Blessed

Sorry for the delay in posting...I actually had a post all typed up and ready to go, but I didnt publish it. When I logged into my laptop this AM, still 1/2 asleep, I just went to another site, and ignored the warning..then poof, it was gone, doh! So, I will do my best to remember what I had written.

First off, we are headed down to LEST for the big tournament. Got to thinking and it was 20years ago that my 7-8th grade team won the tournament! Not sure if our team this year will have the same success, but we are going to give it our all. Every game is our championship game.

Second, update from longbeach is that things are going well. Mom returned home on Monday from 10 days down there. It was hard to leave, but she really feels that Amy, Jeff and the kids have a great support network to help them through this time. Mom and Dad already have the next trip booked for Ben's b-day, so that will be coming up before they know it. Amy goes in for some pre-treatment appointments today, so we should be getting more information about what the plan is and how things will move forward. Amy is keeping busy...some might say too busy...but overall her spirits are high. In all the message that we have received she seems very positive and is looking forward to winning the battle.

We continue to be amazed about the "network" of support that has surrounding our entire family and especially Jeff and Amy. This was evident on Sunday at church as we saw a prayer request in our church bulletin for Amy, and we didnt ask for it be there...someone else did. We have been truly blessed to have such amazing support from friend, family and even people we dont know, and that they would lift Amy and Jeff up in their prayers. God is active in this for sure. Pastor's sermon on Sunday really hit home about being blessed. He conveyed, that being blessed doesnt mean that you have everything you need or want. Rather, being blessed is when you trust in God in your time of need. When you are weak, he makes you strong...When you are hungry, he will provide. During this time, WE are truly blessed!