Keep 'Em Comin'

For those of you who read this for an update on Mom, here it is: She is having a harder time with this round of chemo than the previous two. She went into work this morning for a few hours, which was as much as she could do. She still has a great attitude and tries to focus on all the blessings that have been given us during this time, but chemo is still a mean thing to go through. Please pray with me that the effects subside and also for her to be able to sleep through them as much as possible. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Also, many of you have asked, "What can I do to help?" We appreciate this more than you know, but there is not much to be done at the moment. I promise, on behalf of our family, that we will ask for help whenever help is needed and when there is something to be done. For now we just need as many prayers offered up as possible. God hears us and you and we feel all the love He has to give. Thank you for your love and prayers.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone!

Today's Labs

Mom had her labs done this morning before chemo and her numbers were good. That is great news! She then sat through chemo and did well. She took her anti-nausea medicine when she got home and is now sleeping. She will hopefully sleep the next few days. Her hardest days continue to be day 2-4 after chemo, so she takes her meds to help her and then sleeps as much as she can. Thank you again and again for all your prayers and concern.

Small Group Easter Egg Hunt

Last Sunday John and Courtney filled and hid eggs in their backyard for all the kids in our small group to hunt. I wish I had all the words to tell this story with all the excitement that it had but I just know I cannot do it justice. Watching all the kids go crazy trying to find the eggs and watching them fall out of the baskets and watching kids fall and trip and lose interest and steal other kids' eggs was just so hilarious. I don't think I have laughed that hard in a while. We tried and tried to get a good picture, but as you can tell, we were a bit unsuccessful. This one was the best we could get. Right after this picture was taken Braden rolled backwards and ended up with the little rubber pieces in his mouth. I know I shouldn't have but I just kept laughing. These kids are such a joy in our lives. ( We missed the four who were not there by the way.) Our small group is no longer small. It is full of chaos and excitement, laughter and enjoyment. God has blessed our lives so much by placing these people in it. There is nothing like sharing your life with others who love and encourage you. Thank you God for these people and these sweet, precious, little angels.

Birthday Celebration Pictures

Here are a few more pictures from our train ride celebrating Cason's second birthday. We had so much fun even though it was so cold. Mom was unable to go, so my Aunt Juanda went in her place and took pictures so that Mom did not miss a moment. This was a priceless gift that Juanda gave to all of us. Cason was in heaven seeing and riding Thomas. Enjoy!

Sweet Picture

My Aunt Juanda took this picture of Cason and I just had to share it. It was taken while riding on Thomas the Train for Cason's second birthday celebration. Those of you who know him know how much he loves trains. Notice we could not leave home without Thomas in hand. :)

Mom's Labs 4-2-09

All her labs were good today! Thanks for the prayers...and keep praying.