Thursday, May 5, 2011

Update on Mom's health and birthday wishes

hello!


It's been a while since our last chat. Many of you know I was gone in the Philippines on our trip to visit the mission field. Mom worried about us quite a bit because of the areas we were traveling to. It's kind of interesting that all the moms out there never quit worrying about their "babies" no matter their age, do they? But the Lord still has plans for us so I am still here to write to you, safe and sound.


Mom recently had another scan which revealed that the cancer is indeed spreading, her timeframe for quality life was reduced to 6-12 months at the most. That is less than what they had said when she was undergoing the City of Hope treatments. As always, she is taking everything with grace and dignity.


Her spirits are doing very well and guess what? It's her birthday this weekend! So Garrett, the kids and I are headed up to Apple Valley to visit her on Saturday afternoon. Just in time for Mother's Day as well. I am pleased to spend every moment with my mom that I can. But one more exciting thing comes first... what to buy her for her birthday?!!!