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Today, being the 4th year since our beloved son, Eric died, was another day of GREAT sorrow in my life.

The oncologist called with the latest news from the results of the last CAT SCAN. David's tumor is inoperable, and has in fact, spread to his chest and lungs. Thus, surgery is not an option, and only drugs to attempt to shrink the tumor, and a blood thinner (injected daily) for the blood clot, plus pain medication to keep him comfortable, are the options.

Today was NOT a 'good news' day, yet we still have HOPE in a MIRACLE. However, the human 'real' side of us understands what this all means, and we are now in the darkest valley of our lives.

David can't eat much at a time, and is losing weight. He is in pain and uncomfortable, but never complains. I have to drag that out of him. His loving, kind, strong attitude is still in check as he tries to hold me up during this time of unbearable shock and pain...

I spoke with the oncologist at length tonight, and asked her some very tough questions. I know that most of you are like me, and would want to know the facts, and what you're dealing with. She told me that with some of the 'trial chemo drugs,' David could have 6-10 months to live. However, if he does not respond well to those drugs, or respond at all, then he has 2-3 months!

The hardest thing in the world to hear...

At this point, I need to talk with David and figure out just exactly what we are going to do, and how we are going to do it. We've never walked this particular path, in this particular valley before, so we don't have the answers.

We continue to trust in God; putting our faith in Him, and knowing that He has a bigger plan than any of us can imagine, and through our tragedies I hope that others continue to see Christ in us.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers. Please stay in touch, and come visit, as you are all very important to us.

With Love,
Linda & David