Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Selena and I have many things to be thankful for (it wouldn't do justice by trying to name them all, nor do i want to bore you with a list). We greatly appreciate all the prayers and support we have received from our family and friends. Thank you!!

Selena and I are thankful that we're able to be taking Eden to a 'Disney on Ice' show over the Thanksgiving break. A few nights ago we told her about our plans - I don't think she could be any more excited!! (Selena and I CAN NOT wait to see her reaction to the show once we get there).

Eden's body has continued to react well to the chemo and steroids. Her hair has a red tint to it again, and it's almost long enough to clip bows in again.

Sorry this is so short and that our blogs are less frequent, but honestly, we just don't have a lot to report. Honestly, I am fine with 'boring' right now. Excitement in our lives is not necessary! We've had plenty 'excitement' since January 14th.

Again, I want to say that we are SO thankful for all the blessings in our lives. As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and prayers for the continued health of our little girl!

In closing I want to say: Be nice to others. Give thanks. Be safe. Go Coach Rhoads - we're proud of you for taking the Cyclones to a bowl game in your FIRST year as head coach!!

Rain - rain go away!

Eden was feeling good over the weekend so we headed to the farm.

Eden & Rick - Eden's got her eyes on the inbound combine!

Here comes Annette in the combine!!!

The seat was comfortable, the ride was smooth, the view was great, and Annette showed Eden and I how to run a combine. Thanks Annette!!! We had a blast.

As you can see from the photos, Eden thoroughly enjoyed her trip to our friend's farm for a late afternoon trip aboard the combine.

This week, Selena and Eden head north to Iowa City for chemo at the clinic. Lately, she appears to be feeling good most of the time, and periodically, she appears worn down. Thankfully, the good times out weigh the not so good. She continues to get plenty of rest daily, is eating and drinking well, her hair continues to grow and overall seems to be a normal two and a half year old. We're so thankful and blessed for Eden and the progress she's made. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers, as she still has a long "row to hoe" (come on - she's a farm girl now).