Wed. Aug 15th

Marlene continues to grow a little stronger each day. Her appetite has improved and she has not been troubled by nausea. Her vision has not gotten any better than it was and she is not able to read for long periods of time. She has been staying up most of the day and washed and dryed clothes today. Tomorrow M has a treatment at the local hospital. This treatment is only done once a month so it is easier to get it done locally. Thank you so much for your Prayers and all the loving kindness that has been shown to us. Rem. God is good.......and all the time......In His Love M & R

Monday Evening

Marlene continues to have the weakies. However, she seems to get a little stronger each day. We are having a tough time finding foods that taste good to her. It seems everthing tastes like a metal can. If anyone has any suggestions, I would welcome them. God is working in our lives and we thank Him every day for his blessings that he is bestowing on us. Tell someone you love them today and remember God is good......and all the time...... In His love, M & R

Weekend Update

Hello to everyone who continues to follow our journey through this blog. Mom and Dad asked me to post a quick update on how we are progressing this week. The first half of this week was tougher than we had anticipated - as Dad posted earlier, Mom has been dealing with some of the after affects of her treatments. But today was a good day - although her energy level is still quite low, she was able to sit outside with Patti and I today and break a few beans. It was wonderful to just sit and enjoy the pleasant breeze, but Patti and I suspect Mom was really supervising our Bean-Breaking Skills!

Please continue to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we continue the battle - the Charlottesville doctor's office called on Friday and moved up the evaluation appointment by a week, so Mom and Dad will travel to Charlottesville for an overnight trip on August 21.

We are so grateful to you all and do not have to look very hard to know that God is good...All of the time. God bless you all,
Laura - #2

Thursday Evening

Marlene has continued to feel weak and tired today. She says she is so tired that she can't even feel sorry for herself. She has eaten better today and has been out of bed several times. The pill that she is taking for nausea seems to be working, because she has not thrown up today. Please continue to pray that God will work in a mighty way and his will be done in our lives. Thank you so much for the love and support you have given us. May God bless and rem. God is good......and all the time..... In His love, Marlene & Roger

August 6 '07

Marlene and I arrived back in Gate City thursday evening. It certainly feels good to be home. Marlene was able to visit with her mother all day Friday and friends came by on saturday. Sunday morning her energy level was very low and she did not feel well. Today she has been nauseated and weak. We ask you to continue to pray for us as we go into this part of our journey. Thank you so much for all the kindness you have shown to us. May God richly bless you all. Rem. GOD is good....and all the time..... In His Love, M & R

Gate City

We are home! It is great to be home on the mountain, watching Braves BB in our own den. Everyone stay safe and we will give you an update the first of the week. Have a great Friday & Weekend. Thanks for your continued prayers and support. God is Good. All the Time. Love. Roger and Marlene

Headed Home

Good morning! We are closing up this house and headed for Gate City! There is the psychological thinking that the tx are over and things will be back to normal soon. I realize this morning that the battle continues. Devotions this morning was on banishing fear, and as always, very timely! I am thankful for all of you friends who have traveled with us on this journy and am glad that the C'ville part has been completed successfully. I look forward to the day when I will be able to thank you personnally and let you know how much it means to have the on going support. It has changed my life forever! Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to remember us as we return home and at least Roger goes back to work, not that he has not been working hard here, but he did have time to work on his tan!! Will write a note tonight to let you know we are back in GC. Have a GREAT DAY! Remember: God is Good............ALL the Time. Love Marlene & Roger