Another Reason to Live

Well, I know a little more than 18 months ago I was told by the oncologist that there was hope. Then 4 months later, I told him before I went on the interferon that I wanted to see my granddaughter get married and have kids. He rolled his eyes at that and I could tell by the look on his face that in his mind, it was never going to happen. Three months after that he asked Patti and me if I had had a "religious experience." Well now I have been given by Heather, my daughter, another reason to live. With her permission I am telling everyone that Patti and I have another grandchild on the way. Number 6 is expected in October. Is it a boy or a girl? Yes. This means I have one more big reason to stick around even longer.

The next thing is I know I am suppose to be giving sugar up but I had a good reason to go off the wagon today. It was cake and ice cream for Joshua's 4th birthday. He was all excited today as we celebrated his birthday. Oh to have the energy of this 4 year old. And to watch McKenna standing up on her own. Stacy and Steve say she has been doing it every now and then lately, but tonight, she kept doing it as she was the center of attention for some time. She is a real cutie.

Now our goal is to get back on track after this weekend. I worked at the church this morning patching some pot holes and cutting some grass. The grass cutting hurt, so I will not be doing that anymore. The vibration and the bouncing did me in. (Don't tell Patti but I also ate the first donut I have had in probably a year today also. I'm holding everyone who reads this not to tell her or I will be exercising twice as much this week.)

I want to thank those who keep sending me and Patti notes and letters of encouragement. Times are still sometimes trying, but we are weathering them with the love and support we get from our friends, family, each other and God. I thank him every day for giving me one more day. And that is how we are taking it, one day at a time. Keep up the prayers for us. We continue to need them.