Last one

We've been waiting for this day for a year and 1/2 now. . . I went to bed last night filled with emotions I cannot describe. . . I thought I would be more excited and giddy but it wasn't that. . . I just can't describe it.  I heard a lie . . . "there will be something else they see and you will not be through with chemo". . . I chose to dismiss it. I had to fix my eyes back on what God revealed a while back.

I thanked God for healing this warrior! and for carrying us through!

 

As I walked to the van early this morning to begin our route to the hospital, I noticed something strange. . . it was still dark so it was hard to tell just what it was.

I soon realized. . .

 

 

I have some sneaky friends. . . HA!

One who God has chosen to reveal  pieces of my heart to. . . pieces that even I don't fully  understand.  

 

 Extremely thankful the MRI showed no growth and maybe even some slight decrease in one of the tumors.

So, we are finished with chemo but there is still much need for prayer.  The next 6 months to a year without chemo will show if the tumor cells are indeed dead.  Each day we will have to make a choice. . . . to pick up our armor . . .

and thank God for the journey . . . the journey already traveled and the one yet to come. 

 

 

The one behind the scene needs prayer too. . .Clothed in his sister's blanket. . . always concerned about how she is doing . . . he follows her around watching her every move. . . He has forever been changed by all that has rocked our world.  I see so often the cry for attention from this precious warrior prince.  Please pray for him too.

 

 

So much to be thankful for as we reflect back

 

Today has been a day filled with emotion: I feel torn. . . I want to jump up and down with joy and shout "No more chemo" but the reality is God has forever changed my heart for the sick kids. . .

Today another child's family is desperately hurting. . . wishing they didn't have to say goodbye so soon. . . The ache is sooo deep.  Please pray for Claire's family.

So many kids fighting for a cancer-free life. . . It's Hard and painful most of the time. . . . 

Praying often. . .

Never forgetting. . .

The ones who fought so hard and are now in heaven.

This beauty is missed so much! Please pray for Kate's family

 

 

 

We ARE excited about the good news . . . we ARE Thankful. . . we DO experience Joy. . .

But our hearts will NEVER be the same. They will ALWAYS have a piece that hurts from the pain and reality of childhood cancer. 

 

None of us could do this without the Prayer Warriors. You are SO needed! 

THANK YOU!!

New

As we have started the new year. . . we have reflected on all that happened in 2012.  Lots of  heartache. . . sickness. . . tears. . . .pain. . . . Love. . . Joy. . . laughter. . . restoration. . . and repeated visits to the clinic and hospital.

We ended the year with an unexpected sell of our house. A complete 7 years at south martinwood and now it's time to move on. . . . it's hard to say goodbye to a place you brought home your first child and then two more. . . so many great memories. . . God is so good!

This new year will be different. It is going to be filled with NEW.  New life. . . new home. . . new neighbors. . . new places to visit. . . . and new learning.

 

What a way to start the year!

 

 

hearts overflowing with joy. . . as two . . .together choose new

 

 

Then, this young prince says goodbye to ONE and hello to TWO

 

 

No more "baby" but rather "Big Boy"

 

Then there's the precious neighbors that we have fallen in love with. 

Our new neighbors have some nice sized shoes to fill. :)

 

 The last few days have been filled with "busy". . . filling boxes. . . donating lots. . . trash cans being filled. This process is different than what I expected.

At dinner last night we had a fun little surprise in the so called "fortune cookie"

"you will have no problems in your home"

smile 

 

 

But the most excited NEW is coming in April! Not only will this princess enter into her 7th year.

 

 

She will be "COMPLETE" with her chemo treatments.  Yes!

I'll say it again YES!

No more of these

 

So excited to be saying goodbye to those ugly pokes and purple gloves!

Yes we will continue to have scans every 3 months for the first year but not as many visits and very few "pokes"

 

Lots and Lots to be thankful for!

YOU, prayer warriors, are so needed and appreciated. . . THANK YOU!!