Happy New Year 2008

Dear Ones,
Hello, we are still here and the battle continues. I am so proud of Marty for he continues to be a valiant and courageous patient. I have told several people that though I have never seen him in a weaker state of being than he is now,in my mind he has never been tougher ---- in all the ways that count.
Yesterday, he was seen in Dr. Clark's office and more antibiotics have been called in today. He is also going to try to wean himself of some of the many medications he has been on. He was already wondering how much of the way he feels is related to the MEDS. So, he is going to try to take less, but was cautioned not to just go cold turkey and stop everything. We got very little sleep last night and yet today is going a little better. Brandon, Curtis and Josh have all offered to help with anything Marty needs help with today and Steve is out there now plowing our driveway with his truck and blade. Deidra has sped to town to get Marty's perscription before the drug store closes. Angie continues to call and check on us as have Chris and Misti.
We appreciate the concern and love and physical help that all the kids, so many family members, so many friends and community members have been to us. I would say that we are starting out the year with grateful hearts. We are also discouraged that Marty, now past the surgeries and radiation is NOT feeling better than he is. Each day presents new and challenging problems and he struggles in new and different ways. I have never seen him be more tough.
We had a wonderful Christmas and continue to be touched by the generousity and kindness of others. I could write a book with each chapter being a touching, unbelievable story.
We did not make New Year's Resolutions this year, We hope to just make daily resolutions and try to do what's most important each day. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. Love,
LaRee, and of course, Marty.