In Christ Alone our Hope is Found

Ok, the beginning of this post sounds sad. BUT this is not a sad post. It is a happy one! So stay with me! I even used a lot of big text  and some color to help me get across to you the happiness of it all! (o: While Micah was in treatment in 2008 and 2009, we planned nothing. We were consumed with the day to day of taking care of Micah, going to and staying in the hospital and just working on keeping our family running. After his treatment was done, we tentatively started looking towards the future. But we still didn't plan far in advance, we had no idea what was in store. I even kept the hospital parking card we were given for free parking, even though we were only going in every three months. I didn't keep it for financial reason, but because I was wondering when we might need it again. I wasn't confident enough to give it back. One day we went in for a check up, I decided to give my parking card back. I was getting more comfortable in our life. I was feeling more co...

 Micah's next scan is coming up. It is next Tuesday, April 12 . On that day, he will also have a heart test. With all the chemo he has had, there is always the possibility that it could have damaged his heart. But realistically, if that were to happen, it  most likely wouldn't show up for 20 or 30 years. Since Micah had an XRAY of his chest last week and it was clear, we are breathing a little easier in regards to his scan. But for some reason, I just can't assume that it will be clear. I wonder if the CT is more detailed? Is there a possibility for something small to be there that the XRAY didn't pick up?  I don't know...... I have noticed in the last days that Micah looks AMAZING. His color is beautiful. He is truly the boy I knew when he was five. It makes me so thankful. I am concerned about his breathing though. At times it is more labored that it has ever been. I am not sure why that would be. We will have to look into it. We would appreciate your prayer...

The kids have been playing outside quite a bit in this great weather. Grace sits by the door like a little dog, just waiting to go out. So since its been so nice, I have bundled her and put her in her bouncy to watch the kids. She loves it. She is a hearty girl and the cold doesn`t really bother her. When the cold wind blows in her face, she raises her face to the wind and smiles. I like that! (o: I found Siah like this yesterday. He is eating croutons. He loves croutons. But he was really just sitting in front of the door! When I asked what he was doing he just smiled! What a strange little character! Here is another crouton related picture. Josiah is in charge of clearing the table with Micah. Yesterday we had salad and there was some left in the bottom. Instead of putting it on the counter, he put it in his room, so he could finish the last of the croutons on the bottom after he was done the dishes! (o: At the beginning of our school day, if Grace isn`t quite ready for ...

I have been so bad lately with posting and organizing pictures. Here are a few from the last few weeks.It is quite boring. But once I put these pics on, I feel like I can start over again.  Daddy love. Just a side note..... Check out that COOOOOLLL bib she is wearing.  Really it is the best thing ever. It even has sleeves that you can use or if you don't want to you can just take them off. The dog Naddie bought Micah because his last scan in January was clear! (o: She is starting to wonder how fun it would be to squeeze the bunny. I said I wouldn't do it, but I did.Of course she loved it. Bad, bad sugar! Grace all bundled and ready for go for a walk with Ken and I.  Wishful thinking..... Spring please come back..... Josh is a fantastic big brother and she LOVES him. My big boy. This keeps her happy for a very long time  I appreciate my big sink! The kids made a ramp in the driveway. This is the small version!...

I already posted this on facebook. But maybe there are people who read this blog, who are not on facebook. Kate and her family are going through such a tough time with Kate's relapse. At this time they are so discouraged and weary. One of the beautiful things about the body of Christ, is that we can come together and pray for each other. Would you pray for them? You can read their most recent update here. Kate's Caringbridge Site

This past Thursday, I had an appointment to take Grace in to get her chest listened to. She has had a cold for a while and was sounding pretty rough. That morning, I decided to take Micah in to get his chest listened to as well.  For the last few weeks, he has been so tired and white and has been really out of breath. Ken and I were worried. My parents told me later that they have been worried and wondering if there was something going on with him. I haven't wanted to take him in to the hospital. I wanted to wait it out a little and not make a big deal about it and worry Micah. So I thought this was the a good opportunity to get him looked at. Our family Doc is a love. He delivered me, so I have been with him for a very long time. He didn't hear anything in Micah's lungs, but because of his laboured breathing, he wanted to be very cautious and send Micah for a chest XRAY. This put me into a little bit of a controlled panic to be honest.  Unexpected scans/Xrays are hard....

Ken and I went on a little 44 hour holiday the last few days. All our kids found a place to sleep for 2 nights and it was wonderful. We used to do this every Christmas break and every summer for 2 nights each time. But in the last 3 years, it really hasn't worked out that way. So we are so thankful that it worked. I love spending time with Ken. It is great to be husband and wife for a few days without being mom and dad too. We know that we love each other and are best friends everyday. There is no doubt. But being together without any distractions is special. We did stay close this time.  Grace is pretty little and Micah won't say it, but he doesn't love it when we leave. We don't mind staying close, then we don't have to waste time driving!   We stayed here once when Micah was still in treatment and really liked it. I have to admit that I am very picky when it comes to hotels and inns! This one passes! (0: This is the view from the deck. The flavour of the roo...