We all had a wonderful and eventful Holy Week. Kelly in particular has been feeling very well. So thankful for all the prayers, we can really feel them! 

     She had several bad days after her first chemo treatment but rebounded nicely. She has gained much of her appetite back and is in great spirits. She has even been getting outside and exercising most days. My mom is such a blessing as she has completely devoted herself to caring for Kelly. She has developed a schedule of supplements, oils, and making sure she is getting complete cancer fighting nutrition and more. We are also so thankful for friends and family and all the suggestions we've received for her care and healing.

     Last Wednesday we were blessed to have the Mass kit of Venerable Bishop Fulton Sheen in Jackson. A Mass was said using the kit and many of St. Mary's parish were able to attend this special occasion.

     There is also an additional Mass that has been added to the weekly schedule on Tuesday nights at 6:30 followed by a rosary for Kelly. We are so humbled by the outpouring of love and support that has been shown by our parish and community. 

     Easter Sunday our whole family was in town. We had such a wonderful day together filled with laughter and lasting memories. The cherry trees were blooming and it was truly a perfect day for Easter; a day filled with new life and hope for the future. 

     Kelly has been enjoying the hats, pajamas, blankets and a prayer shawls that have been gifted to her. She is coping so well with all that the cancer, chemo, new diet and lifestyle changes are throwing at her. 

     She has had so many wonderful visitors in the past few weeks including many friends, family and even our cousins from California made a visit today! We are thankful for each of you and all of your prayers. 

     Kelly's second round of chemo is a week from today, Wednesday April 6th. Please pray that she and we all may continue to persevere in prayer and be strengthened by our faith in our risen Savior in the upcoming weeks. 'Jesus I surrender myself to you, take care of everything.' Happy Easter season to all! #PrayersForKelly #KellyKicksCancerintheOvaries #TealTeamKelly

'But my trust is in you, oh Lord;

I say, “You are my God.

In your hands is my destiny...”

Let your face shine upon your servant;

save me in your kindness.

Take courage and be stouthearted,

all you who hope in the Lord.'

- Psalm 31:15-17,25