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.