Saturday, March 27, 2010

One Day at a Time!

It has been a year since we found out that John has cancer. In some ways, it feels like it hasn't been that long---then in others, it feels longer. Just sitting here trying to sum up all of the emotional ups and downs that we as a family have gone through makes my heart heavy! First and foremost we continue to give God glory in every way. To see John grow closer to God when he could have turned his back on Him and become an angry person is a testomony to his faith. John has decided to remain faithful to God even in the midst of the hardest time of his life. John is such an example to others. He is a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend! One of the blessings over the last year has been the support of family and friends. Some of you have asked how we have gotten through this last year, my response is this...God has given us strength when we needed it, and family and friends to be there throughout every situation. There have been many days that I have thought this unfair for anyone to suffer as John has. I have never seen anyone go through the kind of physical pain that he has endured and still be able to keep fighting. When John has a rough day, we fight it together. Then he comes out of it for awhile and we enjoy the day. Today, he was able to work out on the treadmill - a very difficult task when you can't feel your feet. Alaina has been so great through out this year as well. She has some pretty amazing friends and, of course, her grandparents have been a huge encouragement to her. Even with the changes that have happened this last year, she has continued to be a great daughter, friend, and student. I am so glad that she has the personality she has! What a super little person she is!

One of the great days! Mom and son watching Alaina at her riding lessons!


Buttercup was feeling a little left out so... here she is



Beautiful picture of father and son! LOVE it!




Ryan, John, and Alaina love to watch the Supercross.. Such fun! (and yes I left my name out of there on purpose!!!)




Greg has been such an amazing friend! He came all the way from Tucson-- OK it's not that far but pretty close! He and his wife Linda let us know how much they care in someway every week! We love them both so much!








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