May 12, 2008 3p

Vicky is doing fantastic. Vic's doctor visit in April went great. Her tests and treatments will now be extended to a six month schedule. After reviewing her chart, the oncologist simply looked her in the eyes and said, "Your status is nothing short of a blessing from God". We are so blessed to have such a caring physician both here and in heaven. A miracle in progress. 

We slipped away to Florida again in April to visit Venice. 

March 28, 2008 4p

Latest CA27.29 numbers are in and at 22.9 Vic is pleased. I have added a chart of her past numbers at the left under CA27.29 Markers. She is doing great and extremely anxious for Summer to begin.

January 29, 2008 10a

Vicky is doing great. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and an amazing vacation to Florida this month. As a matter of fact, everything has been so great that I have been remiss in updating this site (sorry). 

Blessings abound and we appreciate each and every one of them. 

Vic does not go to the doc until April as she is on a six month interval now. Really incredible. 

Her work is going good and Kendall and I keep her plenty busy the rest of the time.

(New pics in Vic's Pics)

October 3, 2007 5p

Good Golly Miss Molly, Vic is happy today. She had her labs completed for her quarterly visit with the doc next week. Bone density, chest X-ray, blood panel...all Great. Plus, her CA27.29 marker came back at a low 17.2  Yep, she is happy.

On the job front, she managed to receive the hospital's "Employee of the Month" for September. 

What a great little star on this planet we call home. 

September 17, 2007 9:30a

Vicky had a great day yesterday with dear friends as they walked in the Susan G. Komen', "Race for the Cure" in Evansville. They left the house at 5:30a and the weather was perfect. The walk was a pleasurable three miles with tons of support at every corner and over 16,000 participants. . 

Of course, after the race a little nourishment and shopping was in order.  The support of great friends and family means the world to Vicky. Thank You so, so much!

August 28, 2007 9a

Vicky is doing great. She started working on her Masters in Nursing yesterday. Mostly online she will be busy every spare moment but she seems to like it that way. We were able to steal a few days to play on the river in Missouri. (pics in Vic's Pic's) 

July 5, 2007 8a

Great news: Vicky's latest labs on Monday came back and her CA27.29 marker was at 17.4
This marker test is the single point that is monitored quarterly to keep track of any activity. 

In March, the number was 22.7 which was good, but we will gladly take the lower number. 

Vicky is feeling great and busy as always. 

I posted a few pics under Vic's Pic's of our mini-vacation to Alabama. 

June 7, 2007 4p

Reviewed Vic's website today and realized it had been too long since an update was posted. Delightfully, there is nothing new to report. Vicky continues to be a miracle in progress and works as hard as ever each day. Her visit with the doctor last month went great. All the numbers are within their ranges and the doctor has become convinced that the meds are doing their job at halting any further progress. We know that we are so blessed that the right doctors came alongside Vicky to help her. Summertime will include a few mini-vacations to get us out of the normal routine but our real vacation this year will be this Fall to New England to check on the leaves. 

March 29, 2007 1pm

Vicky had her CA27.29 marker tested this week and it came back at 22.7 which is very good. She meets with the doctors in April for her six month checkup. We know that she is blessed, especially when we see the people in the news the last few days. Presidential candidate, John Edward's wife, Elizabeth, has now received the same diagnosis that Vicky received over three years ago. We hope and pray that her treatment plan is effective. Cancer management is becoming a concept that is very effective for many patients. Living alongside the disease can be accomplished. 

Thank You for all the prayers. Attitude and Faith are powerful medicines. 

February 20, 2007 11a

Vicky is doing great on the medical front. She is however very saddened today by the passing of her Grandmother, Elma Johnson. At the tender age of 94, Elma was a part of Vicky's life from birth to today and beyond. She will be missed but leaves a treasure trove of loving memories.

December 29, 2006 4:00p 

All is well here. Vicky had her marker test and Zometa treatment yesterday.  The test came back at 22.9 which is great. Everything on the medical front seems to be running smooth. 

We are sure that Jan1 will bring the usual resolutions but we are also sure that soon thereafter we will forget them. We wish a Happy New Year to everyone!

November 15, 2006 11a 

Vicky is doing great. She keeps as busy as possible. We are looking forward to the Holidays as they seem upon us.  

We have added a few pics to the Vic's Pic's and Kippy Pic's.