Happy Holidays!

Hi everyone...by now many of you have probably heard our latest news - Dallas has to have another surgery because some of the same cancer has shown up in his thyroid. We were devastated - but as usual Dallas is rising to the challenge. He's thinking that since there was always a "spot" showing on his thyroid that the cancer may have been there for a bit. He's also pretty sure that the chemo and radiation have already given the cancer a serious kick in the pants. The doctors had a difficult time finding the cancer cells this time which makes us think that there really aren't many left. We're hopeful that this will be the end of our cancer experience and that after this surgery we can get on with our lives.

Dallas's operation is scheduled for January 20th so I'll be sure to update you on his progress. There's a slim chance that he could get called in for his surgery over the holidays but we're not holding our breath. Thank you so much for all the support that you've given us - our burden has really been lightened by all of you. Have a wonderful Christmas and let's raise a glass to a happy and healthy 2009! More later...

Love, Patty & Dallas

R & R Time

Hi everyone...we're on a couple of days of R & R in Tofino. It's been so relaxing here just walking along the beach that never seems to end. Dallas has a few weeks of doctor free time so that was cause for celebration! If his PET scan goes well in January then he doesn't have any more checkups until the middle of March. Life is good...

Love, Patty & Dallas