Our Quarterly Update!

We are celebrating today the best news we've heard from Caleb's MRI results in 15 months!!! We are thrilled!!! The Oncologist walked in and said he was very encouraged! He went on to share that there was no signs of growth in the tumor and no significant signs worth being concerned about in the enhancement of Caleb's tumor! We just couldn't believe it!!! This is the 6th MRI in 15 months and each one has been a very serious discussion about either the slight growth and/or the enhancement of the tumor. Each time he has gone through the list of treatment and biopsy options and all the risks at hand. Although we have been so very thankful every time that the doctors have wanted to wait and watch, we've walked away with a lump in our throats. But not today! He came in ever so chipper, shared with us the good news, took a quick look at Caleb, and said see you in 6 months!!!
We are worshipping our Lord for his mercies on us today! We don't understand his plan for our son or other children that we see in the Cancer Center, but we know He has a plan that is good for each of us no matter what. And today we are rejoicing that His plan is still to protect Caleb from this tumor!!

We will continue to thank you all for your concern and prayers lifted up on our son's behalf. We are completely humbled that you would join us. We truly want to join alongside of you in the struggles you might be facing today as well- we are fully aware that each of you reading have struggles and faith points just like we do. Please let us know how we can pray for you. We truly mean it.

Now for the quarterly update...here's the 1st half of the update. I haven't finished it yet...


In January, Annelise was invited to a ballerina birthday party! This was her 1st dress up party! She put on her 1st dress up outfit we bought her for Christmas, and we added a touch of lipstick! She felt so pretty as she danced in the living room. It's so fun having a girl!!! ;) I use to love to dress up- Mom, Dad, and Ma can vouch for that one- I use to put on old slips, heals, wigs, and tacky costume jewelry finished off with red lipstick and purple eye shadow!! ;)

Here she is with the Birthday Girl, Sarah Beth! Sarah Beth is a sweet friend to Annelise- she's older than Annelise but they have fun together.

Annelise is loving dolls and is playing pretend more and more. It's so precious to watch and even more fun to join in. Here Caleb was an angel and played with her- she was all smiles to have him join. Here Annelise was playing the doctor while "Daddy Caleb" brought in his sick baby!

One Saturday night in January we had dinner with our old friends Beth and Jamie. Austin went to school with both of them and was in their wedding. They have 4 adorable children- their latest child, Sophie, was just adopted from China! She warmed up to me pretty quickly, and I just wanted to eat her up!! We love you guys, and are so encouraged by your steps of faith each and every day!!

Here we celebrated Will T's birthday at the bowling alley with our family. Will T's sweet girlfriend, Kayla, joined us too! It has been fun getting to know her over the last few months!! ;)