Quarantine

Luke is done with the chicken pox now, but Sitara has a mild case. She feels fine, but I still have to keep her away from Jordan and we can't really go anywhere. I think I may go crazy! Jordan has been having a lot of night cramps again, and no one is really sure why now. We're all trying to figure it out and one day will actually get to sleep at night again.

Chicken Pox

I've had some trouble posting, but am finally getting this on. Another twist in the road, Luke has chicken pox. He had the vaccine, so he has a mild case of it. However, it is very important that Jordan doesn't get it. He got an IV preventative medicine on Monday, and then has to take an antiviral medicine 4 times a day for 19 days. I am feeling very overwhelmed with it all. Please pray for his protection.

Some good news is Julie's fiance got home to Virginia yesterday from his mission to the Middle East. We are thankful for his safe return home and are anxiously waiting for our trip to Hawaii in June for the wedding.

The End of the Middle

Well we are here at Children's for the all-day chemo. We are 5 hours in with 12 more to go. That means we have 5 more long chemo appointments, 4 short ones, and a total of 25 appointments left as long as everything goes ok. We are officially at the end of the middle.

We came in today feeling like this is routine. Jordan has been doing well except for at night as usual. When we got here, we found out his little friend Ethan (8 months) is not doing well. They are the sweetest family and I am worried about him. Please pray for him. It is strange how for a moment it can all seem routine until we hear about Ethan, and I am sad again.

For now, Jordan is asleep and we are hanging in there.

Mother's Day

Aren't they sweet? This Mother's Day I am counting my blessings.

a post from brent

I'm feeling compelled again to give a dad's take on all that has been going on with this cancer stuff. I know I don't record my thoughts that often, so never quite sure of how to share an update. Jordan's status has been well the past couple of weeks; good doctor reports and no other illness/infection going on. Thanks for your love and prayer- that is making a huge impact on his health. Also, he has been walking more and more lately. Though he still crawls (he's still very fast on all four), walking is becoming more than just a novelty and entertainment value. He is now seeing his legs as a legitimate form of transportation. Medicine is still a real chore for him, especially at night, but I will say that he is much more resolved and compliant about taking it than in days past. The past couple of days have provided some sun breaks and he loves getting outside. His favorite backyard pastime is going down the slide. The swing has lost his interest, as he has taken up a new challenge of trying to climb up the slide as well as the thrill of going down it. Hopefully, the Spring gives us lots more outdoor opportunities. Inside the "casa" things are lively as ever. The crib is out of commission, as he has now mastered climbing out of it, though it is adjusted to the bottom notch. Time to bring out the toddler bed again. Until that gets set up, it's us three together on the parent mattress. The snack cupboard had to have the safety lock put on it, as were having a constant battle keeping him out of all the crackers and cookies. He is still fired up about that executive decision that didn't include any of his intentions. With his intensity, I won't be surprised if he figures out the latch pretty soon. Jordan still loves playing peekaboo and sitting on Nermal (the cat) as indoor pastimes. And by the way, Nermal should get some sort of cat award as he has behaved quite nicely for Jordan- I think they have actually bonded a little. Perhaps that is all I should write for now. We love hearing from everyone, and please know we are extremely grateful to God for the healing that is taking place in Jordan, and for the gift of family and friends that continue to give their love and prayers. Proverbs 17:22 a cheerful heart doeth good like a medicine.