Re: Phil's update Thurs. 11/10/05

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Narice, That is good news. Hoping and Praying that Phil keeps getting

his strength back. Now you need to get some rest too Narice!!!! Love,

Ingrid

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> Phil continues to improve. His feet are still swollen but his legs

and

> stomach look normal again. He remains on antibiotics until Monday

when he will see

> Dr. Rothman and determine his next step in treatment. Definitely

no more

> Erbitux!!!

> In fact, we may be looking at a chemo break. Appetite and

everything else

> are pretty well normalized. Of course it is very important he rest

and get his

> strength back which he does each afternoon after work.

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> As far as work goes he has been working since Tuesday light duty

such as

> phone calls and sermon writing so he will be good to go on Sundays.

He can do

> some visitation as long as the person is not currently sick. Other

pastors, our

> Youth Minister, Liese, and our parishioners are helping out so

that all runs

> as smoothly as possible. What a beautiful example of what the

church is and

> should always be about.

> A talk with the Bishop yesterday reassured Phil that the synod as

well as

> the congregation are willing to help him maintain his ministry.

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> We are so thankful for everyone's cards letters prayers and

support.

> May God Bless you all

> Phil Narice Dan & Tim May

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