Life Ain't Always Beautiful, But its a Beautiful Ride

I have always loved that song by Gary Allen. It has never really struck such a personal chord with me like it does now. There is nothing beautiful about cancer. There is nothing beautiful about hearing the words that your own child has cancer. The paralyzing fear, the uneasiness of not knowing what the future holds and the ache in your heart because you want nothing to disrupt their happy carefree childhood...none of these are beautiful.  However, all those feelings are masked when I hear Tucker's little feet running to give me a hug with a smile that lights up any room. The past 2 years have been the best of our life and not because everything is perfect. The past 2 years have been beautiful because we are blessed with all the great things that come with parenthood, being a family and instantly learning to love till your heart aches.  Over the past few weeks we have had our lives turned upside down. But in all that mess here is what we have learned: Our friends and family will do ANYTHING for us and they have proven it. God will not leave us nor forsake us and he has proven that by all of the miracles he has already given us in Tucker's recovery from surgery and providing for our family financially. We have learned we are stronger than we ever thought possible. We have learned that our son is touching the lives of many people from miles around through his courage and sweet spirit...now that is BEAUTIFUL. Everyday we are praying for Tucker's complete healing that we know God can provide, but in the meantime we are ready for the bittersweet, beautiful ride.