Celebrating Life . . .

Mark's 70th birthday party was truly a Grand Slam event! We enjoyed circulating among the almost 200 guests who turned out on Sunday afternoon to celebrate with us. This was March 25 . . . exactly 10 months since his auto accident that signaled a medical problem resulting in the diagnosis of Glioblastoma brain tumor. Mark said that he enjoyed this celebration more than both of his retirements together. : )
A week ago Mark was given clearance to resume driving. He is delighted to be the pilot again. His MRI on Friday, March 23 was very good. So he continues in the same round of treatment as previously prescribed. He tolerates his chemo (one week out of nine) very well and the seven weeks of injections of an Interferon type drug which always follow that. We are happy to be able to be involved in most of our normal activities.
"To God be the glory!"

Come to a Phillies Birthday Party for Mark!

Wow! What a pile of cards in our mailbox here in Florida. Mark has received over 120 cards . . . for which we thank all of you who mailed him your wishes for his 70th birthday!
We will return to our Souderton home soon where we will host a Surprise Birthday Party at an Open House on Sunday, March 25, 4-6 p.m. at Souderton Brethren in Christ Church. You are ALL invited. If you know of anyone else who would like to come, please do invite them. The church address is: 494 Cherry Road. It's just south of Frederick's Flowers, off Bethlehem Pike. Theme: Baseball. It's certain to be a Grand Slam affair, so don your Phillies shirts, caps, etc. & join us for ballpark refreshments as we surprise Mark.
You can RSVP to Jeff (JSGaris@aol.com) or by cell phone: 215-694-4783.