Prayers for Audrey

 Audrey is continuing to hold on with the strength that is left. She is tired, weak and sleeps most of the time. We can continue to praise God she has no pain. Audrey has her routine, though most of it consists of sleeping. She enjoys a little chocolate milk, a yogurt smoothie, some applesauce and maybe some small bites of food here and there. With that said, eating and drinking is becoming more difficult, but Audrey manages with some assistance and help.   Benjamin, Hannah and Emma continue to do well with this season we are in. They display loving hearts, asking if Audrey needs anything, praying for her and just sitting near her. We are so grateful for the tenderness they show Audrey and the peace they have knowing Audrey will likely be with Jesus soon.  2 Corinthians 5:1- 10 For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself an...

 Immeasurably More- By: Rend Collective More than all we ask Than all we seek All our hopes and dreams You are immeasurably more Than we can know Than we can pray All our words can say You are immeasurably more [Chorus] There's nothing greater than Your love You're more than we can imagine There's nothing sweeter on this earth You're more than we can imagine Our hearts respond to who You are It's You, oh Lord, that we adore [Post-Chorus] You are more, You are more You're more than we can imagine You are more, You are more You're more than we can imagine [Verse 2] More than all our sin Than all our shame Stronger than the grave You are immeasurably more I can't help but sing Can't help but praise My heart can not contain You are immeasurably more   Audrey is continuing to display strength and endurance despite her circumstances. She continues to have her own routine, which brings comfort to her day. Her overall health continues to decline. Not much fo...

Overall Audrey's health has continued to decline some these past few weeks. Audrey is still eating and drinking fairly well, doesn't complain of much pain, but does have occasional discomfort around her left eye. We are thankful this is minimal and seems to come and go. Audrey had some pretty intense light sensitivity about a week or two ago, but that has seemed to let up some.  Audrey does have random incidences when the tumor bleeds, but the bleeding has been quite minimal. Hospice is now coming once a week. Audrey has been very comfortable with these visits and doesn't mind them- giving thanks for that :) Audrey's days are pretty low key. She enjoys resting with Coco, our cat, and some gentle playing with her little sister. This is usually stuffed animals in Emma's room each morning. She will occasionally do some school work, enjoys playing Animal Crossing (a video game) and watching a show or two. She loves routine- Audrey still enjoys going to church on Sundays...

 We have officially returned from Michigan and we were incredibly thankful for this time together as a family. Overall Audrey had a good time. Audrey has dealt with some bleeding over the last few weeks around the tumor site. We have added some medical intervention, which seems to help. She is also dealing with some difficulty sleeping. Hospice care will now make weekly visits with the advancement of the tumor. Audrey's overall energy has decreased quite significantly over the last week. She still enjoys order and her schedule :)  Audrey is still pain free, so we can rejoice in that. She is eating and drinking normally, another praise. We are fixing are minds and hearts on Christ Jesus, remembering this is all very temporary. Death is something we will all experience and for those who know and love Jesus as the personal savior will experience the ultimate peace in eternity with Him.  It is important to us as followers of Christ that we highlight this truth because we have...

 About a month has passed since our last update-Audrey continues to do well despite daily challenges. The cancer is continuing to spread, unfortunately this is something we can see visually. The tumor is now covering nearly her entire left eye and continues to grow outward. Audrey has not complained to this day. Her strength is inspiring to say the least.  Audrey will have another nasal endoscopy this upcoming Tuesday. We are thankful this will likely relieve her sinuses. We are still under the impression nothing can be done externally. Palliative care has visited to simply put eyes on Audrey. We have been incredibly thankful she continues to have no pain. We have even visited with a social worker who has helped make a meaningful craft to build memories. Audrey continues to play outside, make beautiful drawings, go on walks, rest with Coco, read books on the couch, play Zelda and Mario Cart with her sisters and the list goes on. SO thankful for that. We have decided to pursue ...

 Audrey continues to do well and is one happy gal. She has been enjoying swimming in our little pool, park play dates, picnics and really all of the fun summer has to offer.  Recently at Audrey's last nasal endoscopy, the surgeon could see that the tumor is starting to take up more space. While some tumor could be removed to improve Audrey's breathing, some cannot due to it's proximity to her brain and eye.   A MRI scan showed the growth of the tumor has become more significant. With that said, we spoke with Audrey's medical team and an aggressive surgery is not recommended when weighing the likelihood of resurrecting all of the cancer, and the extent of what would have to be removed would be quite aggressive. However, we will continue to pursue cleaning out her nasal passage as needed. Hospice will likely become a larger player in Audrey's care in the near future.  We have been so grateful for Audrey's last year. She has been doing so well despite the tumor gro...