Italian Dinner and Benefit Auction

Just wanted to let you all know about the upcoming "Italian Dinner and Benefit Auction" that is scheduled for June 5th at the Mesa Jaycee's Courtyard in Downtown Mesa.

You can purchase your tickets through PAYPAL or credit card on the top right corner of this blog. You can also call (480) 649-0562 for more information or to order tickets.

There are going to be some great items and deals at the auction. Click HERE for our growing list of auction items.

We are still looking for additional items for the auction. Please email Maria at onesmartchicken@gmail.com or Andrea at amanning24@gmail.com if you have something to donate. All donations are appreciated:)

Thank-you all in advance for your support. Our entire family appreciates it!

Growing List of AUCTION Items

UPDATED ITEMS!!!

*Pampered Chef Deep Dish Stoneware - $30 value

*Pampered Chef $15 giflt certificate with Consultant Laurie Burke

*Texas Roadhouse - $30 gift certificates @ Stapley & Baseline location

*Charleston's Restaurant - Free Cream Spinach Artichoke Dip Appetizer (w/ purchase of entree) - $9.99 value

*Chili's Restaurant - $30 gift certificates

*California Kitchen - Free appetizer (with minimum $10 purchase) - Up to $8.99 value

*5 & Diner - Dinner for 2 (or breakfast or lunch!) - Good for 2 free entrees - up to $25 value @ I-10 & Ray location

*Macaroni Grill - $30 gift certificates

*McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant - $100 gift certificate

*Pei Wei Asian Diner - (2) $20 gift cards

*J. Alexander's Restaurant - (2) $50 gift certificates

*P.F. Chang's - (3) Complimentary Traditional Lunch Bowl gift certificates - up to $9.95 value

*P.F. Chang's - (4) Free Appetizer - up to $9.95 value

*Famous Dave's - (5) Free order of Wings (BBQ or Buffalo 12 piece) (w/ $15 purchase) - $8.99 value

*AZ Biltmore Resort and Spa - 2 Nights/Three Days deluxe accomodations for two w/ Breakfast one morning fortwo - Up to $1150 value

*Marriott Desert Ridge Resort - 2 Night/Three day stay

*Golf Lessons by Greg Smith - (2) 1 Hour Lesson Gift Certificates

*Peter Piper Pizza - Large Pizza

*Fred Astaire Dance Studio - Introductory Special

*Walmart - $25 Gift Card

*Big-O Tires - Lube Oil and Filter Gift Certificate

*Harper's Nursery - $50 Gift Card

*Applebees - 2 free Entrees

*Brandt Photography - $500 value Gift Certificate for one Family Portrait Session and One retouched 11x14 photo

*LeSueur's Tuxedos - Free Tuxedo Rental (Up to $150 value)

*Serrano's Mexican Restaurant - $30

*Gift Certificate Genie Carwash - 10 Full Service Car Washes

*(2) Foot Odor Eliminators

*Xtreme Play Bounce House Birthday Party for 6 children Gift Certificate - $175 value

*Karate Basket - $150 value

*Gymnastics Lessons from Desert Devils - $72 value

*Skateboarding Lessons from Desert Devils - $72 value

*Decorative Towel Bar from Crowded House - $65 value

*My Big Fat Greek Restaurant - $20 gift cards

*Firebirds Grill - $50 gift cards

*Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Gift Certificate-2 tickets to any Mainstage or Actor's Cafe Performance - $44 Value

*Fogo de Chao-Dinner for 2 - Approx. $85 value

*Phoenix Zoo - 4 admission passes

*Alltel Ice Den - (2) Ice Skating Birthday Party Packages

*Signed Coyotes Hockey Stick - signed by all of the Coyotes players Golf Game for 4

*Mark Mabry Print of Reflections of Christ

*Golden Spoon - Free 8 oz. serving of frozen yogurt

*Deseret Book - Video - $19.99 value

*Deseret Book - Journal - $11.95 value

*Deseret Book - CD - $15 value

*Massage

*Sunshine and Shade Photography - embraceyourcreativity.blogspot.com - free photo session - $125 value

*Scrapbook Basket - approximately $50 value

*Snow Cone Machine Rental - Arizona Air Bounce, LLC - Includes 3 flavors and 60 paper cones - 1 day rental - $65 value

*Sunkiss Pools - 6 month pool maintenance - up to $600 value

*Thomas and James Manning paintings

We are still looking for donation items

If you have something to donate:

