Blessings shower down!

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread are big with mercy and shall break in blessings on your head. - William Cowper

2nd round of Chemo...
Mom had her 2nd chemo infusion last Friday and took it like a champ ... she was a little nervous given how bad she felt the Sunday after last time. She had her blood work tested and her calcium levels are back to normal! The doctor was SO proud of her and said she must have drank BUCKETS of water to wash all of that calcium out of her body. We had purchased a water bottle that has a ticker on it so she can monitor her water intake. She's been trying to drink 3 liters of water a day!! That's 3x what doctors recommend for the average person. Today is Sunday ... and for Mom that means it is the toughest day following chemo. God must have heard all of your prayers because other than feeling weak she has felt awesome all day!! Such a blessing. Her liver continues to feel fine - occasionally she will feel some mild pain but it then goes away.

How can we thank you!!??
In case you haven't heard yet ... we raised the funds we needed for a Florida trip within TWO days!! That was faster than we ever could have imagined!! In fact, we weren't even sure that we'd reach our goal when we first discussed setting up the fundraiser. We sure underestimated the love and care from our friends and family! We don't have the words to know how to thank you each and every one of you who contributed to making this trip possible. We are deeply grateful to Uncle Leon's family, Uncle Dan and Aunt Jan, the Goldmans, Jordan Goldman, the de la Rosa's, Diane Wesley, the Bohnerts, the Brandli's, Amy Babbitt, Nicole Ross, Amanda Mays, the Paynes, the Cavanaughs, the Enrights, Kathy Somerville, Jane Riley, Sarah Benson, Aunt Cindy, Blaise and Laramie, Carla Nealy, the Paynes, Sharon Broughton, the Finneys and so many others who chose to remain anonymous for your generous contributions. I must also thank the Flannery and Bickel family for the surprise donation of their Florida home and flights for this trip! All of you have brought us to tears and made us completely speechless. All I can really do is say an eternal thank you!

A note from Carolyn (Mom)...
How do I express my deep felt, sincere gratitude for all the love and generosity from all the loving kind friends and family!!!!! There are no words to convey what is in my heart!! Only tears come... I am very humbled by this show of love!! This journey continues to heighten my awareness of beauty and love of everyone! Thank you!

Need new stuff??
Jasmin Snyder is also hosting a yard sale next weekend at her house to raise additional money (because honestly we weren't sure we'd reach our goal via the online fundraiser). As I mentioned in our last blog post, any extra money that is raised will go towards all of the other financial issues that come up in a situation like ours - paying for medicine, chemo, dr visits, and more! If you have the time, please come out to the yard sale whether it be to donate items or to peruse all of the donations (so so much has already come in!!).

Yard Sale Facebook Invite - https://www.facebook.com/events/399671623480964/

William Cowper puts it best!!
God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up His bright designs And works His sovereign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break In blessings on your head. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. Blind unbelief is sure to err And scan His work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain.