How blog updates work.

Because if is difficult for Cindy to talk about herself, (she would rather focus on others :) ) we decided it would be best if she sends me an email with some factual updates on her "condition" and I then edit and post what has been happening in order to keep extended family, friends and neighbors informed on the progress of the chemo treatments. Well a few days a ago, before she set off with the Davis High School band for a road trip competition - amazing - she sent me an update to edit and post. No matter how much time I spend looking at how to so call improve the wording, I am unable to come up with any better than her own words. Here they are:

"Well, I received treatment this week (Tuesday). My doctor adjusted my dose so hopefully the white blood cells will cooperate. If my count is too low then I can't be treated, which has been the case for the last two weeks. My doctor says that my bone marrow is tired from years of chemo. I had a little bit of a cold last week & was afraid that might mean no treatment but everything is good & I'm resting at home (mostly). I don't "rest" well. Too much to do. I'm getting ready to go to California with the Band. They have two competitions in St. George this weekend. Then a day at Disneyland & I get to go as a chaperon. No worries, they will take good care of me, all I will have to do is cheer for our amazing kids. Hugs to all my friends & family. Your prayers are working!"

The only thing I can add to this is to let you know that as soon as she returns from this trip with the band, note she went just a few days after a full chemo treatment, she comes back hopefully strong enough for yet another treatment and then Wed night is Ben's Eagle Court of Honor. For the past, at least 3, maybe more years Ben has been painting an airplane, aka jet, for the Air Force up at Hill Field. It is amazing and I will post pictures after Wed night's ceremony. Nothing like a Boy Scout and Military Ceremony to get the patriotic juices flowing! Ben has worked hard, which also means .... Cindy has worked hard, to accomplish this achievement. We are very proud of him and Cindy as always is often seen beaming ear to ear. What an incredible, infectious smile she has. It is an infection I wish to accept. I'm not sure where she musters all the energy needed to maintain her busy life but I have a pretty good idea that her positive attitude and faith and reliance upon the Lord have a lot to do with it. Isaiah 40:31 "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint."