How are we doing?

How are we doing? We're trying. We are ok and ready or not, going to fight this thing. We are not in denial and unaware of what we are facing. We may not know what this battle is going to look like but we do know it is a battle we'll fight with as much positivity and optimism as we can. You may wonder how that is possible. The answer is, there is no other choice. Worry and fear are such a waste of emotions that are not productive and will change nothing. Why worry about things we have absolutely no control over? Why worry about things that may or may not happen? We are going to live in the moment, day by day, and let go of the rest. We know Ashtyn needs to do her part, I need to do mine, her doctors and nurses will do theirs, her family will, and hopefully her Army as well. So we will let go of worries of the future and things we have no control over and instead live each moment for what it truly is, leaving the rest to God. 

Today Ashtyn went to school because she doesn't know the next time she will be able to. It was physically exhausting and emotionally draining. With the school trimester ending on March 1st, her counselor is going to freeze Ashtyn's current grades so she can get credit for the trimester. In a week or two we will determine whether she can finish out the school year or not. Chandler and Morgan left for Las Vegas this morning. Brad, Ashtyn, Ethan, and I are going to pack up and leave in a bit. We will enjoy this last week we have with Chandler before his mission and enjoy the moment. Please pray that the oncology doctors and staff will be guided, educated, informed, and enlightened as to what the best course for Ashtyn will be. Thank you for the love you are already sending through visits, texts, messages, and phone calls.