Messiah College and Sarasota, Florida

At his visit with the neuro-oncologist last Monday, Mark was removed from his weekly blood labs and referred for monthly testing. His appetite has returned with some resulting weight gain and, happily, an enjoyment of eating! We drove out to Messiah College mid-week for his two days of Trustee board meetings. On Thursday he was one of three alumni who were recipients of Messiah College Alumni Achievement awards. Our family: Jeff & Sara, Verna, and Dick and Dottie took the day off to be at chapel, a reception and a luncheon in his honor. Although Mark had been reluctant before these events, it turned out to be a day of celebration and enjoyment. We had opportunities to meet many friends during the two days there. Since he is not having any appointments soon, and with his doctor's blessing, we've made airline plans to go to our condo in Sarasota for two weeks, October 24-November 7. Florida sunshine and reconnecting with friends down there will be good for us now. We praise God for his goodness to us and for your prayers.