Please email Maria at onesmartchicken@gmail.com or Andrea at amanning24@gmail.com

Larry's home from the hospital

Well, it's been an interesting week. Larry, my give giver, has been sick. But, I've been able

to take care of him, which has been a blessing. We just take care of each other. We are a couple

of old people. On Tuesday, a large piece of his nose was removed due to skin cancer. Today, he

had surgery at Banner Baywood to graft skin back to the area. They had to loosen all the skin on

his nose and pull it around to fill in the wound. It will be swollen and his eyes black and blue for

awhile. Within 4 months though it will be back to normal except for a scar. We are both so

thankful for excellent doctors. Tonight, Larry is sleeping in the big cozy lazy boy chair in the

family room as he is suppose to keep his head up.

While at the waiting room at the hospital, I sat by a woman with a really cool large purse.

I commented on it and we got into a discussion about my health and the need to raise money.

It was a vintage bag made from carpet, that was popular in the 60's. This woman, is going

to be on the Oprah Winfrey Show on July 3rd to show them. They will be selling at Dillard's

and other stores. The jT Carpet Bags are made in California.

Anyway, she's going to be donating some for the upcoming Italian Dinner so that they can be

auctioned off. She is going to help at future events as well. I'm looking forward to getting a

carpet bag myself, as I remember them from the 60's and they are really neat. I've been

looking for more ways to make money for the pills and she's another person that was put into my

path that can help.

Baja Fresh Fundraiser - Today!!!

Anyone who is in the Mesa area (Val Vista and Baseline) today can enjoy Baja Fresh and benefit Margaret. Print off this flyer and bring it with you when you order to have a percentage of today's proceeds go directly to Margaret's health fund. Happy Memorial Day!

Cancer Clinic

Today I spent time at the Cancer Clinic getting my last dosage of Rituxin through IV. Rituxin is

not chemotherapy, but it is a medicine that is used for many cancers. I finally met someone

that was diagnosed with Mantle Cell -Non Hodgkin Lymphoma. The patient is a man that was

having his last dosage of chemo. It wasn't by chance that I was seated next to him. I talked

briefly to his sister or sister in law and found out that he had the same kind of cancer as me.

I gave them my phone number and I hope that they call --so that we can exchange information.

He wondered why I hadn't lost my hair. I asked my nurse how many people

in the clinic have mantle cell non hodgkins lymphoma and she said that in all the years of her

working there she had never met another patient that had it. It is very rare.

I wanted to tell him about the Burzynski Clinic but didn't feel like that was the time nor the

place to do it. If he calls and inquires then I will tell him what I am doing. I think each person

needs to be directed to the correct path for them. But, if I were him, I would certainly look into

what the Lord has inspired me to do. I feel so blessed and continue to KNOW that the Lord is

healing me. It's so exciting.

Picture time

Today, Maria and Tate came over and Maria taught me how to put pictures on my blog.

So, I am trying it out to see if it works. She is walking me through it and making me do it

all by myself so that I will learn. This is our son James and his darling fiance named

Julie Stapley. He proposed in Sedona and gave her a beautiful shiny diamond ring. We're looking

forward to meeting her parents and family members on Saturday evening.

Larry had his hernia operation yesterday and is recuperating. Although he is still in a lot

of pain, he walked today. I gave him a sponge bath and shaved him with his electric razor.

He will probably be coming home tomorrow. I love Larry and am grateful to have had the

strength the last couple of days to go to Good Sam and visit and care for him. It's also been

a blessing to have had Maria and Tate over tonight. So now she expects me to put pictures

on occasionally. Oh boy...I guess I can do hard things.

My Glass Jar

The other day, the door bell rang and there was Maria and her son Tate. Tate was so excited

about a handful of quarters that he held in his hand. He had been saving his money to buy

something special and finally decided on his own to give them to his Grandma Margaret to

buy pills. It was so sweet. I got a glass canning jar and put a label on it saying "Money For

Grandma". Tate put his money into the jar and gave me a big hug. So now, I have the jar in

the bookcase of our living room.

Then yesterday, I opened the door to go out and there was a card with a lovely anonymous

note and $150 towards my medicine. Then later that day, another person gave me $20

for pills. So, the jar is filling up. Every penny counts and it blesses my life as well as others

to give. I recognize that Heavenly Father is in control and is blessing me.

I also want to thank my family, especially Aaron and Andrea, for putting together the upcoming

Benefit "Italian Dinner", along with Lisa Tollefson, to raise more money in my behalf.

