[ccjohnson]

Just wanted to thank everyone for your prayers. We got some somewhat bad news today re: results of needle biopsy. Metastatic pheochromocytoma. Seems to be a recurrence of the pheochromocytoma that was diagnosed and excised when she suffered her stoke. She had gone the 5 yr follow-up with good results. Perhaps the standard protocol should be extended. At any rate we have an appointment with the oncologist on 8/17. We are keeping our spirits and hopes high until we have some reason not to. Currently her blood pressure issue seems to have finally stabilized. She also has a raft of home heath therapists making visits so that we have someone coming in almost every day. As I'm sure most of you know, every day we have together seems to be more precious than the last. I will continue to give updates as more info is available.