Brothers

I'm not really sure what to write about today. I guess I'll let my fingers decide. If you've been with us from the start, then you know my absence from writing yesterday was rare...but I didn't have the energy emotionally or physically to share my thoughts. I'm feeling stronger today, and since you are all sooo supportive, I'll try to keep this up.

As a review- we are home, and we won't return to Primary Children's Hospital until Oct. 12. Jace continues to take medicine every day, and he will receive his intravenous treatment locally this week. He is scheduled for another lumbar puncture and bone marrow biopsy on the 12th. We are anxious to see Jace’s labs this Monday, because he is pretty weak. This morning he was excited to try to go to a football game again. He even dressed in his favorite school clothes (for the first time in three weeks), and when we pulled into the game he was in tears. He realized he didn’t have the energy to get out of the vehicle. He slept through the game, and we brought him home with a sick stomach and a sad heart.

I’m not feeling picked on though. I just wish I could trade him places. His attitude remains mostly positive and sweet. We also continue to receive your strength through phone calls, gifts, cards and texts. I thought maybe it would start slowing down since the shock has worn off, yet we are receiving your continued support, and we are very grateful.

Hayden will be home from school with us for the next week. It is harvest break here in our district. I can’t help but think this will be good for both boys. Yesterday when I witnessed Hayden carrying Jace on his back, and finding the right snack for him, I cried thankful tears that as brothers they continue to serve one another. Heavenly Father knew Matt and I couldn’t do this alone, so he made sure we had a strong, incredible big brother for Jace. We are so blessed.