Maggie, Melissa & Steve
Round 4 chemo went well! Melissa has now completed one-third of her chemotherapy treatment! Dr. Bierman, her oncologist, remarked that Melissa is doing great! Maribeth, her nurse, commented that she looks wonderful! Melissa's lab work was good, lymphnodes continue to get smaller, and she still has hair! Melissa's positive attitude gets stronger everyday! She is determined to kick this cancer out of the park!! 
Power walking at the Mall
Excercise continues to be a part of her daily routine. She walks in the neighborhood, on the treadmill, or at the mall, works out with Wii Fit, and even ran a mile this week!Matt and Aimee designed purple wristlets and sent them to Steve and me to wear. The wristlet has Melissa's name on one side and the words "Courage, Faith, And Hope" on the other side. What a thoughtful gift to give us in support of Melissa.
Wristlets
Aimee & Matt
Matt & Skylar
Next Friday, March 25th, Melissa will have her second set of PET scan, CT scan, and Pulmonary test. Please keep those special prayers coming her way! Thank you!
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteWe continue to keep you in our prayers and you are on multiple prayer lists here in Jacksonville, Florida. You are doing so well, congratulations on your 1/3 mark of chemo completion! Love to all in Omaha-
Paula and Jim Mathews
Hey Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI've been following the reports here, and am happy to see you so upbeat and positive. You've been in my thoughts and prayers, and will continue to be in the coming weeks and months. I do have a request to make, however: would you mind telling that brother of yours that if he has time to make pretty bracelets for you, he certainly has enough time to reply to my emails and phone calls? The fact that I'm in Rome is no excuse! I'd appreciate it!
May God bless you and continue to strengthen you and your family,
Brother Thomas
HI Melissa,
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice to meet you on Saturday after the St. Peregrine Mass at the convent. Always good to meet face to face with the people for whom one is praying. Plus it was fun realizing that your mom and I know each other from Jazzercise. We will be praying this week as you get more tests this Friday.
Sr. Joan Houtekier, Marian Minister
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear things are going well. I think of you and pray for you daily.
Sending love and hugs your way!!
Katie LeFebvre