First of all I would like to thank all of our friends, family and neighbors for the concern and support they have shown our family in this stressful time. We appreciate all the prayers more than you know. Even though I am not computer savvy I believe this will be the best way to keep everyone updated on Tim's condition. I apologize for the phone calls I have not returned. At the end of the day I am honestly too exhausted and it is depressing to repeat the details of Tim's illness.

Tim's official diagnosis is cholangiocarcinoma which is in stage 4. This is a fancy name for cancer that begins in the bile duct.Tim has numerous lesions in his liver and some metastasis to the pancreas. Surgery and radiation are not a option as things have spread too far. On December 26 Tim began his first dose of chemotherapy (gemzar) he will have these treatments once a week for 8 weeks when another ct scan will be taken to see if the treatment was effective in shrinking the tumors. The doctor says there in no cure for this cancer the chemo is only to slow down the cancer. Hopefully the chemo will shrink in the liver enough for the liver to regain function.

Tim was released from the hospital on January01, 2007 after 18 days in the hospital we feel very lucky to have Tim home. It was a great way to start the new year.Tim will have his second dose of chemo tomorrow. I will try to keep this site updated often on Tim's progress. Happy new year to everyone and thanks again for all you have done for our family. Please remember us in your prayers. Kathy