September 11th

WOW, just writing the date gives me chills thinking of that day, so many years ago. We're so blessed & grateful to live in a country that country means so much! Thanks so to all who gave a little or all to get us thru that horible day.

Here in Zion IL, they have the largest Labor Day Parade in the nation that we were priviledged to watch on Monday. We are very close to Great Lakes Navel station so they were the 1st band in the parade, along with the Marine & ROTC bands. WOW, how exciting to see them in their dress uniforms. And priviledged is what I felt. And then more emotions surfaced when a float came by looking like the firemen with our flag atop of the ground zero rubble, but this one used real soldiers. Oh my goodness, that had to have touched every heart there, it sure did ours! Thank you to all that serve that we can be free.

Well, I'm finished with 5 treatments now and still very itchy so my Dr has suggested that I see an Accupuncture therapist which I did on Thursday, she thinks that she can help my itching.  He also wants me to take Raiki classes (something about mind/body techniques) that's on Monday.  We also saw a dermitoligist but she didn't have any suggestions.  I'm beliving that these treatments will bring relief along with the radiation.

We're getting homesick for family, friends & home and its only been 3 weeks, 6-7 to go.  Thanks so much for your prayers, cards, emails and posts here.  It's amazing to think of all of you that care so deeply for us.  May God bless you all!

Prayer Requests;
***wisdom for the Doctors to find relief for the itching
***Safety & protection for family at home
***encouragement for Leon & I as we await a cure


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