MB'S 2ND POST!!
We are here in sunny Palm Desert, CA and loving it! It is 5:30pm and currently 94 degrees...just a bit warm. There is a slight breeze blowing right now, making it a lovely, summer evening...and it's not even summer, yet! The weather and surroundings here are perfect for what we need right now-rest, relaxation, laid back days with no agenda and just being with each other. Did I mention we are loving it? :)

Here is a quick re-cap or our time thus far:

**Bruce, MB, Ike and Pearce flew out early Sat morning and arrived in PD early afternoon. This was Pearce and Ike's first plane ride and I did my best to make it as memorable as possible (and totally embarrassed them):
~They went through the full security check: head-to-toe wand check and full pad down...well, they did look like suspicious characters!
~They not only got to look in the plane's cock-pit, but were invited to sit in the pilot's chairs...this was before take-off, of course. We were glad that all the buttons and levers they pushed and played with did not compromise the safety of the flight!
They both got window seats, enjoyed the view, laughed at how small the bathroom was and had wide eyes and big smiles during take-off and landing! A fun time was had by all!

**Spencer and Mikaela arrived on Tues night-it was their first flight, also. Let's just say they were glad I wasn't there to make it memorable for them! My good friend, Lisa, drove them to the airport, helped them check in and saw them through security. They reluctantly posed for a a few pictures (thanks, Lisa) and arrived with big smiles on their faces.

**We have been toodling around in golf carts, swimming, reading, playing games, putting, chipping, spending time at the driving range, napping, exercising, watching lots of sports and just hanging out. We will be watching American Idol tonight to see who is voted off next (a weekly family highlight), have rootbeer floats (Bruce's favorite) while playing some board games and look forward to a day of "whatever" tomorrow.

Bruce continues to feel better daily-a little more energy everyday-and naps when he needs to. He is trying to get as much rest as he can before hitting Disneyland on Sunday, cuz he wants to try and keep up with his kids while there! We'll keep you posted on that!

Medical Update: Bruce goes in for a chest CT and brain MRI on May 4th. On May 11th, we go to Portland and see both Dr Delashaw and Dr Curti to get results of these scans. We will find out then if the chest tumor responded to the IL2 treatments and if there is any evidence of new or recurring brain tumors. It will be a relief to end this "waiting phase" and find out what Bruce's treatment options are. We will let you know when we know.
Our Adventure continues with much faith, hope, love and lots of LAUGHTER!
Full of thanks and rejoicing in Jesus,
MB for the A Team!