Joe had a great report from the Doctor today. They said the Lymph node tumor has shrunk and that it looks good. He still has another 2 days Radiation this week and then off for the weekend. Then they resume again on Monday. He said that everything tastes the same now just the texture is different. Matt made him a grilled cheese and chips for dinner and he said they both tasted the same. I cant imagine eating a grilled cheese and have it taste like a bland rice cake. His throat is getting a little sore and he is getting some blisters around his teeth but they don't hurt yet.

I want to also assure everyone that we have a great system in place for the needs we have. Mindy Barber organizes people for our household groceries, cleaning supplies, needs like that, Stephanie Barnes handles scheduling transportation for Joe and household projects we have, Vicki Fancher bring our kids home from school everyday, Bryan & Ashley Wilkes and Gary & Rebecca Scoggins is collecting financial help (this being the most immediate need we have right now paying day to day bills, doctor copays and prescriptions), Rebecca Scoggins handles arranging meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, and Lynn Faulk helps me with household chores and misc items with the kids. There are many more that help and I am sorry that I have not listed everybody. If there is an area that you would like to help in please let one of the above people know or let me know. We know this is going to be a long road and we have just started. Joe still has 7 more weeks of treatments before the recovery period even begins. We really do appreciate everything that is being done and hope that people continue to help during this time of need.

Thanks for all the PRAYERS!
Love,
Crystal