Hello everyone! There is so much good news in regard to Kole. He has just had an MRI yesterday and it was clear. Today he had a spinal tap and the results are not in yet. Kole is doing well. His belly has been somewhat irritable, not that he has thrown up or anything. Kole's appetite has just returned one day ago. Janni said that Kole did have the energy to ride a tricycle all the way to their friend's house which is in a neighborhood away. That is a good sign. Imagine the kind of endurance that feat required of Kole. He is an amazing boy --he has a "drive" to accomplish big feats. Kole also has followed Janni's lead. He is a boy who observes everything and than does it, if he is allowed. Kole attempted to drive a car when he was younger. This was one "feat" he was forced to forfeit. Janni has been required by the medical staff to become a fastidious housekeeper--she is normally clean, however health concerns have made sanitation mandatory. Kole has observed this and has found entertainment in mopping and cleaning. Janni said he even asks for more jobs to do when he is done. He is a productive little boy. I am proud of him for making the most of his situation and finding joy. He is accomplishing a lot for being so sick. Janni has also said that Kole has done significantly better after this second treatment than the first. Kole received four blood transfusions and four platelet transfusions after his first round of chemo. He has only received one blood transfusion and one platelet transfusion after this second round. Also, after this second treatment, his counts were not down for too long and he did not get a fever. Seeds of faith are being planted, for Kole is proof of God's sustaining power and protection. It is so human to complain and blame God. I have never heard one complaint from my sister. She is truly grateful to God and all of His provisions of support, which includes you.

Psalms 126: 4-6

Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negev (desert).
Those who sow (plant seeds of faith) in tears
will reap with songs of joy.
He who goes out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying the sheaves with him.

I guess we can plant seeds of doubt and discouragement. But, God promises if we take this opportunity to plant seeds of faith we will reap a blessing. We are full of joy now, even in our concern for Kole, but when this particular testimony is complete--- there will be songs of joy and a harvest. We do not see it all now, but someday ..... the tears will not be in vain.

Jodi