Catching up!

Matt at the UW Cancer Clinic getting his blood drawn.
Matt and his new rims for his Camaro.
Matt and Lyle.

Matt and Helayne.

Last week after Matt's third treatment, he didn't get sick at all! He is also halfway done with his treatments, following with a month off, and then his second surgery!

Here are a few things that Matt has done in the last week to keep busy:

Last week Matt drove along with Mel to Milwaukee to pick up some cars and deliver them to Madison keeping Mel company along the ride. He also went over to the Liederbach's who hosted dinner for the family. Matt, Jenny, and Mom also went to court to support our Uncle Moose for a day. Ryan, his soon to be brother-in-law, came over to help Matt work on his truck and put a new starter in Matt's truck to get it running. On Saturday, Matt went to watch Casey coach at her mini's dance competition all day. They took first place

in all three categories they participated in.

Yesterday, our family hosted a dinner at the Krueger house for Lyle Wuestenberg, Helayne Kirchoff, Mel and their families to thank them for all they have done. We also invited Lindsay from Lowe's Motor Speedway but it was a little far of a drive for her! ;) We joined in on a delicious dinner and then watched Matt's videos of him driving around the race track! We also then played a game of Queens with Casey and her parents, our family, and Bret. Today Matt had a doctor appointment to get his blood drawn. His white count was 8.9 which is high but that is great. Last week it was 10 and the week before it was only 1.4. After the 1.4 count, he received a shot to help boost his white count which worked wonders! Then we headed over to J & L Tire in Johnson Creek to see Lyle and also Matt's new rims came in! He was very excited to see them! The tires will be in by the end of the week they said. Matt can't wait to put them on his car to get it ready for next year on the track he said. :)

Also after talking to Lyle, he informed us that Matt's story had reached every CARQUEST in the United States. After reading Matt's story, the president of CARQUEST made a decision to instead of giving hams and turkeys to employees this year, they would donate that money to a Children's Hospital for an addition to the building. It ended up being

a donation of $1.5 million dollars!

Also, the lady from genetics testing called and they still have no definite response for if Matt's cancer is genetic or just a fluke. She requested a sample of Matt's tumor so they can run some more tests. She did recommend that his immediate family members go and get a

colonoscopy as a precaution.

Matt has noticed that he is starting to lose his hair now. If he touches it or runs his fingers through his hair, it will come out. Next Sunday (Dec. 21), later in the evening Matt is planning on shaving his head with friends and family. His brother Nate, friend Bret, cousin Eric, and others are going to be here and shave their heads with him! Anyone else want to join in? ;)

He has been keeping very busy and also getting his Christmas shopping done. Today is Matt and Casey's 2 1/2 year anniversary so they are planning on a special dinner tonight.

Matt has been in great spirits and feelings pretty good. He feels nauseous occasionally but his medication seems to be helping him through that.

Please continue to keep Matt in your prayers.