Good Health and New Ministry

There continue to be the regular MRIs and check-ins with Marks' doctors at HUP, and all remains very good. We always look forward to the visits with the surgeon who shows us Mark's MRI on the computer, comparing the latest pictures with previous ones. With his neuro-oncologist 4 weeks ago, we discussed the latest 9 week cycle which will soon wrap up a whole year of his cycles of 5 days of chemo/7 weeks of POLY ICLC injections/one week of rest (no meds). Because he is doing well with this therapy and has minimal side effects, the decision was made that he will do this indefinitely.

Friends have referred men with GBM tumors to Mark and he has met others at a Brain Tumor Support Group. Mark is happy to encourage them, share his story of God's grace to him, give them literature and Bible selections and pray for their healing. We call this his new ministry.

We enjoy Skype, a computer web cam program that allows phoning to have "live visits" with Kris. There's not a time when we disconnect without Mark saying "I feel like I was just in Thailand with her!" It really is fun to see her, and for her to see us on our screens as we talk. The sound and the picture are very clear for us.

Again we thank you for your continued interest and sustaining prayers.

Mark & Nan