My family has enjoyed one of the best weeks in recent memory! Karen's energy level has drastically improved. She has been able to go shopping (first time driving a car in two months) and do things she enjoys at home like cooking, swimming and being a busy mom.

Today, 28JUL05, she began her 2nd cycle of Xeloda (chemotherapy). It's taken orally and her dose is now 1150 mg every twelve hours for the next 14 days. As discussed in earlier updates she wasn't able to complete the 1st cycle due to debilitating mouth sores and hand/foot syndrome.

Please pray that she will tolerate this cycle well with no side affects and that her health would continue to improve. All things are possible with God!