Our bags are almost packed and getting ready to fly to Seattle in 12 hours for Ashtyn to start cancer treatment at Seattle Children's Hospital. It's been probably two months since she literally relapsed and almost three weeks since we found out. It is becoming more and more apparent that leukemia cells are taking over her blood stream. The coloring of her face is beginning to look pale and gray, endurance is becoming less and less, and she generally doesn't feel good. Even though she is nervous and doesn't want to go to Seattle, we are ready and happy to start treatment soon. While her doctors have spent the last 2 1/2 weeks getting everything in place for her to start the study medication, our days have been full with events. We've gone to Las Vegas, had my son's farewell and Eagle Scout court of honor, and dropped Chandler off at the MTC for his two year mission. Morgan got her Patriarchal Blessing and has had cheer competitions. Ethan had parent teacher conference, time with friends, and hockey games. Ashtyn hosted a Leukemia & Lymphoma fundraising campaign party, completed all required tasks to run for Student Body President, and had several hospital visits for tests and procedure. We've also been able to enjoy extended family parties and quite a few get-togethers with friends. It's difficult for me to put into words how uplifting it is to have support, love, and prayers from all of you. It reminds me of what participants in marathon's, ironman's, or the likes must feel. I think it would be extremely difficult to push through a race without support from those cheering from the side line or receiving help from pacers and water stations. Similarly, I feel like the support we are getting is truly sustaining us. I credit not only God for our peace and strength but also Ashtyn's Army. Thank you.
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