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Yesterday was a beautiful day! The temperature was somewhere around 50, so we tried to take advantage of the beautiful weather. We went on various walks in the neighborhood and even ventured to the local park.

Audrey is nearing the mid way point in her treatment. Her left cheek it starting to look pretty pink and she has said it hurts. We are applying cream several times a day to help with the external dryness. We are asking specifically for prayer that her cheek would have the least amount of pain as possible. Overall, Audrey is still eating well and playing. She is able to complete all of her school work daily.

Audrey had an eye appointment this past Friday and we learned she has a cataract in her left eye. This is a result of radiation the first time. She will often say that eye is blurry, so we will likely pursue removing the cataract at some point to help her vision.

Thank you for praying over Audrey. She is a happy gal, continues to smile. We are blessed to be her parents and call her our daughter. 

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 
2 Corinthians 1:3-4

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  1. Beth HobsonFebruary 2, 2022 at 8:59 AM

    Oh that sweet little face does look sore. 😥 I will pray more specifically for her radiation area. I hate that she is having to endure all this but obviously God has set a joy in her heart that keeps her ( and you all) going. ❤️

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