Blessings are pouring in and I feel of everyone's prayers and love.

Whenever I look at the glass jar, I think of friends and loved ones and how so many people

are sacrificing in my behalf. It touches my heart!

There will also be a donation box for Margaret's Cancer Fund. Click HERE to learn more about the boutique.

Mark Your Calendars...

Oncologist Report

Great News! Dr. Kellogg, my oncologist, has officially documented that I am improving.

He measured the lymph glands and said that the largest one under the arm pit was at 3 cm and

now it is at 2 cm. He said the one in my neck is gone and the groin glands are also much smaller.

He said "You are definitely improving" and told me to keep up the "chemo" pills. (Which he and I

know that they are NOT chemo pills) I could tell that he was very surprized and is documenting

everything carefully. Dr. Kellogg has been in contact with a Dr. Miller, a specialist at the U of A

...and this is going to be a very interesting case study for them.

Dr. Kellogg also told me that my blood work looked very good. That means the white blood

cell count, etc. He said that my organs are all functioning well and that I am responding good

to the medicines.

So, tomorrow is Larry's surgery. I'm feeling better and ready to support him now with his

needs. The Lord is surely mindful of us and the timing is perfect. His surgery was suppose to be

months ago but the Lord told us to hold off and do it after Mother's Day. I'm sure glad we

listened.. as we would have done it right about the time that I was diagnosed and we could

have lost our business. Blessings are continuing to pour in!

Motherhood and Family

With Mother's Day coming up, I was just thinking about how much I love my dear mother

and also how much I LOVE being a mother to such amazing and wonderful kids! I just

couldn't ask for better children..and I know that Larry feels the same way as me.

At this time in my life when my health has been down, their love and support has sustained me.

They have been so kind and helpful, along with their spouses...and it means the world to me.

They bring GREAT JOY! I love motherhood and being a grandmother to 8....soon to

be 11.....darling grand kids! I'm excited to be able to serve and help them with their needs.

Until then...they are just serving each other and helping out... where normally I would be

watching their little ones. I miss doing things for my family. But right now, I just have to

get well and be patient and those days will return. I love each of my wonderful and caring

children and family members!

Larry has been such a great support to me...and now with his surgery next week, well, I hope to

be able to serve him. It's his turn.

Frustrating

I have been spending many many hours a day trying to get coverage on medications, and it can be

frustrating. I have 4 accordian files of information and so many different organizations to contact

and phone numbers, etc. Today, I'm worn out with the calls....but perhaps making some

headway...I don't know yet.

Actually, I have found a Desert Mountain Chapter that is working to donate $500 to my

healthcare. Also, maybe Co-Pay National will help with my $5000 yearly co-pay. Then, Cancer

Legal Resource Center may help with writing letters to get GlaxoSmithKline to donate Tykerb.

But, it doesn't look promising. But...I am still trying whenever possible to get financial help. I

want to give a BIG thank you to all of you that have donated to my care. You are wonderful!

Yeah! Good news!

My Zolinza pills that are $100 a day are now covered! After much work, prayers and fasting, the

zolinza manufactures have decided to give me free pills through the end of the year. That will

help a lot. I was in tears when I received the call this morning. So now the rapimune and zolinza

are free.

The manufacturer that will not help at this time is the one that makes Tykerb. We have tried all

the avenues that we know except to send them lots of letters on a regular basis asking for

assistance. So, I'm going to work on that.

So, basically my health care is down to less than $5,600 a month. So, that is better!

I know that Heavenly Father is blessing me and will continue to work miracles in my behalf.

Pink Lips...by larry Manning

What a surprize! I was sound asleep and Margaret woke me up to see her lips. They were like

pink pomegranites. Usually they blend in with her face. Last Thursday, we were discussing

Margaret's health and how she was tired and weak and had poor circulation. I remembered in

March, just prior to her diagnoses of cancer she was found to have hypothyroidism. At this

same appointment with the doctor they discovered the lump under her arm. The thyroid

problem was quickly forgotten and she was off to the Burzynski Clinic to treat the cancer. We

assumed that the weakness was all tied to the lymphoma. However, many of the symptoms that

she is exhibiting are not indicative to the cancer. She has low blood pressure, very poor

circulation, weak limbs, low pulse, cracks in the heels, pale lips, etc. While discussing her

condition, I reminded her that she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and that she needed to

take some supplements for it. She started taking a product called "Thyroid Energy" and this

morning she woke up with pink lips. Her circulation seems better as well. So I kissed her and

went to her pill box and took some myself. They might help the poor circulation in my feet and

body as well.

