Dear family,

Two weeks ago Janae had a full body scan. Later her Wenatchee Oncologist, Dr. Garrison called to tell her that he didn’t see anything in the scan and that everything looked very good. He took a few extra minutes on the phone to tell her, that people just don’t do as well as she has done with brain cancer as advanced as she had. This was great news to hear that she is doing so well. When I visit the doctors with her and see their faces, I can also tell that they feel she is doing marvelous, even far better than they can believe.

Dr. Garrison suggested a couple of weeks ago that she should see a dermatologist just to make sure nothing was happening that would allow the melanoma to grow or expand. As a result of a visit with the Dermatologist, last week Janae had 3 moles on her back removed and tested. Yesterday the dermatologist called her back and told her that one of the moles contains melanoma. She made an appointment for next Monday to have it completely removed including extra material around it just to be safe. This of course has caused Janae a lot of worry.

Janae and I are here at the University of Washington Medical Center. Today she is having blood work done as well as an MRI scan of her brain. We met with her Oncologist, Dr. Rockhill at the U of W. He told us that today’s scan looks about the same as the last time (March 2010) or slightly better. He showed us several of the tumors using the measuring tool on the computer and we could see that they are slightly smaller than last time we reviewed them with him. This is Great News. She is feeling better and getting stronger ever so slowly.

It is so wonderful to have her doing so much better. We feel very blessed that her progress has been so significant. We are very thankful for each day and for her continued progress with the cancer treatments that she has and continues to receive. We appreciate all of your expressions of love, thoughtfulness, and kindness as we go through these difficult times. Your prayers and friendship mean the world to both of us.

We love you all,
Calvin and Janae

Good morning to you all! It's a beautiful day today in Rock Island. Ihave been up cleaning the garage and bedrooms. A never ending task I'm afraid. I'm looking forward to my nap.

I was warned by a "friend" that if I didn't keep this up better that I am going to be dumped by her....(thanks Mindy.) A true friend.

I go to Seattle tomorrow for a brain scan. I haven't had one in about 3 months so of course I'm a bit anxious. This last week I went in for a breast exam, had 4 moles that they were supposing were pre-cancerous removed. I go back in next Tuesday to have the sticthes all taken out.
I am feeling good most of the time nowbut don't really know until tomorrow what going on in my head. I have finished 6 months of Chemeo and I'm sure that is one of the reasons I am feeeling better. My lab work that I have done every 2 weeks seems to look good. The doctors are beginning to wonder why I am still here. I tell them I belieeve in miracles and have great people with faith praying for me.

I want to thank you so much....all of you, for thinking of me through cards, calls, and prayers. I really can feel them and think of many of you individually.

May you be blessed in your chanllenges also.
Life really is a precious gift. Find a way to really enjoy your blessings!

my love to each of you,
Janae


"YOU CAN MAKE THE PATHWAY BRIGHT"
You can make the pathway bright, Fill the soul with heaven't light
If there's sunshine in your heart; Turning darkness into day
As the shadow's fly away, If there' sunshine in your heart today.

You can speak the gentle word to the heart with anger stirred,
If thee's sunshine in your heart; Thou it seems a little thing,
It will heaven's blessing bring, If there's sunshine in your heart today.

You can do a kindly deed to your neighbor in his need,
If there's sunshine in your heart, And his burden you will share
As you lifet his load of care, If there's sunshine in your heart today.

You can live a happy life in this world of toil and strife,
If there's sunshine in your heart ; And your soul will glow with love
From the perfect Light above, If there's sunshine in your heart today.

If there's sunshine in your heart, You can send a shining ray that will turn the night to day;
And your cares will all depart, If there's sunshine in your heart today!

Have a great day!

Hello to all my dear friends and family:
I'm a little late on this from yesterday. They canceled my appointment the last minute for my scan and sent me to have a whole body check on my skin....very complete one! I had 6 spots frozen off and one bigger one scrapped and sent in. It looks like I will have s small surgery next week for 3 black funny looking moles on my back. She said they would just take about 4 stitches each so not a big deal. She told me that I need to remind myself that I do not have brain cancer. The cancer has mastatised to my brian, but my cancer is melanoma. She said it could have moved from my skin and chased up to my brain cells while my immune system was trying to stop it. It sounded good to me! That means it may not show up in any of my organs. Notice I said, "may not." Melanomia is such a difficult thing to have. they really don't much about it which makes it so unsure. I feel good about going to Dr. Sequin....now my 6th doctor I can add to my list. They have reschduled my scan in Seattle on June 23rd.

You will hear from me before that! Love you all. Thanks again for you faith and hope and cards.

Janae


P.S. My daughter Bergen is having triples, due on Christmas day but will most likely willgo early.

John 16:7
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you tha t I go away; for if I go not away, the COMFORTER will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.


I love this scripture. I think it teaches us that the Lord does have have our side for us to establish trust and faith in him, but doesn't leave us alone. We are blessed with the Holy Ghost.