Blessings

Our friend Greg has been saying that he was praying specifically for the liver enzymes numbers to come down. We were praying that they would just remain steady. Well...thanks, Greg, for asking boldly. We received word today that the liver enzymes have come down (they are still high compared to where they should be) and that the tumor markers are in the normal range as well.

That's great news! It means that Jaime won't have to have an ERCP right now at U of M and that he can remain on the medication that has been helping his back. WHAT A BLESSING! They will check his enzymes every 3 months to keep a careful eye on them and we'll watch him at home for jaundice. Unless he has any complications, we aren't planning on returning to U of M until October 2009. Our favorite gastroenterologist, Dr. Rupp, will monitor him here in Grand Rapids.