Cherry Pie

I went to the foot doctor today because of an infection and needed some advice on what to do.

Then, before leaving he checked my pulse in my feet and noticed that I have very poor

circulation, especially on the left side. I told him that I have been feeling weak in my limbs and

he said that I need to go to my primary care doctor and get a vascular workup. So, on Monday, I

have an appointment. In the meantime, I have been limiting my walking and resting a lot. But, in

the midst of this, I received a yummy cherry pie from our neighbors with no sugar. It was so

nice and it picked up my spirits. I wasn't going to wait until after dinner nor until Larry got

home. I just cut me a piece and indulged...and it feels good to my tummy and spirit.

I just finished writing this and ...........the doorbell rang..................I thought I had enough

blessings for the day, but an angel just brought in dinner. I am so blessed....and Larry

is just driving up and I can serve him dinner and dessert!

Expensive Little Pills

Yesterday the UPS guy brought me some pills. One container had 5 pills (zolinza) that were over

$100 each. The other container had enough Tykerb pills for a month. They cost nearly $3,000.

I was just thinking that if a person donated $100 to my healthcare...it would give me one pill.

It's expensive, but so needed. These pills are working and saving my life! Rapamune pills

arrived today and they are free....donated by the manufacturer! Yeah! So helpful.

So today is a very special day for Larry and me. It's our 33rd Anniversary. We celebrated by

going out to dinner together. I'm looking forward to many more years together with him.

A Wonderful Scripture

Last night, while doing some dishes, a scripture popped into my mind. So, I tried to find it with

Larry's help. It was awesome....just what we needed. You see, we have a problem in our lives at

this time...as most of you know, and that is we need a lot of money. So many people are donating

to my cause and have helped with the MHS Benefit Concert, and it's so wonderful, but I am

thinking about the future bills and how to pay the medical expenses month after month after

month. They all add up. We can't just rely on everyone on a long time basis. So, back to the

scripture. It's found in the Book of Mormon in Jacob 2:18-19. It gives us the answer on how to

get more money. It reads "But before ye seek for riches, seek ye for the kingdom of God. And

after ye have obtained a hope in Christ ye shall obtain riches, if ye seek them; and ye will

seek them for the intent to do good--to clothe the naked, and to feed the hungry, and to liberate

the captive, and administer relief to the sick and the afflicted." We hope that we

qualify- as we have hope in Christ- and we want to use the money to help the sick and the

afflicted, which is me right now. So, we are in the process of extending our business and will be

selling "EZ Coat Epozy" Floor Kits on line. We are trusting in the Lord that within a few months

we will be making money and that it won't be too long and we will be able to pay all of our own

bills. I know that we will be blessed by the Lord to accomplish this. In the meantime, we so

much appreciate all the help and donations and prayers in our behalf. The Lord is surely leading

us along and giving us answers to our prayers. By the way, My health is improving!

LOL,
Margaret

Thank you to all who helped with the Benefit Concert

The MHS Concert was fabulous! I really enjoyed the amazing and talented dancers! Then the

basketball competitions were really fun as well, and the adio sol patrol...and I loved the gorilla.

He even kissed my hand. Thank you to Jheri Glover and Diane Hale who did so much work! Also,

Calli Overstreet, Sandy Stones and Max Cox and.....the list goes on and on! Everyone who came

and paid money for tickets and other items...and those who worked there also...thank you so very

much from the bottom of my heart! Thanks for your support and prayers as well!

Lumps are going down! My doctor examined my lymph glands and reported that many are

shrinking and flattening out. Yeah! I'm constantly feeling the glands in my elbow joints as a way

of measuring how I am doing. It's funny but some of my friends started checking theirs as well.

Larry and I are busy getting some of the paintings framed to sell at the benefit concert. We have

them in our living room in different frames. The pictures look so beautiful! We were blessed to

get money donated to help us order some pictures. That really helped out a lot. Thank you to

everyone who blesses my life each day. I have to admit....I am totally spoiled!

Hope YOU Can Make it THIS SATURDAY :)

Overcome with appreciation

Thank you to all of my dear family and friends! I deeply appreciate your prayers, love and

donations. This Saturday, Jheri Glover is hosting a special benefit "Night of Entertainment" at

MHS for me as well as for Christian and Stephanie. It's so nice of her and of all those that are

giving of their time and means to help us out.


