The boys and I felt such relief in having Mike home again and I found myself cherishing his presence. We took our mornings slow and started off the days with family cuddles in bed and coffee of course. Saturday was beautiful and sunny, Mike wanted to get out of the house so we drove to a beautiful park in Maple Ridge. The park is nestled in between horse stables and a river so it is a nice change from the city. We sat by the river bed and our family felt so complete as we soaked up the sun, enjoyed our surroundings and especially each other. Our days are a slower pace than they were before chemo, but it has taught us to stop and cherish all the good moments.
Sunday we all went to church as a family and Mike rested for the remainder of the day to store up some strength for the week ahead. My mom arrived in the afternoon and will spend the week with us. I'm ready for more hands on deck as we head into another week of chemo. The boys are so excited to see Nana so I know having her around will make their week extra special.
We are thankful that we have had some quality moments together as a couple and as a family as we start cycle two of Mike's treatment. We feel uplifted in prayer and we are relying on God's strength to carry us through the challenges that accompany chemo. Mike is not looking forward to doing this all over again; nevertheless, he approaches this week with courage and faith. I am so proud of him!
"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." Isaiah 41:10
M & J
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping up the blog. I mentioned you to a friend who has been through cancer twice. She said you have to think of each treatment as just one step closer to being well again. You are going through this not just for yourselves, but for all of us. God will carry you.
Dad & Mom Roth
Glad you had such a great weekend, God really is present helping to see that you continue to have what you need as a family to stay strong and positive through this journey.
ReplyDeleteIt will be great support to have your Mom there with you, thank God for Mommies! No matter how old we are we still need them. As my Mom says "Sometimes only Mommy will do" and even at my age, she's right!
Sending love and prayers!
Glad Mom got there safe! Looking forward to joining you all soon!
ReplyDeleteHey Jana,
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you know this song or not but it's a favorite in our house and I find it so encouraging, crank it up and dance your worries away!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmUDDxflt6o&playnext=1&list=PL75FD506E87508D7D