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We are back in Houston. After a very rough week and a long hard discussion with our doctors, it was time to come and run some tests.  Her nausea and pain have been unexplained too long and her doctors agreed … Continue reading →

We met with my oncologist today to find out the results of yesterday’s tests. The doctor shared with us both reasons to rejoice and opportunities for Team Beth to continue this fight with us by staying on your knees. First, … Continue reading →

Thanks to a gift of love from a member of Team Beth, the James family enjoyed lunch out. Dining out with the fam is one of my favorite activities. It felt good to sit and visit like all is normal. … Continue reading →

After 5 “normal” weeks filled with lots of family time and a great deal of wonderful ministry, Dave and I will drive back to Houston on Tuesday evening.  The latter half of this week will be filled with tests to … Continue reading →

This week has been a tough week so far.  I have finally started feeling sick from the radiation treatments/chemo combination, so I am pretty nauseous most of the time. (I only have 5 treatments to go!)  It is during these … Continue reading →

I am not a naturally patient person.  In fact, I often struggle with waiting.  I really prefer to have what I want now.  That statement reminds me of a time early on in our marriage when I asked Dave for … Continue reading →

As I lay in bed last Saturday night, I am filled with a sense of profound gratitude to God for all that He has given me: Dave, Brian, Emily, our families who support and sacrifice for us, our home, our … Continue reading →

Last weekend was a weekend full of blessings and reasons to praise God.  I thought I would take a moment away from updates on my treatment to celebrate. The weekend started with my first trip home to see my family … Continue reading →

A quick update on my treatment in Houston … I have had two radiation treatments and one chemo treatment since being back in Houston.  The chemo treatment went well with what I thought was little side effects … that is … Continue reading →

So, my doctors presented my case to their colleagues at the weekly doctor “pow-wow.” At least 9 surgeons were present.  The consensus among them was that I am now a likely candidate for surgery.  This in itself is a huge … Continue reading →