April 7, 2014:  Last week Nanette had her MRI (will be done about every two months now).  She had another really good report.  The tumor has possibly shrunk about 5-10 percent more and does not appear to be growing or active.  This was very good news for her and for all of us.  We all "hold our breath" a bit when it is time to look again at the tumor.  We pray and hope for good news but when you actually hear it, we all relax and breathe a little easier.  Her platelets were again low and they decided to drop her chemo pill dosage a bit to see if they would come back up, which seems to be the normal cycle for her.  Today she had another Avastin infusion and her platelets were up again in an acceptable range.  Her infusion went well.  Dr. Colman is planning on continuing with the Avastin infusions for several more months.  She is tolerating the treatment well and so they plan to continue for awhile longer.  She will continue with the chemo pill regimen.  The doctors did tell Nanette that she is "quite unique".  We don't know if they are referring to her progress, her tolerance of treatment, or the whole experience.  We agree that she is quite unique but we think it is her positive attitude and demeanor and, most of all, her faith and gratitude to the Lord for her life.  Yesterday, we all watched the LDS General Conference semi-annual broadcast.  President Uchtdorf talked about beng grateful.  He said there is one thing we can do to make life sweeter, even joyful, and that is to be grateful.  He said it is easy to be grateful for things when life is going our way but we need to be thankful in our circumstances whatever they may be.  When we are grateful to God in our circumstances it is an act of faith in God and we can experience a gentle peace.  We know Nanette has great faith and gratitude.  We are thankful for your continued faith and prayers as we continue down the road with her.  Please know how much she loves all of you who are with her in your thoughts, prayers, and concerns.   

March 20, 2014:  Another Avastin infusion for Nanette and all went well.  Her lab report showed her platelets were up and in an acceptable range so they proceeded with the infusion.  The procedure went quickly and we were in and out of Huntsman in two hours.  She finished her chemo pill regimen and has a break now until the next one.  She is a bit frustrated because she tires easily but she is sleeping a little better at night.  Spring break in Tooele this week and she can enjoy a week with her family and friends. We cannot control the timing of the challenges that come into our lives and subsequently we cannot control the timing of when we will be delivered from these challenges or even if we will be delivered from them during this mortal life.  But the Lord puts others in our way who can run alongside us so we can finish the race and overcome the challenges and endure to the end.  Thanks to all of you who continue to show your love and concern for Nanette and her family and "run alongside her".