...Up On The Roof....

March 14, 2012 The next five days will be a hospital stay for my little man. He's getting chemo, and we are asking for your continued prayers for protection and healing from cancer. Also, it took 3 nurses to hold him still for an injection today. On the one hand that stinks, but on the other I am impressed by what a strong will and body this boy has. Maybe he'll be a wrestler :)

March 16, 2012 Discovered the hospital’s rooftop playground this morning, munching on a mocha and a piece of lemon poppyseed bread right now, and looking forward to a visit from an old friend  this evening! Even days in the hospital can be wonderful when you allow God to adjust your perspective. Luke 11:33-35 says, “Your eye is a lamp, lighting up your whole body. If you live in wide-eyed wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. If you live squinty-eyed in greed and distrust, your body is a dank cellar. Keep your eyes open, your lamp burning, so you don’t get musty and murky. Keep your life as well-lighted as your best-lighted room.”…  …   … 

Thank you for your prayers as Blake's Journey continues.

We are hoping to skype tomorrow, but will see how well Blake has tolerated this most recent chemo infusions and how long the discharge process takes and what time they finally land at home.

Hospitals, doctors and treatments have become a very constant part of Blake's story...and the longer the journey gets the more I know that this little boy is a hero with strength and courage much bigger than I could muster.

When he challenges the shots, when he speaks his mind and says, "I don't like this"...when he goes to the rooftop playground to play in the sunshine, when he makes the decision that he wants to eat something, or play with toys, or read a book, or watch a show, or just rest...with every decision this sweet little boy is gaining the strength to recognize what he wants, what he can tolerate, what bothers him and what gives him joy...and in all things to know that this brave warrior has not retreated into himself....has not become angry...has not challenged "why me"...but has held on with the child like faith to believe to his core the truth in knowing...Be not afraid, God is with you! 

I am forever grateful for the strength of this precious family to bind together, to stay strong for one another, to be tender with one another and to prefer one another in love...this is indeed one of God's most precious treasures of a family....individually and as a unit. I am humbled at the thought of the mighty ministry that lies ahead for them. 

Just look at those smiles in the midst of this storm...and see the light in their eyes...the testing is relentless, and the joy is complete ...