February 4, 2010

Mom continues to be responding well from her first infusion treatment. Justin and Allison spent all day yesterday at home with her and then the whole family ventured out for the Preston-Morgantown game last night. It was a disappointing loss, but it's been a nice opportunity to get out and see how many people are concerned and praying for our family. At every game, at least one person has approached us to ask how she's doing and to tell us they are continuing to remember our family in their prayers. It's comforting to know that no matter what you may face, you never have to go through it alone. The response of our family, friends, and co-workers has been so touching and it would be so much harder to get through this without you. My friends at school have been so supportive and it is so inspiring to work with such wonderful people! Please know that your expressions of kindness and concern are greatly appreciated. We are so blessed, and God has utilized this unfortunate sickness to show us all how truly fortunate we are. Sometimes we as Christians don't feel comfortable talking about our faith to our friends and co-workers, but this experience has opened the door to creating a welcoming environment and opportunity to have meaningful conversations. We share scriptures, pray together, and openly talk about God and His plan. A student teacher at my school commented to her host teacher how great it was to be in a place with so many other Christians. What a wonderful outcome from such an undesirable situation!

Today was a relaxing day at home. When I got in from work Mom and Dad were watching a movie. Linda Rae stopped in this evening and Aunt Ann dropped off some treats. We're getting settled in for what could amount to several inches of snow this coming weekend. Mom's next appointment is on Wednesday where she'll meet Dr. Julien and follow-up with Dr. Torres.

We're continuing to pray for a complete healing and a cancer-free report with this treatment. Thank you for a continuing interest in your prayers. The cards are beginning to trickle in again and Mom really enjoys receiving word of all the people who are thinking of her and praying for her. Thanks to Tina for her lasagna Wednesday night, Sue for the cookies today, and Linda Rae and Lindsay for taking care of a couple more meals with their delivery this evening. We appreciate all of you more than you know!