The closer we get to the end of Spencer's treatment, the more our anxiety about the future seems to overtake our thoughts. While we're trying to stay focused on the lovely gift it will be to have our entire family under the same roof again, we find ourselves increasingly worried about post-leukemia life. Things like the chance of Spencer's leukemia recurring (a
likelihood of almost 50%), the chance of other health issues he may face
resulting from his treatment, and Glen getting serious about finding a
job (hopefully with as excellent of insurance plan as he currently has
through his former employer). All that and the other normal worries of
parenting and post-leukemia life isn't looking like all the roses and
posies we originally envisioned.
But instead of dwelling on all that, today's post is dedicated to one of my favorite sights in the world....Spencer's smile!
Here are a few things that are making Spencer smile right now....
Feeling good enough to get outside and enjoy some sunshine in the hospital courtyard....
The priest quorum from church coming to visit, share a lesson, and administer the sacrament each Sunday afternoon....
Finding a cute new screensaver for his iPad...
Putting the bed on its highest setting and freaking out the nurses as they yell about his low platelet counts....
Butterfingers...
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UPDATE:
His counts are still around zero, but other counts in his blood are showing the beginning signs of recovery.
Spencer's peach fuzz hair is falling out one last time.
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer and closer. Docs are saying that going home by Memorial Day is a definite possibility.
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I need a good dose of Annie's optimism right now....
But instead of dwelling on all that, today's post is dedicated to one of my favorite sights in the world....Spencer's smile!
Here are a few things that are making Spencer smile right now....
Feeling good enough to get outside and enjoy some sunshine in the hospital courtyard....
The priest quorum from church coming to visit, share a lesson, and administer the sacrament each Sunday afternoon....
Finding a cute new screensaver for his iPad...
Putting the bed on its highest setting and freaking out the nurses as they yell about his low platelet counts....
Butterfingers...
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UPDATE:
His counts are still around zero, but other counts in his blood are showing the beginning signs of recovery.
Spencer's peach fuzz hair is falling out one last time.
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer and closer. Docs are saying that going home by Memorial Day is a definite possibility.
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I need a good dose of Annie's optimism right now....
The sun'll come out
Tomorrow
Bet your bottom dollar
That tomorrow
There'll be sun!
Just thinkin' about
Tomorrow
Clears away the cobwebs,
And the sorrow
'Til there's none!
When I'm stuck a day
That's gray,
And lonely,
I just stick out my chin
And Grin,
And Say,
Oh!
The sun'll come out
Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on
'Til tomorrow
Come what may
Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
I love ya Tomorrow!
You're always
A day
A way!
Tomorrow
Bet your bottom dollar
That tomorrow
There'll be sun!
Just thinkin' about
Tomorrow
Clears away the cobwebs,
And the sorrow
'Til there's none!
When I'm stuck a day
That's gray,
And lonely,
I just stick out my chin
And Grin,
And Say,
Oh!
The sun'll come out
Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on
'Til tomorrow
Come what may
Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
I love ya Tomorrow!
You're always
A day
A way!
Just remember: the Lord didn't lead the children of Israel out of the desert only to fail. The Goolds WILL make it.(we love you!)
ReplyDeleteIt is a great smile, and I love his shirt! Hoping and praying the transition from treatment phase to post-treatment goes well as you find a new "normal."
ReplyDeleteI love these photos. They make me smile! You and your family are such an inspiration. Remember you have an army of people praying for all of you!
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to see pictures of Spencer smiling. Still doing lots of praying for him.
ReplyDeleteI am almost giddy with excitement that Spence's treatment is almost over. WOO-HOO! I love seeing Spence smile. We pray for you guys every single time we pray!
ReplyDeleteIt is great to see Spencer smiling!
ReplyDeleteHi Lara! Thought of this verse for you:
ReplyDeleteMatthew 6:34 So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today"
Praying you'll be filled with God's peace & truly take one day at a time. Remember, God only gives you enough strength for today as He hasn't met you yet for tomorrow :)