The Night Watches

Just wanted to share with you all what is going on with Jack and how you can be praying for him/us. Yesterday was 14 of Delayed Intensification. We were a little nervous that he was going to have to be admitted, because he has had a low grade fever for previous 12 hours. Our bags were already packed when I left to take him to the clinic that morning, but were hopeful that he would be able to come home. When we got to the clinic, the fever was gone. God answers specific prayers specifically! Late last week, Kelly (the girl who lives with us) had a high fever for two days, then Tyler got it on Saturday and Sunday. And so when Jack began to have a fever Sunday night, we both thought for sure we would be in the hospital today. Since it did not go above 100.1 so far, we are just watching it. Tyler's temp was 102.2, so God is answering many prayers to protect Jack from a high fever. Another factor that would contribute to him having to go the hospital with a low grade fever, is that Jack...

True to the way I do things, I am about a month behind in posting pictures! I took the boys strawberry picking at Larriland with some friends, and it was HOT. It was also Memorial day weekend, and little did I know, that all of Maryland would also be out picking berries! I have never been there when it has been so crowded! It took a little while to find parking, but once we got there, Tyler began to pick like a pro and Jack ate and ate like usual. We had a boxful in no time, which was good because we were all melting. Here are some pictures of our day!

Just a quick update, to say that today was a better day. Although it seems Jack tires much more quickly and started the day with a hot dog for breakfast; he was not falling apart and we all had a great day. Thank you friends for the many prayers. Tomorrow he goes in for the shot of chemo in his thigh at 11 and get some blood work done.

Isn't he just delicious. Oh how I love him so. My sweet angel, my happy distraction, the one who forces me to sit down and stop and enjoy the precious moments that pass by too quickly, and gives the sweetest kisses and smiles. I am blessed.

We officially have begun Delayed Intensification. I feel like I have to much to post on and catch up on, so here I go! So we had three weeks off between the end of the last phase and yesterday. Jack really seemed to enjoy himself, not having to go to the Dr. so frequently, but I dare say, I do not think he even noticed. The three weeks was more a break for me from the constant visits to the Dr's office. In that three weeks, we had a visit to the beach with some friends (pictures coming soon), have been strawberry picking, saw my little sister graduate from University of MD, Dylan turned 6 months and started sitting up, Jordan completed the Pastors College at Sovereign Grace Ministries, we said goodbye to many dear friends, and started up going to our new church in Arlington VA. It has been busy and a very sweet time. A good distraction for me for what was ahead. This past Monday, was supposed to be start of DI, where Jack was going to be getting a higher dose of chemo, some new med...