We came home from the hospital tonight feeling lighter and more hopeful than we have since Thursday. We don't know anything new about Mary's condition and won't until we meet with the oncologist on Monday, but it's been wonderful to see Mary continue to recover from the surgery and have such a positive attitude. We can see that she wants to fight now. Before she was in so much pain that she just didn't want to do anything that would cause more pain, but she's feeling better and has continued to see so many friends and family members that she wants to do whatever she can to beat this cancer.

We just continue to pray and pray and pray and seek comfort in God. My parents and older brother came today, and that meant so much to all of us. We went to the hospital chapel and had a devotion together, and Cory's dad asked my dad to read Mary's favorite psalm - 121.

Tonight, after we got home, we opened a card from our dear, dear friends Heather and Jeremy. Not only are they thinking of us and praying, but they also sent us money since they can't be here to bring us a meal or whatever things could help us. Wow. Again, the support and comfort we have from all around us is so overwhelming. Cory and I broke down in tears once again.

Cory is going up to the hospital tomorrow, but the kids and I are staying home. The kids have done so great these past three days, but they need a break from the hospital and a chance just to play and relax. Accalia wants to make Christmas decorations for Mary's hospital room, so I think we'll be sure to do that.