Friday, June 12, 2009
Gong out
Well Ben hit the gong today signaling the end of his radiation therapy. We have left the Ronald McDonald House and are staying with Kelly for a couple of nights. On Sunday we are returning to Seattle to continue with chemotherapy. It has been a really weird and emotional day for me, (Ben's mommy). I think these transition times are times where I have to think about where we are and why. Ben has a brain tumor. Ben has a nasty brain tumor. And I get scared... And I have to remember how blessed I am to have Ben.... How happy and alive he is despite everything... But most of all I have to remember who is in charge... And then I move on.
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Cari,
ReplyDeleteYou're one of the strongest women I know. Surely the Lord knows this too! Hang in there and know we are all praying for you!!! Got to teach your sweet Samantha in Primary a few weeks ago and I just wanted to keep giving her hugs because I knew you would hug Jessica in my place. So, know that for one day I got to be your surrogate Mommy for 1 hour and Samantha probably thinks I'm a nut!!! I got to give Elizabeth a hug and instructed her to give it back to you when she saw you next!!! We love ya!!
I remember one time when you came visitng teaching and you told me that you were not going to give me the message for the month because you felt that you needed to share a scripture instead. I knew that you had prepared to visit me and you knew what Heavenly Father needed me to hear and that is the message that you gave. I will never forget the spirit I felt at that moment. When Elizabeth was here I was watching her and thinking about you and how worried you have been about all of your kids. I realized that even though you didn't know it, you had been preparing your family for times like this. I know that you have taught them the things that they would need to know to sustain them through their own trials. I know that you shared with them things that will carry them during this difficult time, the same way you did for me. Each day I pray that you are a step closer to coming home and that Ben is allowed more time. As much as you are blessed to have Ben, he is equally blessed to have you! What a team you two are!!!! We love and pray for all of you and know that all will be well.
ReplyDeleteNat couldn't have said it better, so I will leave it at that. She is amazing & you are so blessed to have her in your life. I miss you & love you. I think of you & your family all day long. I was up most of the night worrying about you...I am not sure why, but you where in my prayers. I hope this transition is smooth & that the next round of chemo goes well. Ben is such an amazing kid & his treatment has been going so well. Let us know when you have a new address & phone number. Many prayers & much love to you & your entire family! Candice :)
ReplyDeleteCARI!!! YOUR GONE AND BENS GONE!!! IM HERE ALONE!!! I MISS YALL SO MUCH!!! I dont even have nora i havent seen her in like 4 days!! so im goin out of my mind! i went to the er yesterday my body crashed againn! no fun! oh well!!! keep in touch please!!! love you guys!!
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