Since the last update Michael has lost weight, lost energy and had an increase in pain. That one sunny day Saturday 10/26/24 when we went on a hike was really out of alignment with how he had been feeling. So, it was a real gift. Since then, it seems he is fading from this life… Read more

We had tea with the pastor and his wife of a local church we have actually enjoyed attending over the last couple of months. It was a fun open conversation and we shared a lot of stories. Friday night we realized the anti-biotic wasn’t working for Michael’s bladder infection. So, we got up Saturday morning… Read more

Hello loved ones. Michael has shown some improvement in his blood counts. However, the ascites continues to put pressure on his organs and back, sometimes painful and generally uncomfortable. Then he came down with a bladder infection, and one of the stitches on a biliary drain broke off. We communicated with the doctor’s offices and… Read more

First of all, I want to thank all of you for your prayers and love which you have so generously poured out on my behalf. Your outpouring of love is truly life giving. This past month I kept asking God to heal me so I can have another chance to live and give and minister… Read more

You all are due an update! Michael came home on Monday 9/30/24. First at 7:20AM I had an appointment at the endodontist for tooth pain. There I got scheduled for a root canal the very next day. It seems when things go, the really go all out. Haha! It is a huge relief for me… Read more

Hello all! It has been 14 days since my last official health update. A lot has happened since then. We did have a great meeting in Portland hosted by the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) but it is a lot to digest. So maybe we take baby steps? The stool tests show that Michael still has enough… Read more

Hello all! First of all, thank you for reading these reports and any good thoughts you can send our way. This ALWAYS helps! I am so thankful for you all and the language of love that connects us all. Healthwise, Michael has continued along with his digestive system struggling. Hah! I can say that we… Read more