Hi Mel's Team, 

There's no better way to start this entry than by saying I am CANCER AND CHEMO FREE!!! 

Over the past month, I have undergone every test and scan available for detection of cancer, and each one has come back negative!!  We cannot begin to express our thankfulness to our Abba Father for all the many (and I do mean many) miracles He provided through my year long cancer journey! If anyone doubts that God still performs miracles, then all they have to do is look at me!

The fact that I am cancer free today is due not only to my excellent cancer care team,  but also to all of you who prayed so faithfully for my family and me over this past year. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the love and support each one of you has poured into us throughout this journey!

We are excited to start a new season of life God has planned for us! 

Much love, Rick and Melissa

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.  1 Peter 5:10-11