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Wednesday, June 27th

  

(Tried getting Otto to look, but he wasn't feeling it!  lol!)

Today is the last full day of chemo treatments for this first round!  We are happy and pleased with everything that has happened so far.  However, with that being said, we are going to ask that you keep the prayers coming.  We just talked to the docs and we were told that these next two weeks are where things can turn in regards to symptoms that can come about.  Please continue to pray for little side effects, a strong appetite, and uplifted spirits.  We are firm believers that if the "village" sends prayers and positive vibes, Otto will be taken care of.

A big thank you to friends who welcomed the girls to join them in their afternoon of fun activities.  They had a wonderful time!!

We had some nice visits yesterday towards the later of the afternoon/eve.  It's always fun to chat and laugh!  Otto continues to get cards in the mail along with packages here and there.  They all make him smile.  We received many compliments on our covered wall the other day.  Apparently we are in the running with another family for most items on a wall!  You know us Funders love a competition!

As always, thank you for all the love and support.  We are constantly being uplifted by your words and actions!

With love,

Mark, Leigh, Otto, Tess and Lu

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  1. Roberta KueglerJune 27, 2018 at 5:17 PM

    😊😊😊😊

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  2. UnknownJune 27, 2018 at 6:06 PM

    So glad the first round is behind him, thanks for the specifics to include in our prayers.

    Cora chiming in here - I remember at CHOP that there was a mass in the prayer room, and it was about how prayers produce photons that others feel.
    We were proud to wear orange shirts in honor of Otto. I wore my favorite hockey team’s shirt because it also helped me get through what I experienced. Love, Cora
    #Pray4Otto
    P.S. Hey Otto, we hope you like the video from MMS. You’re in our prayers.

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    1. funderbloggerJune 27, 2018 at 6:37 PM

      Thanks to you and the family, Cora! You all are amazing!!

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