After the roller coaster week we've had, I decided to take a few moments and take stock of all the positive things that have happened since we bgan this "adventure".
1. Reconnection with old friends and family we haven't spoken to in years, praying for us.
2. Countless new friends who have tirelessly prayed for us.
3. The friends and family who we speak to every day that never stop praying.
4. 60 new people added to the National Bone Marrow Registry...awesome!
5. Finding out what great cooks Brady and Chloe are. (I'm sure Brock can cook too, I'll have to ask his dorm mates!)
6. Becky (Brady's girlfriend) cutting off her long beautiful hair and donating it for cancer patient wigs.
7. Knowing that people are more than willing to help all you have to do is ask.
8. The response for platelet donations has been amazing.
9. Knowing your children are strong, caring and resilient is one thing, witnessing it is another.
10. Watching someone you love so deeply, fight so hard, reaffirms your belief in the power of the human spirit.
11. Knowing that through the power of prayer, our faith and God's promise to protect us, there is light at the end of this tunnel.
I could go on all day, because the gifts of love from all of you are never ending.
Pat is staying strong in usual Pat style. His mouth sore is still bothering him and the chemo has made him pretty tired. But I must say that for all he's been through he looks pretty darn good! Let's all pray for those leukemia blasts to get outta here so we can head up to the 6th floor (Bone Marrow transplant floor). Wouldn't that be the best holiday gift you could imagine? When I was walking the dogs today I saw and ad on the bus stop bench for a movie and the catch phrase was,
"you've got to believe it to see it." I think that's my new mantra. Love and a relaxing weekend to you all.
xoxo,
Jules
2 comments:
Julie,
Once again you bring me to tears with your blog! Good for Becky, donating her hair - she is going to make someone very happy to have a beautiful wig... Points 9 and 10 ring so true for Dad and I as well. Thank God for the strength and purpose that both you and Pat have shown throughout this "adventure". You make us proud each day and you have passed your strength down to your children and they are running with it!!
Every day, someone asks me about Pat and lets me know that they are praying for him. We are truly blessed to have so many wonderful friends and family.
And, #11, there truly is a light at the end of this tunnel and that light is leading Pat up to the sixth floor and into TRANSPLANT!!! That is the ONLY holiday gift that I want - to see Pat sporting some brand new bone marrow.
Love,
Mom
Jules & Pat,
In this crazy amazing world we live in..how our lives intertwine with other, isn't fabulous how we all stay connected. Pat, you give us such strength and we continue to pray for you...every minute. Our children are a testament to the future. We need each other..and we will always be strong for each other. Prayer is such a gift. Its ok to ask for help....remember we are always a thought away.I hope you know how very much we love you. I talk to the DHHS FAMILY ALMOST EVERY DAY AND THEY ALL SEND THEIR LOVE. "You have got to believe..I do, FOR YOU, PAT !!!" Always & FOREVER...fight the fight PAT. I Believe in you !!
Terri H & FAMILY
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