Monday

We had quite a shock today when the doctor's released Joe from the hospital. They said he has done better than any patient ever has. I am not surprised. I don't know how he finds the strength and positive attitude to do what he does. With that, he wasn't quite well enough to make the drive home, so we graciously accepted the offer from Wayne and Rebecca to stay in their guest home. The home was built strictly to help those in need, and let me tell you, it is a healing home. Joe is doing so much better just from being in this home than he was for days in the hospital. It truly was a blessing for me to be able to stay here while Joe was in the hospital and for both of us to stay here upon Joe's release. I can't thank Wayne and Rebecca enough for their Christian Kindness! And a special thanks to the rest of the Tucson gang. They continued to offer help, assistance and friendship while we were here. What a great group of people - thank you all! Joe has a drainage tube and 40 staples in his abdomen. He has to keep them for another 2 weeks. We'll come back to Tucson and meet Dr. Ong and then back to the oncologist a few days later. Between the 2 doctor visits, we'll learn more about the next steps. Thank you all for your continued prayers. They are working and what got us all through this difficult week. All our love, Joe, Sherrie and family "In all things, God works for the good of those who love him." (Romans 8:28)