Abundantly Blessed!

Once again here we are in Rome. Tomorrow I have my last treatment and then we head home on Wednesday. We have so much to be thankful for! Other than localized pain from the surgery and a short duration of pain when I receive the sodium bicarbonate treatments each day, this trip has been free from any serious incidents. Though our luggage arrived a couple of days late, we were able to overcome the frustration of it with laughter and a short shopping spree.

Upon arrival a week ago, we rented a car and headed to Milan. David loved driving on the Autostrade. While for most of the way there is no speed limit, our little Fiat maxed out at 140 kph. The BMWs and Porsches swerving around us made us feel like we were standing still!

The hospital in Milan was really great and the surgery (lumpectomy)went very well. The doctor said my lymph nodes were clear--thank you Jesus!

The day after the surgery we headed back to Rome where we have been hanging out ever since. Though this time around we are skipping the tourist track so I can rest and recuperate, we did spend an afternoon going to visit the last prison Saint Paul was held in just before being beheaded. It was a stark reminder of what so many Christians around the world have endured for the sake of the gospel.

Dr. Simoncini is a really wonderful doctor. Though I realize he has received much criticism in the comment section of this blog, I believe he has a heart of gold and has helped countless people become cancer free . . . without the side effects of chemo and radiation. Upon returning home I will continue the sodium bicarbonate infusions for a few weeks and then be retested to see if they had the desired effect--a clean bill of health.

Thank you for all of your love, prayers and support for us. We recognize God has walked with us every step on this journey and words can't adequately express our gratitude for all of you.