We had to put Mylie down last month, still miss her. I guess that is life, right? No one gets out alive. Even our pets. It really is better to love, and feel loss, than to never have loved. Thanks My My, for being my true companion for nine years.
The trial has gotten easier on Rich, turns out he was taking the wrong dose in the beginning. It really was awful to watch, he was so weak, and his belly was always churning. He had a rash that looked so incredibly painful. All symptoms are better now. :)
Rich went back to work part time on March 4th. He is working at a desk and he is very happy to be back. Averi and I miss him when he is gone... and usually by the time he gets home he takes a nap. I think it has helped him emotionally to be at it again.
We went to Las Vegas last weekend, it was fun. His health was great! We headed out on Friday afternoon with a stop in St. George. We had dinner with friends that we haven't seen in a few years. It was great catching up. Meanwhile, the kids (we brought 2 extra teens with us) went to a CrAzY concert. Afterwards we heading to Vegas. We were able to do something for everyone, and with Rich staying so healthy it was PERFECT! On Sunday we went to the Nascar race. I didn't get to take to many pics of my teen, as he was mainly with his friends. I think they had a good time, I hope so anyway. It was just nice being able to get away, all together. We headed back home on Monday. Tuesday Rich slept away most of the day, but I think he just needed to rest.
This coming Wednesday while at Huntsman he will have a scan and the following Wednesday he will get the results. It is a little scary knowing that this is a trial and we have NO idea how his body is responding to it. I sure pray hard every morning and night that it it working. If nothing less that it is keeping the cancer NON active. He could live on this trial forever if he had to.... if it is working. Chemo is so damaging to the body that this would be wonderful. Time will tell.
Keeping HoPe and FaiTh alive is very important in our everyday living. I believe that we are a very blessed family, with soo many reasons to give thanks! Please remember that whatever trial you and your family are facing... YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS.
I just posted on a website that I needed a handy man to come over and do a few things for me. Someone replied with I WILL DO IT, FOR FREE! I don't even know this person, at ALL! It is people like that that continue to restore faith. I won't let them to do it for free, but am in awe of their willingness. People are amazing, and they are what can help you through any kind of hard situation. <3
On Thursday Jennie Cross passed away. Such a SAD day, she was fighting lung cancer, stage 3. I met her through Averi. She had a daughter in the same class as Averi last year. She was the funniest, sweetest lady, and had the BEST attitude about her cancer. She had a blog that I regret not following as I can only imagine how uplifting it was. I hope to be able to read it someday. I have a problem, a curse really. I can't seen to handle listening to the trials of others. This really limits my ability to pay it forward. :( I admire those with a full plate that continue to serve, smile, and hold on to faith and hope. She had five kids that will miss her dearly. Averi has had a hard time but seems to be doing much better now. Her and her friend could relate, having both parents with cancer. . The unimaginable has happened to her friend. We will do something for Kaylee, and her family, when the time is right. I know that love and support is what will get them through... and of course having faith in Heavenly Father and that they will meet again.
While writing this blog I had strangers show up to remove our tree. They will be back soon to fix the gate. They are young, giving, and so kind! I will make them take a check! :)
That is all for now. Thanks for checking in. ~Christel
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