June 13, 2008 Update on Nick and Melana

Hi all,

I know that it has been a while so I wanted to let you all know how Nick and Melana are doing. Nick had a follow up visit at UCSF last week and was told that he will not be able to go back to his previous job for about a year because he can not be exposed to all the bacteria and germs that go along with being a high school janitor. Instead the physicians told him that he needs to get a desk job...unfortunately with the loss of job comes a loss of other valuable resources too. For example, his insurance expires August 2008 and he will no longer receive his long-term disability checks any more. As you can imagine this has upset Nick as he would like his life to get back to normal as soon as possible, and with the economy being as bad as it is, he is concerned that he will not be able to get another job in the near future which means no insurance. Please pray that God will give Nick and our family wisdom as to what direction Nick should go, luckily we know God already has a plan in place.

As far as Melana goes, she had an appointment with her Oncologist last Friday, and we have some good news and some frustrating news. As most of you know Melana had two lumps in her neck and one in her chest. Last Friday her oncologist told her that the two lumps in her neck are completely gone (PRAISE GOD) but the one in her chest is still there. Although the lump in her chest is there, it has decreased 70% and is doesn't register as cancerous (AGAIN...WE GIVE ALL THE PRAISE TO OUR FATHER). At this point Melana's oncologist is not sure which treatment they are going to do yet...Dr. Reddy (Mel's Oncologist) is going to take her MRI to a tumor board meeting and discuss the results and future treatment options with other Oncologists. We will know more next week after the tumor board meeting and I will make sure I e-mail you all an update at that time. Best case scenario is that Melana will have 4 more months of chemo...without radiation. Please pray that God will give the oncologists wisdom as to the best treatment to cure Melana of cancer now and forever.

Also, next Tuesday (June 17th) we will be having a fundraiser at Chevy's Mexican Restaurant 1919 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, Ca 95661 from 5pm - 9pm, and 25% of the proceeds will go to help pay medical bills and expenses. So, if you can join us...we'd love to see you there!! :0) But you will need to bring in a flyer, (I have some if you need them) so you can either call me on my cell (916) 207-1287 or e-mail me at laurie_dsj@yahoo.com and I can meet up with you to give them to you or mail some to you....

Thanks again for all of your love, support, prayers and encouragement!

Living by God's Grace,

The Bresnyans