3 down 3 to go

I can't believe we are half way through our treatment plan in Florida. The time is really passing quickly. Most of you know that Tucker's spinal tap came back showing cancer cells had not spread to his spinal fluid. That good news will carry us through the rest of the trip, it gave us a little pep in our step again that we so desperately needed. We give God all the glory for that good news and our ability to endure the past 3 weeks of treatment.

Tucker will get his second dose of chemo tomorrow. His radiation has not caused any major changes at this point. His skin is starting to darken in that area just a tad. He has settled in our routine and is finally taking a nap during the day again. The first 2 weeks he would not nap because everything is so different but his body needs as much rest as possible so we are so happy to see him nap again.

Last post I asked you to pray for the other children in proton with Tucker so I wanted to update you on them. The children getting treatment with Tucker now are Cruise, Jessica and another little boy that just started yesterday and I haven't met him yet. There are only 4 right now but I am almost certain more will start next week. The other children finished their treatment plan. Joseph however went home just 2 weeks into treatment due to an MRI showing that his tumor had taken over more of his brain than they felt could be fixed. They took him home to make memories. Our hearts broke for their family we continue to pray for them as they experience a parent's worst nightmare.

We have really enjoyed getting to know Jessica's parents. Jessica is 18 months old. They are our age and from the UK. We went out to eat with them tonight and it was so nice to feel "normal" for a few hours. They are a sweet sweet family.

My parents and brother are coming down Saturday. We are excited to see them. Tucker will be thrilled to see grandmee and grandpee again. We hope to go to St. Augustine Beach if Tucker feels up to it on Sunday. They have to leave Monday but at least we know we only have a few more weeks till we are HOME.

THANK YOU to everyone that have showered us with cards. We are like little kids opening presents on Christmas morning when we receive our mail. It is the highlight of our day and we truly appreciate the time people take out of their lives to make us feel special. The lady at the front desk even commented one day about how much mail we get. She said " I am amazed everyday by how much mail you get. You get more mail than anyone in this house. I tend to double check and make sure your pile is all yours." :) That just shows what loving, compassionate, generous, kind-hearted people God has blessed us with and we will be forever grateful.

Thank you for continuing to pray for Tucker's complete healing. I will update as the next weeks pass. Tucker is doing amazingly well for what his little body is going through. Most days you honestly would not even know he was sick to look at him but all the doctors around him kinda give it away. :)

"who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls" 1 Peter 1:5-9