7/19/18 Houston is a "go"!

Hello, friends.  Quick note on Gabrielle.  She had her labs done today and they are good enough for her to proceed with the trial down in Houston.  This is the trial which involves check point inhibitors.  In particular, they wanted to make sure that her liver tests weren't too far off, and they weren't.  There are some abnormalities on the tests, but not enough to put the brakes on the study.  I spoke with the coordinator today and she said that things can proceed, which is something we are delighted about!

We fly out on Monday the 23rd (Gabrielle and Sheriff Steve this time), and will return on Saturday, July 28th.  She will have a couple of days of testing, meet with the doctor on July 26th in the morning and then get the infusion of the drug in the afternoon, then one day to rest before flying home.

Till then, we are biding our time around the Dudley household.  Gabrielle's appetite has still been quite poor...and it has nothing to do with my cooking!  She didn't even finish her ice cream tonight.  She rests a lot, but when she does, she is peaceful.  Yesterday, we played Scrabble, and I finally won a game!  But only by a few points.  I almost felt guilty for winning when she was so sleepy and woozy from her pain meds, but not guilty enough to let her win, that's for sure.

I don't have much else to report, but wanted to let you know about the labs.  I will try and update you next week from Houston, or if any of the following take place before then: I cook something new on my car's dash (supposed to be hot this weekend), I win a second game of Scrabble in a row, Gabrielle starts eating my cooking, I manage to stay awake during the Aussie soap opera, or if my "Cuzz'n Rob" larns to spelll enny bettor than he duz now.  

Thanks for the prayers, and all your support in so many ways!

Steve