Today, I was driving home from an appointment and I passed a beggar on the corner. He was

holding a sign and asking for money. I realized that we are all beggers... especially me. At this

time in my life I have to have money for my medicine in order to get well. So, basically I am

begging for help. Maybe in a sense we all beg for God's mercy or for others to help us out at

times. It is humbling but I truly appreciate all that each of you have done and are doing for me!

Most of all, I am thankful to my Heavenly Father for His constant outpouring of love and tender

mercies toward me. I am so happy. I trust in God and know that He is tenderly watching over

me and that He loves me. I am very content and trust that He is making me well.

Last Few Days

Since starting the Rituxin, I haven't been feeling too great. I am not having any reactions to the

medicine, but have been very tired...so I take lots of naps. When starting a new medicine it is

normal to have this happen as it is attacking the cancer cells. Some of them get swollen and then

will flatten out later. I hope to get feeling better soon. Larry and I are going to the Hope Concert

for Christian and Stephanie Nielson tonight. There is no way I would miss it. Life is wonderful!

Personal Revelation

Today I went to Dr. Kellogg's office for a 4 hour treatment of Rituxin. I met a few people that

inquired of my illness. I told them what I could and of Dr. Burzynski. One of the lady's asked

when I was going to lose my hair. I told her that I wasn't. The head nurse explained to us that

Rituxin is a monoclonol antibody, and not chemotherapy.


I realize that Dr. Burzynski is not for everyone. For some people chemo or radiation may help

them. Others may be healed by just going the natural food and herb path. The most important

thing that I am realizing is the importance of personal revelation. Whatever our trials in life may

be... whether spiritual, physical, emotional, etc., it is so important that we are in tune with the

Lord and He will bless us according to our desires and His will. But, he wants us to ask in faith

and trust Him. I am so grateful that I know what is wrong with me and have found out the

direction I need to take. It's such a blessing to have our own liahonas and to be able to receive

personal revelation in our lives!

Singing

This afternoon I started getting concerned about having enough money to stay alive and pay for

the medicine from the Burzynski Clinic that costs $4,800 a month. So many people have been

very generous and donated money to my fund. I realize that there is a benefit concert coming up

on April 25th at MHS and I am sure that will help financially. But what about paying for the

medicines the following month and the next month after that...? Larry and I are working hard to

order prints of our two sons paintings, so we can sell them. We are also preparing to offer EZ Do-it-yourself

epozy garage coatings to sell via the internet. We hope to make more money with our business

to be able to pay our own medical bills. I found myself lying on the the couch tonight singing a

song of comfort. It is one of my favorite primary songs.

"The Lord commanded Nephi to go and build a boat
Nephi's older brothers believed it could not float
Laughing and mocking, they said he should not try,
Nephi was courageous, this was his reply--
I will go, I will do...the things the Lord commands,
I know the Lord provides a way, He wants me to obey.
I will go, I will do...the things the Lord commands,
I know the Lord provides a way, He wants me to obey."

The song brought comfort to my heart and a big smile on my face. I know that the Lord has

commanded me to be well. He provided the way to be healed through the Burzynski Clinic and I

know that He will provide a way to afford to get the medicine monthly. I know that we will be

guided by the Spirit and it will all work out.

Medicine Approved

Yeah! Finally, my insurance approved the Rituxin medicine. Now I can go to Dr. Kellogg and get

my IV treatments that I need. So, they will begin this week and will be repeated for about 6

weeks, then off for 6 months. Everything is moving along as planned now and I am getting into a

regular schedule with the medicines...my energy is high and life is good! Another blessing is that a

couple in our ward offered money towards getting some canvas prints of our sons paintings so that

we can sell them at the benefit concerts. Where do all these blessings come from? I know...do you?

Pills and Bills

It's incredible to me how expensive little pills cost. I am on 3 different kinds that are very costly.

(Rapamune, Zolinza and Tykerb) They cost thousands of dollars a month due to

research costs. My insurance doesn't cover them for mantle cell lymphoma cancer. But those

are the drugs that are effective for me. I am on them and already some of the tumors are

disappearing and others are flattening out. I have been on-line for days contacting the

manufacturers of these drugs and have filled out forms to apply for free medicine. The

companies like to have people use their drugs so that they can find out what other illnesses can

be cured with them. The medicines that I can't get free are those that are sold at the Burzynski

clinic. The "miracle drug" is well over $4,000 a month. It is the first group of pills started and

the last ones I will get off of. But, really, it comes down to pills and bills for awhile.

