I had a great time with my parents (just me and them - what a nice treat) last weekend. Mom was feeling a bit better than she has in a long time, and I just got this email from her a minute ago. We really appreciate everyone who has been praying - whether once or ongoing. God hears us!

After a not so peaceful week before Christmas that some of you know about (& wonderful gift of getting to go home from the hosp on Christmas Day) we finally have a bit of good news. 

We saw the oncologist today & I was able to tell him that I thought I was breathing a bit easier for the last couple of days. When he listened to my chest he smiled & was able to hear air moving - breath sounds. John & I were so happy. I even asked if he was sure. He was. He asked what I'd been doing differently & the only thing I could report was "a LOT of prayer". He said "prayer works." LOVE IT! 

Later the radiologist agreed that, now 1/3 way through the radiation, he's glad to hear I'm doing better & breathing easier can mean only that we're making progress. 

YIPPEE! I'll take any improvement no matter how small.