The Latest MRI

Makenzie got another MRI on Thursday, January 4th. The last MRI was back on August 25th. The last one showed the tiniest bit of tumor progression... a fraction of the tip of a pinky finger. That caused the doctor to switch her chemo medicine from vincristine and carboplatin to vinblastine. The new chemo medicine seems to be doing what we want so far. The latest MRI showed no evidence of tumor progression. They told us not to really expect any shrinkage yet. Vinblastine is a slow acting medication. But, so far so good. Kenzie has felt so much better with this new medication that with the old. She has had more energy and strength and her counts have stayed higher and her immune system is doing well. Keep praying for her!

Makenzie's Christmas/Meeting Pres. Monson

We all went to Logan, Utah for a white Christmas this year. It was a lot of fun. We stayed with Makenzie's Aunt Shelley and her family and Grandma and Grandpa Moore. The kids had fun playing with each other, going on 4-wheeler rides, sledding, ice fishing, going to a Utah State basketball game, and wandering around Temple Square.

During our stay Makenzie got to meet Pres. Thomas S. Monson in Salt Lake City and receive a blessing from him. He spent an hour with Makenzie and her family... talking about the Gospel, telling stories, teaching her to play the first song he learned on the piano, and showing everyone around the board room where the First Presidency meets and his office. Makenzie gave him one of her home made cards and one of our ward's Christmas CDs. He gave Makenzie a signed picture and a box of yummy chocolates. Kenzie's name was also placed on the First Presidency prayer roll. They will pray for her by name each Thursday when they meet for about a month of so. It was an awesome visit.

Here's a message from Makenzie... pres. monson was so so cool . It was a wonderful experience for me . Then we went to look at temple lights. It was so cold i had one jacket, one hood, and one hat. well looks like i have to go. love makenzie.