Dear friends and family,

Many of you have been asking for updates but there really hasn’t been much to tell you. Jon continues to try to rest and recover but has experienced lots of stomach issues, which have made it difficult for Jon to function normally and gain weight.

Jon’s doctors aren’t happy with the condition of his cells so they are regrouping and revamping his treatment plan. Some of that involves meeting with a new doctor form Hopkins tomorrow to try to get a drug that “reduces tumor burden” in the body. Interestingly enough, this drug was just approved by the FDA yesterday.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. As we navigate these next few days and weeks, we pray for wisdom for Jon’s doctors as they try to decide what’s best for him right now. Please pray also that this new drug would be available to Jon quickly and that it is effective for him. Please also pray for physical strength and comfort for Jon. These appointments can be exhausting.

Don’t forget Anne! Most of you know by now that I am going to be a grandmom again and we are all looking forward to celebrating a new Bruce baby in March! Anne has been feeling pretty good considering all that is going on right now. She is healthy and is a little tired but all seems well with her and the baby. She continues to take good care of Jon while working as much as possible. That’s a lot for a new mommy to be!

So many of you have sent cards and letters, made delicious foods and brought treats for Jon to help him gain weight. He has a new comfortable chair and game to keep him entertained. Thank you all! Right now what he needs most is relief from pain , so he can sleep and eat.

Thank you all so much for supporting our family. Your prayers, cards, letters, kind words and encouragements mean so much to us.

Love,

Susan, Sue, Susie, MOM J