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For the Good

We appreciated a week off of chemo last week! Audrey has been tolerating it all very well, but the medicine does tend to upset her belly, so it is nice for her to have that break. Overall we are thankful Audrey has been able to continue to do things she normally would. She has been going to school regularly and taking ballet 🩰 with her younger sister. It has been very sweet to see them bond together. Audrey stays very active and often asks to take family walks. We are thankful for her ongoing energy.

Audrey had a chemo infusion this morning. We had been praying over her lab work and everything looked good today! Praise God for these answered prayers. In addition, Audrey had a follow up with her ENT surgeon to check on the healing process from her surgery several months ago and he said everything looks very good! 

We know God is always on the move. He works all things for the good for those who love Him
(Romans 2:28). We continue to trust God's plans for Audrey and our family.  
Pslam 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

We can put our hope in many things, but the only one we can put our hope in that endures forever, never changes,  and remains the same is Jesus, our King.
 Hebrews 13:8

Next up, Audrey will have chemo again next Monday as well as her Opthalmology appointment next Thursday. We ask for continued prayers for clarity and continued strength for Audrey. Again, thank you for praying for us. Your prayers sustain us.

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