June 21, 2005

Hey all,

I wanted to let you know the new info we've got. Actually it is a huge praise. Although the tumor is quite large, they are calling it primarily non-invasive with only micro-invasion. I will still have to have surgery to have the tumor removed with possible follow-up surgery. We'll hopefully meet with the surgeon today to decide when. This does mean that I will not have chemo before the surgery and possibly will not need it after either, (we'll know that after they look at the whole tumor and check the lymph nodes they will take out during surgery).
We still have a lot of questions, but when an oncologist tells you he has "good news" you have to be a little comforted, okay, a whole lot comforted! God continues to be so good to us and we are still very calm and ready to get on with treatment. Thanks again for your prayers, God is answering them and helping us keep our minds stayed on Him... you are all a part of our healing and dealing...

we love you, nea and tim