Who Would Have Believed It

I just had to share what Daddy is doing tomorrow.  He is taking Peyton on a field trip...just like he did when we were little.  Who would've thought that he would have been able to do this when just a year ago he was just beginning to recover from the transplant.  God has been so very, very good to us!  Daniel has to work and we are PASS testing (you know it would be a cardinal sin to be absent during that) so Daddy offered to go with him.  Peyton is so excited and I know they will have fun.  Daddy may never be the same.  After all, he is a little older than when he use to take us on all of our field trips.  Anyway, I had to share this blessing because it is just another reminder of how far God has brought him.  As I read last night about someone not being able to tolerate Revlimid (the chemo Daddy is on), I was reminded how blessed we are that Daddy has tolerated all of his treatments so well.  No, it isn't a fun ride or one we would choose for him.  But, thankfully, we have the best driver and He is with us all the way.

~much love to you all

Update

Thought I would let everybody know what is going on these days...We went back to MUSC in April and they are very pleased with how well Daddy is doing.  The doctor actually said that it is debatable whether or not he really came out of remission.  He said Daddy has no other signs besides the blood work.  He is thrilled with how well he is responding to the new chemo.  He recommended backing off the steroid and possibly lowering the dose of chemo.  So, Daddy took that information back to the oncologist in Georgetown and he agreed.  So...NO MORE STEROIDS!! This is big news.  They really do a number on Daddy so we are going to give it a go without them for a while.  Once he gets the cancer count down to zero (remember it is 0.4 now), they will back off of the chemo and use it more like a maintenance drug.  Daddy was thrilled because another transplant is not being mentioned right now.  We know that God touched Daddy in church about a month ago.  We don't give chemo the credit.  It is God who continues to work miracles in Daddy's life and we are forever grateful.  

In other news, the Relay committee has asked Daddy to lead the first lap at our local Relay and carry the torch.  They also asked him to speak but he volunteered Moma for that.  I can't imagine why :)  Daddy is not one that likes the spotlight so this is hard for him.  But, he realizes how much God has blessed him and is willing to witness for Him however he can.  So, I hope you all can plan to attend on May 20th.  It is a lot of fun and I am so thankful that Daddy is doing so well and is able to be a part of Relay.  What a difference a year makes!

~much love to you all