We've had a good weekend, lots of family visiting which is always nice. Melissa and Ella are home from Italy, Phillip will be transferred to Washington DC in October. As they are expecting another little girl, Melissa needed to travel now, so Phillip is left in Italy making all the moving arrangements. We're sorry for him, but happy to have Melissa and Ella here. Ella is a sweetheart, just watching her play is entertainment enough for us.

Micah has been here all weekend and Saturday Phil's brothers, Roy and Stephen visited along with their wives Sherry and Jada. Two cousins, Miles and Linda, were here also, and we had a great afternoon.

Today we start radiation. We'll be traveling to Murfreesboro 5 days a week for 6-8 weeks, as well as starting the chemo pills. We were told this is not a cure, but should shrink the tumor some. I'm praying for relief of headaches and speech! Even a few days of speaking would be wonderful. Phil still says a few simple phrases, the main one is "I love you", and he's told that to all of us over and over. Pray for our strength and endurance over the next few weeks.