Ben turns 8!

Today, March 24, is Ben's 8th birthday. We celebrated him on Sunday with a football themed birthday bash. The weather was chilly and wet in the AM so we opted for some indoor activities with the game of football at the end of the party. Please watch the party video to get a glimpse of all the fun.

p.s. Thanks to all those who thought of Ben and sent presents and money. Ben is getting his own savings account at the bank today (complete with debit card and all!)

Much love,
amy, jeff, ben and lauren

Coming to the end of the road

Hopefully, I haven't scared any of you with this title. This is good news, after all. It is official, at the end of March, I will be taking my last 5 day dose of chemotherapy. I have been doing this monthly dose for two years now and I am grateful that it is coming to an end. In May, I will begin to have an MRI every two months to monitor any tumor growth. It is possible that life will return to normal, although, I have been told it will not be the same "normal" as before (aka Pre-cancer). Of course, how could it be. My body has undergone all sorts of chemical warfare and I have been faced with the prospect of not living to 100 (like many other women in my family before me). I am still hopeful for many more years of life on earth - to be here for my kids, Ben and Lauren, ages soon to be 8 and 6; I just feel like God isn't done with me yet. So all that to say, please keep praying for us, this journey isn't over, not by a long-shot.

For a look at my "hair journey," watch this little video.

much love,
amy (jeff, ben and lauren)