No One Fights Alone

That's our theme for the Joe Kahler Klassic Golf Tournament.  We have been so blessed to have all of you support us during this ordeal, that we wanted to capture a theme depicting our fight.  The golf tournament is really coming together, thanks to all of you.  If you haven't already done so and would like to golf, please email Ray Rawlins right away.  The spots are filling up fast.  If you don't golf and would like to come to lunch, please let us know that as well.  All the information is in the flyer posted on the last blog update.  Joe and I will not be golfing, but will be around the entire time visiting with our support system.  In addition, we will be having a silent auction and a raffle.  If you have anything you would like to donate, all donations are greatly appreciated.  Anything from golf products, gift certificates, books, home goods, sporting goods, cooking....  anything.  Just contact me at sherriekahler@hotmail.com and I'll arrange a pick up.

To update all of you on Joe's progress, his bowels are still not cooperating.  He's struggles daily, but doesn't let it get him down.  He had a doctor appt today and Dr. S was so impressed with Joe's attitude and fight to get through this.  He said his blood counts were slowly improving, but he was not going to try any chemo in the near future.  He still has a way to go to handle those treatments.  Joe does receive IV's of fluids weekly and an IV called Avastin.  Avastin is not a chemo, but has been administered with each chemo treatment in the past.  It prevents the cancer from spreading by restricting access to the blood vessels (which is the mode of transportation for the cancer).  He's always received Avastin with chemo, so now they are just administering it alone since it doesn't have the side effects of chemo.  It won't stop the cancer from growing, but hopefully it is stopping the cancer from spreading. 

On a positive note, Joe and I are flying to California on Thursday, along with his brother Norm from MN.  Joe and his brother are being honored at their high school.  They both received the "Spirit of the Year award" their Senior Year.  I'd say, he's still our Spirit of the Year!!.  On Saturday, we travel an hour to our Whittier College homecoming to spend the day with our college friends.  I haven't seen Joe this excited about anything in a long time.  Watch for pictures in the next blog.

Thanks again for all your prayers, love and support.  We really feel like things are improving because of the support we get from all of you.  We know we aren't fighting this alone!! 

Love to all,
Sherrie and Joe