Hello, all!  It's Sandi again.  First I want to thank you all on behalf of Mike and Susie for the outpouring of love and care shown through notes, calls, cards, meals, and most of all, prayer.

Mike planned a lovely birthday party for Susie on the 21st, and it was a full house!! It had been a rocky morning with the effects of the radiation, but Susie was feeling good by party time and she looked stunning.  It was truly a special time.  Many thanks to all who were able to be there!

Things are moving slower than anticipated on the treatment front.  Susie had a liver biopsy a few weeks ago to determine her eligibility for a study.  Unfortunately the sample taken was not a good one and they will have to do another biopsy next week. It will take an additional 7-10 days to get the results.

Meanwhile, Susie was FINALLY scheduled to do a trial for an internal pump to dispense pain medicine to targeted areas.  This process has been much slower than we were led to believe it would be, which has been frustrating.  But the trial was successful, and the surgery to install the pump has been set for June 25th.  We are praying for an opening in the schedule sooner than that, but at least it is scheduled.

She has completed her rounds of radiation on her cervical spine, ribs, and hip. The treatments are taking a toll and she will be feeling the effects for another week or two. Her throat is sore because of the radiation around her neck, so it is difficult for her to talk on the phone. She has been such a trooper! The radiation is exhausting and causes pain to an aready-pain-filled situation.  She is glad it's over - for now, anyway.

With all the frustrations and bumps in the road with scheduling, Susie maintains her sanity with the knowledge that God is not surprised by any of this. She and Mike continue this journey one step at a time with God's grace, his peace, and his provision.  Thank you for your continued prayer!