change of plans

Dear friends and family,

Since Kelly's unexpected early home arrival we have decided to dispense with
our previous planned "welcome home" get together Sunday evening the 29th,.
We hope you have had a chance to catch up with Kelly at various other times
and are not disappointed. However, he will be speaking Sunday morning the
29th and anyone that would like to come to the Shoreline Ward that morning
is certainly invited.

Warmly,

The Conrads

Carol Ann Conrad, MS, LMHC, NCC

Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist

8045 W. Grandridge Blvd Ste A

Kennewick, WA 99336

http://www.carolannconrad.com

509-735-1221

latest update on Kelly

Dear friends and loved ones,

We just returned from the doctor this morning where we received the report.
The cancer appears to be completely contained and the least aggressive
-seminoma, classic type. This is great news and what we've been praying
for! He was given the option to do radiation or just intensive CT scans on a
regular 3 month cycle for a year to check for possible spreading. Kelly has
chosen to do the scans and combine it with alternative treatments for the
best and most hopeful outcome. His incision is healing well and he is ready
to move forward with finding a job and getting back to some physical
exercise in the next couple of weeks as well as his school plans for
January.

Thank you again to all who have prayed in Kelly's behalf, your prayers have
been heard and we truly are grateful for your faith.

The Conrads

Carol Ann Conrad, MS, LMHC, NCC

Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist

8045 W. Grandridge Blvd Ste A

Kennewick, WA 99336

http://www.carolannconrad.com

509-735-1221

Kelly update

Dear friends and family,

Kelly went through the surgery Tuesday like a trooper, we were delayed 4
hours, so he was prepped and ready to go and we just sat and talked in the
pre-op room for a long time. The cancer was fully removed and the doctor
said he didn't feel any other tumors anywhere else, so he thought it was
pretty well contained, which is relieving to hear.

He has struggled to rest and let his body recover, but yesterday he did
sleep 10 hours. He felt fairly good today (he's still on pain medications)
and actually is up and walking around with friends. He said it felt better
today to move around and it actually helped. Kelly did say he realizes that
this is going to be a major challenge to not overdo, he's so use to going,
going, going for 18 hours a day and to all of a sudden stop and lay down and
do nothing is a incredibly difficult for him!

He has a follow up appointment next Wednesday morning the 18th where he will
hopefully get the pathologist's report about the type of cancer and we
should know more about follow up treatment at that point. We will let
everyone know what we learn. Until then please keep him in your prayers that
the cancer has not spread, that's the biggest concern.

Thanks to everyone who has been following and concerned about him. We
definitely feel the warmth of your love and caring and know with everyone
praying for him that whatever the outcome will be the Lord's will. Whatever
that may be, it will be okay.

Warmly,

The Conrads

Carol Ann Conrad, MS, LMHC, NCC

Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist

8045 W. Grandridge Blvd Ste A

Kennewick, WA 99336

http://www.carolannconrad.com

509-735-1221