Friday, June 6, 2008

The Beginning of the Beginning

Thank you everyone for all your kind wishes and prayers. It is the Beginning of the Beginning for us of life without cancer treatment. We will never be the same, and as I have so desperately longed to be on the "other side," we have seen too much suffering and know too many people we care about perservering with this disease, to be able to completely move on.

Jordan has many physical scars and lifelong medical issues to deal with. I have emotional scars that feel like they will take a very long time to heal. But, we emerge with a deep love, admiration, and respect for our son. We have a stronger marriage and I have an even greater knowledge that I have a very amazing husband. We have an appreciation and joy in our children that will never leave us. And, we have a testimony about the Family of God and how they have carried us through this trial. For those things we will always be grateful. Give your children a kiss in honor of Jordan and expect details of a blowout party in the near future! We love you.


P.S. No more tubes!! The NG tube and his line came out yesterday too. Pictures to come!

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Praise God!!!!!
Love from Kim, Gerry and Anna

Anonymous said...

Such awesome news!

Anonymous said...

Again tears!

One of my biggest prayers through all of this was that you and Brent would be "on the same team" as you endured this journey. I am so thankful to hear you talk of this strengthening your marriage!

I can't wait to see a picture with no tube!! And to celebrate with you guys!!! Let us know what his latest cravings are and we will bring it.....although spicy Ethiopian might be a stretch for me.

Big Hugs!!
Andria

Anonymous said...

tears...breathe.....sigh.....my heart is full of joy. I'm forever changed for having been able to be with Tate, Luke and Sitara this past school year. I love you Busby's deeply...and rejoice with you to hear of this news.

Much love,
May May
XO

The Breeder said...

Such amazing news. Tears of joy are flowing.

Anonymous said...

Tears of happiness.

We got some scoop from Liz yesterday and were cheering around our house!!! This is just such great news.

We're celebrating your being on the other side!

Much love!

The Krippaehne's

Anonymous said...

Praising our Lord and hugging everyone we know! You have all of our admiration for being so faithful to His timing! We look forward to celebrating with you over a camp fire with hot dogs and smores! We Love you, Julie and Ken

mollyllilja said...

Hallelujah! What a story to tell.
Love,
The Liljas

moe said...

We are so happy for you. We hope you can get a deeper rest and feel God's hand and His peace. I am so glad you are all done with treatment. Our continued prayers for healing for all of you in every way, and we can't wait to rejoice with you as one body for God's grace in person.

Peace,
Lisa

Anonymous said...

The very BEST news!!
Love,
Kristi

Anonymous said...

We are thrilled to hear the good news and praise God that he was with you through all of this.

Thank you Lord for the great news!!

Maxine and Duane

Anonymous said...

We are so thankful with you and praising God in this! I can't wait to tell Nate when he wakes up from his nap...he and I have been praying for Jordan at many nap times and what good news to share! Thank you for your amazing example of perseverence. We are all rejoicing with you!
Love,
The Schramm Fam