Good news!

Jamie had a mammogram today; the radiologist told her the tumor in her breast has shrunk significantly!

We went out to dinner to celebrate tonight; Jamie is really excited.

She has a couple appointments over the next week; then we'll make decisions about surgery.

Stay tuned!

Final Chemo Treatment!

Yesterday Jamie had her final chemo treatment!

It has been a big mountain to climb--16 treatments over 24 weeks; almost half a year. She has been very strong through it all--continuing to work at the bank, taking care of the house and the kids; I am amazed at her strength and determination.

She now gets a four-week break before having surgery. In the next couple weeks she will have tests and meet with doctors to determine exactly what type of surgery she will have.

My mother is coming out here from Virginia in August to help out for a few weeks after Jamie's surgery.

The kids have come through this well; they are helping out and loving their mom.

One of my favorite moments came at dinner a few weeks ago.

We were talking about the great commandment, loving God and loving people. Cash, showing compassion for Jamie's illness, said, "We should love Mommy almost as much as God and Jesus because she's bald."

Some recent highlights...


Ashley got her drivers license and is now able to help even more as we try to get everyone to work, daycare, summer camp, etc.


Thanks to some gift cards we've received, Jamie and I have been able to have a couple dates lately--wonderful time with just the two of us!

We had a great Fourth of July, watching the Loggerodeo parade in Sedro-Woolley and then having family and friends over for a cookout.


Tomorrow marks one year that we've been in Washington! It has been a crazy, exciting, scary year, but we have all grown closer as a family, and I think we've all seen God work in our lives in big ways.

Thank you for all the prayers and support, and for the great meals many of you have provided!