August 3rd update - One year in.

It has been a busy week for us.  Sarah's appointment on Tuesday showed that she was ready to start the next round of chemo.  While this is the last round of weekly chemo appointments, it is also one of the most intensive.  She has had chemo appointments Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week.  We have one on Saturday with Sunday off.  Then Monday through Friday next week, she has radiation appointments in the morning with Chemo appointments Wed-Saturday next week.  The following week is only the daily radiation appointments all week.  By the end of August we should be in maintenance, which should allow us to get back into a routine.

August 2nd marked the one year mark for Sarah's diagnoses.  A year ago, we were in Primary Children's not knowing what to expect.  It has been a crazy year.  We have been in the hospital/clinic around 1/3 of the days this year.  Sarah is gone through 6 rounds of Chemo with many stays in the hospital.  During this time, Lilly completed her first year of school, Gus has learned to walk and run, we moved into a house with a back yard, I got promoted into management, and we have grown a lot as a family and as children of God.  We have learned how to be Christlike recipients to the countless hours and acts of service.  I can't begin to name them all.  I understand more of how the Lord loves each of us and what it means to persevere through our trials.  I have learned to take joy in the many miracles that the Lord gives us each day.  His hand is truly guiding our lives in ways that we don't imagine.  I am grateful that I have been given the chance to learn through this experience.  I hope I can share some of the things that I have learned with others.

We have a few pictures of Gus to post since we haven't put any up in a while.  We are grateful for all the love and support that we receive each and every day.

Gus and His Daddy

Gus with his new haircut