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Hello Friends,

I just realized the Lack of photographs I have of my Mom and how many I have that she would spank me for putting on my blog. I'll have to get on top of that, because every post is better with a photograph! So here's one of the whole fam (Kyle's in Julie's belly)... because it's just too cute.

Here’s a little update on Mom, thank you for keeping her in your prayers, you have no idea how comforting it is in a time like this.

Mom (Diane, for those of you who don’t know her name) went into her Specialist in Sioux Falls this afternoon. The plan of action is to do another CTSCAN to take a picture of her whole body checking for more spots and irregular activity. Then, radiation on the mast in her left lung that is pressing against nerves causing pain; it’s also putting pressure on her ventricles of her heart. After radiation has lessened the pressure and started to kill off the tumor/mast in her Lung they will begin Chemotherapy.

It’s a long journey from here, but we’re hopeful that these treatments will put Mom back on her feet. It feels good knowing we have a plan of action and feels even better having the emotional support and love from all of you!

Please continue to pray, and thank you so much for your love and concern.
♥ abby

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