The drive TO CHOC for Dempsey's infusion.
Pre-admin. We had to go to the hospital side because it's a holiday and the OPI is closed.
Cancer doesn't take a holiday, folks.
Running... always running.
The boys racing down the 1st floor halls to pass the time and blow off steam.
The return trip down the halls... I believe Dempsey's feet are off the ground.
Post infusion visit. Wasn't in the mood to take pics of the infusion time.
We stopped by the Grands McKenzie on our way home for a wonderful distraction and time of family fun... in the form of tickling, rough-housing, Monkey in the Middle, wii, and some football.
THIS. This, folks, is what Thanksgiving is all about. Read story below.
Our boy lovin' on our Kamatz kitty. He says Kamatz feels so soft.
So, about that table setting. My dear friend, Ellen, asked me a few days ago if we had T-Day plans. When I told her no, she asked if we would be interested in joining their family this holiday- whatever that looked like. She offered us seats at their table, a driveway pick up, or a multi-member family drop off. We opted for the drop off and what a joy it was to see her husband, his sister, and their father. A precious break in our day. Y'all, this is what this day is all about- thinking of and including others in your time of family/ community. We were loved and cared for. We are thankful to God for bringing these wonderful people into our lives and we are grateful for their love for us.
As we bring our first cancer Thanksgiving to a close, we are thankful. Thankful that our Dempsey is ALIVE. Thankful that Dempsey is THRIVING through treatment. Thankful for your PRAYERS. Thankful for your SUPPORT. Thankful for your CARE. Thankful that each of you is in this journey WITH us. Thankful for the blessings our LORD has bestowed upon us... things from food in our bellies to a roof over our head to the trials that He has given us to bring himself glory and further the Kingdom cause. Thankful for NURSES who give of themselves. Thankful for doctors who are trying to HELP Dempsey. Thankful for new friends who are wise about ALTERNATIVE therapies to help our boy thrive. Thankful for functioning VEHICLES that get us to CHOC and back safely day after day. Thankful for an employer that understands the need for FLEXIBILITY of schedule during this journey. Thankful that there WILL BE AN END to Dempsey's treatment. Thankful for the ways in which we SEE life differently- blessings are amplified and compassion has grown. Thankful for God's PROVISION in all areas of our life. Thankful for time TOGETHER as a family. Thankful for a SIMPLE life. Thankful to live in the most FREE country on earth. Thankful for first responders who keep our family SAFE. Thankful for so very, VERY much!
Psalm 100:4
Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and praise his name.
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