Next Part of the Journey

We have been home for over a week now and it has been such a gift. The kids were quick to get back into a routine and we enjoyed the beautiful weather this past weekend. Much to be thankful for.

Audrey started another round of chemotherapy today. With that said, we have started to discuss what chemotherapy will look like over the next year. With Audrey's relapse, we are now at a point where we just take things day by day and continue to pray for guidance and wisdom for what is best for Audrey. Right now we are just seeing how each cycle plays out which is Mondays, 2 weeks on, one week off, each month. That will help us determine what Audrey is able to tolerate while still being able to do what she loves and enjoys.

We don't know what the future holds for Audrey and our prayer continues to be for complete healing and that Audrey would ultimately be cancer free. We don't know what the Lord's response is at this point, but we trust in his plans for Audrey and our family. One thing that God has taught us through this season has been to cherish the day for what it is. We of course need to make plans for the future, but they may not what we had in mind. We have seen how God's plans for us have shaped us and are always better than our own when we are seeking Him. That's why trusting and having hope in his promises, help us to continue to have strength because of Jesus and what he did for us. Spring is such a beautiful celebration of New Life because of Christ.

"Biblical hope is faithful, indestructible life-changing, and the gift from a loving powerful God" -Mary Carver

Also, the referral for Audrey's cataract removal has been requested, so we will wait for that process to unfold. We ask that you continue to pray over this and for wisdom and guidance with making decisions with further chemotherapy. We pray that through this God would be glorified.

A praise we'd like to celebrate is we recently had parent teacher conferences with Audrey's teacher and he said what a quick learner she is and at this point she is on track to graduate kindergarten this year. This is a huge praise considering how much school she has missed, but we have been so thankful she has been able to do things remotely and also be at school when she can. Audrey is tough, she is determined and she loves to learn. We are thankful for her fighting spirit; it comes for the Lord.

Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage: yes, wait for the Lord

Psalm 27:14

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