Barry went to see Mike yesterday and brings this report. It was a rough week. The first few days of chemo were very painful, but Mike is better now and very much wanting visitors! Please DO drop in to see him. It is very encouraging to him to see your faces.

He will be in the hospital at least until Saturday. If you want to be sure before you visit, just call Sarasota Memorial and ask. Mike is in room 843.

Mike wants to tell everyone about how God has met him in such a remarkable way throughout this ordeal. He says that he has known God's nearness in a powerful way, and it is almost overwhelming. His words bring hope to us all that even in the darkest places, God is not only there, but he walks before, behind, beside and in us. What a comfort!