And it came to pass...

Paul has finished his fourth (and FINAL!) cycle of chemotherapy. His doctors have decided that since he is responding so well...actually the cancer is responding well...Paul still got just as sick from the treatments...that he won't have to go through a fifth round. We have another appointment with Dr. Andtbacka at Huntsman Cancer Institute on Wednesday the 12th for a pre-operative exam. We are hoping and praying hard that he will be able to have the surgery this year instead of after the first of next year. Paul hasn't had another PET scan since the one on Halloween, but the tumor under his arm continues to shrink and it is more mobile, meaning it isn't attached to his chest wall like it was. The doctors are very encouraged with the progress. He still lost quite a bit of weight this last cycle, but he is slowly getting his energy and appetite back and is able to work some.

We are so grateful for all the faith and prayers and generosity of our family and friends. It means alot to us!

The boys are as busy as ever. Jacob and Cameron are going on a school field trip to Idaho Falls to see the Nutcracker Ballet today. Cameron did a great job on his Japanese culture book report. He learned sumi (Japanese calligraphy) to share with his class. Next Monday, Jacob has a presentation about how Christmas is celebrated in the Netherlands. He was practicing on Paul last night. Hayden had a dance recital(?) last week with his 6th grade class. The teacher taught them proper etiquette and several dances. Then they performed for their parents. Yes...he had to dance with girls. I have video, if any of you want to see it. Parker was in heaven last Thursday or Friday...I forget which. He didn't have school since he didn't have to take finals, so he went with friends up to Grand Targhee for some snowboarding. He still has a silly grin on his face! Speaking of finals, grades are in and everyone did well. Parker...all A's, Hayden...A's and a B+, Cameron...A's, Jacob doesn't get letter grades yet, but he's doing fine. Tyler is working with Paul and will be moving to a different apartment next week (cheaper rent). If any of you have a couch and/or dresser you want to get rid of, contact Tyler.

Thanks again for your love and support!