DR WHITING TODAY. Today we are heading off to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance to meet with Nick's local oncologist. We'll be going over more information about what's the come. Not sure that we will really have any new information. I just think it will be a review of what we heard in Omaha. Which is that we are in the "watch and wait" phase (which will hopefully last for a very long time). The doc will also be having a little look-see at Nick's incision and some of the swelling and painful areas around it. We are fully expecting GREAT news, but keep your fingers crossed for us, just in case. :]

DR. LOGGIE 4/4. Our next follow up appointment with Dr. Loggie, the specialist in Omaha, is scheduled for April 4th. We will be landing in Omaha on the night of the third and then going to the hospital early the next morning for the MRI and tumor markers before our meeting with Dr. Loggie at 10am. We are excited to see Dr. Loggie and his staff again and to get this first of many follow ups out of the way. We will also be discussing the possibility of being able to conduct future tests in Washington state. There is a possibility... and this could save us a lot of money. We will only do what is best though and will find out more in April. We are again, very optimistic, but appreciate your prayers and positive thoughts!

LONG AWAITED VACATION 4/5! And, now for the exciting news....! We had been getting ready to head to Hawaii to visit with some dear friends when Nick's stomach pain first hit. When Nick was admitted into the ER, we were just a week away from our trip and, of course, ended up having to cancel. We had been so looking forward to the vacation but obviously had some important things to take care of immediately. We had decided at that time that we would reschedule the trip as a celebratory one as soon as it looked like Nick's health would permit. And, now that we are finished with treatment and Nick is slowly gaining his strength... we are planning on heading over the day after our Omaha appointment! 

THIS PLAN ROCKS BECAUSE:

1. We get to go to Hawaiit (I've never been and am out of my mind with excitement.
2. Instead of dreading the upcoming appointment, we are overly excited about heading to Hawaii immediately afterwards.
3. We get to visit a couple of amazing friends.
4. We will save money on the flight back to Seattle and will only be paying for 3 flights instead of 4 for both trips.
5. 5. Did I mention the sandy beaches and blue waters? :] Can't wait to share pictures with you all.

Thank you again to all of you that have helped us out over the past couple of months. We really appreciate the prayers, support and love. Please continue to pray that these appointments go well, that the tests come back clear and that our spirits are lifted by our upcoming trip to sandy beaches. <3