May 05, 2008 Barberton, OH

Well...another update. As you all should know I saw my doctors in March at Cleveland Clinic and there was another spot that showed up and at first they thought since it was in the Radiation Zone that it was just probably from radiation damage, just now showing up but they wanted to wait and talk with the other six hospitals that over see my case and get their opinions as well. (They all get sent a copy of my scans and reports electronically and sit down on a Thrusday and discuss it at length)

Allen and I were just notified this past week that they have decided to put me back at every 3 months for exams and not the 6 months like I was. There is a new spot right off the base tumor and with every scan it looks brighter and larger on the MRI. So, we are back on being more on alert so to speak. When I see them on July 22nd I will also be talking with them about seeing a doctor for starting chemo. When we should start, how much--all the usual stuff.

The children do not know yet so I would appreciate everyone letting Allen and I telling them in our way, when we have all the info. We all knew sooner or later this time would come. God has kept me this long and He has heard my prayers. I trust Him. I do not want anyone to curse God for this, He loves me. He has kept me for almost 12 years. I know of one man here in Barberton alone, who had the same tumor and died not even 7 months after diagnosis. I have been blessed. God is good. ---For those who do not understand how I can feel this way, it is because I am saved. Not that I want to die, not that I want to leave my husband and children. I have faught for 11 years and will continue to do so but no one knows their time and I will not curse my God for this. It is only by HIS Grace and Love that I am still here. I will never deny Him that praise.

Just continue to pray for Allen, I and the kids. I am not giving up. I am still working and going on with my life as God would want me too. When I loose my hair again many peopole at work are willing to loose theirs with me. That is the kind of support that means alot, not asking all of you to shave your heads of course. I will go into work BALD AND PROUD!!!!!

God bless ya all,

Naomi