In an hour and a half, the month of May will officially be over for 2009! That basically means Eden is 4 months closer to being done with treatment, and has about 23 months left. The roughest 40 days of treatment is just around the corner, but Selena and I know Eden will plow through it and be that much closer to being completely "healed".
This weekend has been a good one, as always, we spent a good deal of time outdoors. Eden was pleased when she got her first sandbox, which she LOVES! Tonight, as we walked down the street to visit our our good friend and neighbor Eva, we stopped off to check on the famous cat in the tree. After the three of us stood staring up into the tree calling "kitty kitty kitty" with no response, we decided the cat was either hiding somewhere up in the tree, on the ground getting a much needed drink, or in cat heaven. Eden didn't really seem to care where the cat was.....she was more interested in getting down to see Eva.
Tonight, mom crawled into bed with Eden to help her get to sleep, stayed for about 15 minutes, and got up hoping the little girl would stay asleep. No dice. By Eden's continuous loud verbal expressions, we figured she was not impressed that her mother got up so soon. After about 10 minutes of expressing her dis-satisfaction, mom went back in to console her some. Later, mom came out laughing, she said as soon as she crawled into bed, fully expecting to have to explain why she'd left in the first place, Eden looks over and very calmly said "it's comfy up here, mommy" (she's right, her bed is pretty comfy!!)
This week we're praying that Eden's white blood counts are high enough so that she can get chemo treatment on Wednesday, and that side affects stay away.
Please know that Selena and I are extremely thankful for the support and prayers we have and continue to receive!
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Thank you for the update Kurt. I love hearing your stories. I will pray for Eden's white blood cell count to stay high. Today I climbed Red Hill and gathered up a red rock for Eden that I will bring to her. While on top of the small mountain it was thundering and threatening to storm. I was a bit nervous and praying for my safety. I then paused and looked up into the sky at the churning clouds and prayed that Eden's counts would be high this week and then continued to pray for her health to return so she can someday take a hike up a small mountain.
ReplyDeleteLots of love an God Bless...always.
Linda
We are still praying. It must be a full moon or something, because Lily is not wanting to fall asleep and singing through all her song repertoire.
ReplyDeleteNot sleepy? or just not quite ready to quit for the day? Eden knows how to make the most of each day, doesn't she? Isn't it great that she chose to focus on a person rather than a pet? How sweet! It is great to read your updates and to have a better sense of how to pray. We love you, think of you often, and pray for you throughout every day. SO THANKFUL to know that our God is in control of all of this. Love, Uncle Arvin & Aunt Becky
ReplyDeleteJust want you to know that we think of you a great deal and pray and hope that all goes well with Eden and the both of you. God works in ways none of us can uderstand at times, but be assured he only gives us as much as we are able to endure. Thoughts and prayers go with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWe're praying! Much love, Tony & Cari
ReplyDeleteKurt and Selena,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted you to know that Chad and I check your blog several times a week to get updates on Eden. We are so happy to hear that things are moving in the right direction. What an inspiration Eden is to everyone! If God puts you through this....HE will get you through it! Give Eden a special 'squeeze' from us today. It was a pleasure meeting her last October at the ISU football tailgate. I agree with your Uncle Arvin and Aunt Becky that is so nice to hear these updates so we know what to pray for :) God is with you and so are we!
Chad, Keathen, Carter, and Addison Winter