We were able to go to church again yesterday, as a family. Katie gets so excited about going to nursery! I believe she is extra excited about going, because she missed going, when she was so sick. Scott and I are still taking turns going with her, to make sure she keeps her mask on. It has been fun for us to watch her interact with the other children.
I know I had previously mentioned that Scott was working "days' due to a shoulder surgery. However, I don't remember mentioning that when he was released from light duty, he asked to stay on "days" working in the downtown office. He was worried that as a Firefighter/Paramedic he could be exposed to something and then could possibly expose Katie. Plus, he knew it would be easier on me to have him home every night. The department is holding his spot open at his station (near our home) and has granted him permission to continue working at the downtown office, on day shift, until June. Which is good timing, because Katie will be finishing the "hard" part of her treatments about then. It has been great to have Scott home every night - and every Sunday! I know an office job is not what he enjoys doing and I am grateful for his selfless sacrifice for our family!
At Cardon's hospital, we were told they would keep Katie's port in for the full two years plus of treatment. However, Dr. Dana told us last week, that they will be removing her port at the beginning of this summer, when she finishes the last of the difficult treatments and Katie moves into what is called "Maintenance". Maintenance will last for about a year and a half, during which time, if all goes well, she will be getting chemo treatments "just" once a month. Getting the port out will be one less worry, as the port is a constant threat to her health, although it is needed at this time. Once the port is out, she will be able to have a little more freedom, like being able to go swimming and to the beach. So, the timing works out great, as it will be the beginning of summer. We are happy about that. We just need to get through the next few months. So, please keep praying for Katie! Your prayers have been heard and they have helped!!! Katie has done FAR better than anyone expected. We know that is due to all the prayers offered in her (and our) behalf. So please don't stop! We still need your prayers!!
Last night on LDS.org, I read an article and watched a video about a seminary teacher, who found out he had cancer, when he was a newly wed (they had only been married for 3 weeks). He had stage-four cancer, the doctors told him he would probably loose his leg, and he was given a 30% chance to live. His cancer has returned twice since his initial diagnosis. He has undergone 20 rounds of chemotherapy and 10 surgeries. I found their story touching and inspirational! Here are just a few of his words...
"I'm looking forward to seeing what the Lord has in store for me....What lessons He'll teach me. How He'll stretch me and school me. And most of all, what He will turn me into. Where I see myself going and who I see myself becoming are very different from where God sees me going and who He sees me becoming. Gut each step of the way, I can see that where He has taken me is a much better place than I ever thought of for myself." Today I am glad for this couples words, testimonies and story. I am sad for their pain, yet grateful for their inspiration! You can watch a short video about their experience on the cover page of LDS.org - It is titled, "What Trials Can Teach Us." Be sure and read the article below the video, it gave even more insight into this couples life and struggles.
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