September 8th

Dear Ones,

I had an appointment with my NeuroOncologist today to review the results of Monday's MRI. Praise God that there has been no new growth! Based on this and the fact that there is no research that indicates chemotherapy is effective at treating an initial brain tumor of this type, I am going to follow the advise of my doctor and discontinue the chemotherapy treatment. The plan as it stands now is to have an MRI every two months unless something shows up or I begin having symptoms. If new growth is observed my doctor will take into consideration location, size, etc., to create a new plan. Until then, no more turning green or being a human pincushion.

For now things are beginning to feel strangely normal. My hair is growing back, I am enjoying being back at work full time with the kids and families that I love, my best friends Heather and Dallas have moved in across the street (along with several others), Dianne (my former roommate) along with Lenny (my brother) have moved into my house (making three pairs of siblings between the two houses), Amy (my sister) is back at school in Philadelphia, and my parents are just finishing week-long visit with me before heading back to Indy.

I praise God for all he has done and continues to teach me through this experience. The blessings continue to astound me. I thank you for your faithfulness in prayer and support of myself and my family.

Love,
Katy