DECEMBER 30

Gary saw his doctor this morning and we received bad news. The cancer has progressed further and is now in his cerebellum. There are no other options, but to do more of the Methotrexate treatments.

They admitted Gary to the hospital today and will start to give him heavy amounts of fluids and sodium bicarbonate to prepare ahead of time for the MTX. Hopefully, by doing this, we may avoid the toxic effects of the MTX on his kidneys. They also called in the Nephrologist ahead of time. The Nephrologist have started the paperwork for the rescue drug out of England that they started to use during his last treatment. They are trying to anticipate ahead of time any problems Gary may have with his kidneys.

As written in previous posts, this drug has wrecked havoc on Gary and his kidneys and we have almost lost him twice, so he is in much need of your prayers as he goes through this.

Gary asked his doctor if he was going to beat this. Dr. Johnston said he would do all he could to make sure he did. He said that if he did not think Gary had a chance, he would be calling hospice right now, but he still feels there is hope. He said he would be offering extra prayers for Gary and then later asked us to pray for him as well.

Please pray:

*For Gary's physically healing. That he will not have complications with the MTX treatment and he will get relief from the pain.

*For his emotional well being. That he will be encouraged and will be strong and not give up in this fight.

*For me, as I care for him, to stay healthy and strong, both physically and emotionally.

*For our children and other family members. Our son Brian just left to go back to work and is on the road travelling today and tonight with his wife. Gary's parents and our daughter, Becky will be travelling tonight from Oklahoma and other family members may be travelling this week, so please include them in your prayers for their safety.

*And, for Dr. Patrick Johnston and his team of doctors. That God will give them wisdom in dealing with Gary.