Just like that tiny plant pushing toward the sun, our hope has been renewed. After talking with doctors about making plans for Calleigh's future school days, they agreed that the best option for her right now was to be around a small group of kids on a regular basis and that once the flu season is over she can go to school with me. She will have her first day of school and we will get to see her graduate 4k. We get a piece of real life, of normalcy, and we get back a little of what we thought was gone and oh how grateful we are. God has blessed us and rewarded us for remaining faithful and bearing witness to His greatness. Make no mistake, this is not from earthly doctors or our will, but by the grace of our Father. He has held us and continues to hold us through this storm and is bringing us through this fire and we will emerge different, but better by His promise.
Thankfully, Calleigh did well receiving her third round of chemo in the hospital last week. She had fun and enjoyed putting together a Lego set she picked out the night before we went in. I think that will be our new chemo tradition. 3 down, 6 to go. Please pray for her counts to continue to stay in the safe range and for her and those in close contact with her to remain well.
Calleigh starts daycare Friday. Pray that her excitement continues, that she feels comfortable, and that she has fun, like any four year old should. 2015 will be a year of celebration.
1. A fifth birthday next month!!
2. A first and last day of k4.
3. Starting Kindergarten.
4. More post-graduate work for me.
5. Time with family.
6. A ten year wedding anniversary.
7. Summer.
8. The end of chemo!!! (We will have a party this year and every year as her second birthday).
9. A make a wish trip.
10. Disney!!
Can you make a list? Can you find joy in the everyday? If not, ask us how. It starts with Jesus.
Brianna, I heard your Joy and God's presence in every line. So thankful for the blessings Calleigh , you and Lance have seen and also thankful to an awesome God who hears our hearts and prayers. Looking to HIm for Calleigh complete healing and healthy life. Love and prayers to all. Lynda McDonald
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful to read about Calleigh and her progress. I know that Calleigh is will find joy and happiness in going to school and being with her friends. I know God will continue to Bring Calleigh through these next Chemo's and that God will continue to hold you and Lance in his hand and give you all the wonderful blessings he has in store for the 3 of you. Still continuing to keep Calleigh and you and Lance in my thoughts and prayers!! Love reading Calleighs updates! My Love and Prayers to you always and will never stop believing!! Knowing God has Great things for all of you trust in him!!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is in Calleigh's dance class. I saw a link to this blog through Cure for Calleigh which I just came across on Facebook. I've missed seeing Calleigh at dance class the past few weeks, and I've been praying that all was well. :-) Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
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