The Best News Ever!

Yesterday William, myself, and Katie met with Dr. Russell (Katie's oncologist). And she gave us great news. The large tumor on Katie's left adrenal gland has shrunk in size by 1/2 to 2/3rds. Many of the tumors in her bones have shrunk as well...and those that didn't shrink have just disappeared! The only thing I could think as she was tell us this was "Thank you God!" It was so good to hear. Since everything is looking good, the surgery is scheduled for Monday July 6th at 7:30. We have to be at the hospital at 6:00 to do pre-registration and all that good stuff. Katie will be in surgery anywhere from 13 to 24 hours. Please pray for her and the surgeon (Jed Nuchtern). After surgery, Dr. Russell said to be prepared that Katie will go to ICU for a day or two and then be transferred to the cancer floor. She will have one week of recovery and then begin her 3rd round of chemo on July 13th. We should be home by the 15th or 16th of this month. We will be home about a week and then have to go back to the hospital (out patient) to get a central line placed in her groin and have the stem cells extracted. That is all the news for now. Thank you so much for all of your prayers and support. We love you all so much. And a big thank you to Aunt Marian who let us stay at her house Wednesday night so that we would be closer to the hospital.