Healing

Larry and I were reading scriptures this

morning and we read about the man that had palsy

(paralysis). Jesus was in his house and it was very crowded with followers, so his

friends lowered him down after removing part of the roof. Jesus healed him because

of his great faith. He told him to take up his bed and walk. Faith is trusting God

combined with action. I love it because this man and his friends did everything

they could to obtain the healing.


I have friends like this man that had the palsy. My friends and family are helping

me to pay for huge medical bills and are praying with great faith. I know that my

healing is coming about. My tumors are already flattening out and some are gone.

It's strange but true. Thank you everyone! It is truly because of my faith and the

faith of others that I will be healed..as I was promised!


This beautiful Easter day, I am grateful for the atonement. Not only did Jesus

make it possible for us to be resurrected, and also be forgiven of our sins, but he

also made it possible for us to be healed of our sicknesses. He suffered for those

things as well! Truly, all of our problems are answered through the atonement! I'm

thankful to God for his mercy to me.

Lots of Energy

I woke up very early this morning with so much energy. After mopping the floors, organizing

music, shopping at Sam's Club and cleaning off patio furniture, etc. we went to lunch at the

Landmark Restaurant with Larry's parents. Larry especially enjoyed the bread pudding! My

brother, David and his wife Gayle had flown in from California to visit me and my brother

Stephen who is in the hospital. We all went to Barrow's Neurological Institute to visit Stephen

and his faithful wife Mary who stays with him so much of the time. While driving home, we saw a

double full rainbow up in the sky. It reminded me that God keeps His promises. We all decided

to go out for dinner at a little Asian Restaurant that I didn't even know existed. Great food and

fun times with my family! David and Gayle are hilarious and never lack for something interesting

to say. Then, on the way home I could hardly stop laughing as we talked about some funny

family memories. What a great day!

Thomas' Art Picture

Just weeks before Thomas left on his mission, I asked him to finish a large 4 x 5 foot acrylic

painting of the Arizona Temple. He had kind of given up on it and left it unfinished in the back

room. I told him that all I wanted was for him to finish that beautiful painting before he left. So,

he got out his brushes and finished it for his mother. I love the painting. It hangs on our living

room wall and has now been framed. It's beautiful. This is the second Arizona Temple painting

he has done. After being in the mission field only a few weeks, he learned of my illness. He

wrote that he would like to do something for me besides pray. We asked him if we could sell the

prints of his paintings and donate the money to my health fund. He is more than happy to do

that and feels that he is helping...which he is. So, we are ordering some canvas prints of 3 of his

paintings and one of James' paintings as well to sell at the upcoming benefit concerts. I treasure

these pictures that hang on my walls and hope that others will find joy in them as well. I look up

at the large Arizona Temple picture and just think of Thomas and can see him painting. I think

of our eternal family and how dear each on is to me. I am looking forward to attending the

temple soon.

Life is Good

I went to my Oncologist today, ready for the IV treatment of rituxin...but didn't receive it due to

the insurance company not giving the approval yet. So, it will probably begin next week. Dr.

Kellogg is very nice and willing to do what he can to help me out. The waiting room was full of

cancer patients and I am grateful that I have my hair and that my medications don't cause

severe side effect. It was also very nice to have my loving husband at my side during this

difficult time. Larry actually went to see his dermatologist today and has a few operations

scheduled for the next few weeks. Surgery on his hand and nose for squeemish cell cancer and

then an incisional hernia repair on his entire abdomen sometime in May. So, we are helping

each other and leaning more on one another. It's a good thing.

The last couple of days I wasn't feeling too good. It was such a treat to enjoy some yummy soups

that a dear friend brought in. Dinner arrived just in time to feed James, his girlfriend and us.

Then tonight we had some more. Oh, it was sooo delicious. I'm so happy that the Lord is with

Larry and me during our trials. I am trying to study my scriptures more diligently and find so

much strength from them. I have found that personal revelation pours in during this time and I

need to always have a paper and pen available to write things down. Often, the inspiration has

nothing to do with what I am reading. The Lord is taking care of my every need and more. He is

wonderful! In one of the blessings that I received, I was told to read my personal scriptures for

at least an hour a day. I'm so glad the Lord asked me to do that because I need the spirit to

guide me. Dont we all.