(The night before his haircut.)
(Getting ready for chemo December 14)
(Primary Children's Hospital November 15)
And.....Still Smiling. Gotta love this kid!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Our Break
We took a break from Cancer for a while. It was a welcome reprieve. Jace has felt so great lately I didn’t want to jinx it by saying it out loud or writing about it. Maybe I shouldn’t admit this, but we actually took a break from many things for the last month (including this blog), so now we still get to decorate our tree…put up Christmas lights…and try to get Christmas cards together in the next week. We probably need to shop a bit too, but luckily nobody at our house is stressed about it. It’s incredible how our priorities have changed. An hour ago, when Jace was sitting on my lap, I put my cheek against his, and he told me I am a good mom. I wrapped my arms around him, felt his warmth, smelled his hair (do other moms do this?), and smiled a real smile. He’s so amazing. He was on my lap, because he had a big morning. Another chemo treatment…and another lumbar puncture. I’ll let the pics from the last two treatments tell his story, since I ought to think about being responsible again. Wish me luck on the Christmas Cards… :)
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so glad to know he is doing okay! shelly came home from school today and said, "Mom, I think Jace is at the hospital today because he wasn't at school"...she notices when you're not there Jace...everyone LOVES you and is hoping you feel good! so happy you had a break! love you all! the sommer family
ReplyDeleteHe is so brave and so amazing! He is a constant example to me and when I feel like giving up on my petty trials, I think of Jace. Good job, buddy!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the update. YES! I have an 8 year old boy and I am obsessed with smelling his precious head. I sneek in while he's sleeping for a whiff! I don't do this with my daughter - not sure what this means. Have a glorious Christman with your precious family. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteI was starting to worry about you guys! You know it really is amazing, he looks so much like his normal old self, a regular kid. Hope thing get better, what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger (but there are days when you think it might be easier to die). We love you guys!
ReplyDeleteI loved the update!! It's so good to see his cute smiling face! I hope you guys have a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you shared your blog with us today. I am in awe with you and your family and this trial, you are all awesome!
ReplyDeleteMatt, it was great running into you at Sports Authority today after all these years as missionaries in the ALRM! As soon as my husband and I got home, I pulled out the 'ol mission pictures and he said, "Oh my word, he DOES look exactly the same!"
Merry Christmas to you all and our prayers are with you.
Kim (Sister Dalton)