Grace made me promise that I would display her Cancer battle wounds...hence, the fierce bruises that are a result of low platelets. It got me thinking... most the doctors compare this experience with Cancer to a marathon. I'm going to go ahead and veto that, and say it's more like a war! If you read the post below, you'll know some days feel quite like we're in the trenches. But, I think Grace, with her unique strength would be a fantastic Captain! She got through her 48 hour spinal tap headache and though her tiny body is wiped out, she pushes forward.Tanner, her finest soldier, undoubtedly wears the brow of a boy who has seen too much. He is ten, but in his expression is worry that cannot hide. And, Eva-well she's more like the drummer that makes the battle sort of interesting and poetic. She just smiles and happily jumps into life like it's bliss!
So though the past few days were quite the battle, and there are no guarantees about what tomorrow brings, I'm glad we have today. Because today we are ok-in large part due to friends who helped us out today!
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So glad to hear it. One day, Grace will only have the lessons learned to show for this, the bruises will be gone. I wish I could fast forward to that day! Love the family picture.....you guys are inspiring us every day! Glad Grace is feeling a bit better. I hope she gets nice and rested! love you!
grace is the caption of all captions. the fiercest fighter of all. she will conquer every battle she faces. grace is all of our hero.
I understand the not wanting to show too much of the battle wounds. I have walked that line too. I occasionally show a few, but I definitely take them so that one day when she is older she can look back and see exactly what she went through and how strong she is. I hope it inspires her to always push forward through anything that life will throw at her.
Sometimes I hope that this is Avarie and Grace's battle in this world and they will never have to face another challenge in their life. I feel that they have proven themselves 100 times over and that Heavenly Father will deem them worthy and let them live a wonderful and peaceful and long life full of happiness. They have had enough sorrow in their life, the rest will be wonderful. Its a nice dream anyway.
I agree with the comment about recording the difficult times as well as the good. When Eliza was struggling, I wrote down everything. I didn't want to forget any details and I wanted to have them so we could go back and remember everything she has been through. She's been on her rollercoaster for almost two years now and I am so grateful that I have those journal pages. I have forgotten so much (I think our minds do that so we can cope easier). I know you will look back in a couple years and be amazed by everything you have been through. What a great victory!!!
This is your whole family posting in SLC telling you that we love you guys!
The black and white photo of Grace is gorgeous! Hang in there. We are all thinking of you and praying for you all so much!
Your words to your sick little daughter and so thoughtful and beautiful. What a gift you are creating for your family--oneday you will look back on these journal entries and wonder where on earth you gathered your courage from? I am guessing it is partly from this child who will now and forever remind me of "fireworks!" I am moved to tears by this writing and thank you for sharing with others. . .
oh Kim, thanks for sharing. I teared up at your last post. Your heart is certainly miles closer to the Savior in all that you have to endure and witness. Yeah for Grace. We hope the days fly by until this is all a dimmer memory and life moves on to less.....craziness? You are strong. You are enduring so well.
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