Saturday Morning

Well, it is Saturday, praise God. Such a blessing not to have to get up for work or school today. At least for most of us. Mark is working today. Praying for a great day for him.
Well, it's that time, I have a request for everyone who asks what it is you can do.

Oops, interrupted by the beeper which brings up another subject. Fires! As you might have read, Archer County and many surrounding counties have been devastated by wildfires over the past several days. There was just another call for a hotspot near a friends house. We were so fortunate with our own home and many others who were spared from the trajedy of the fires. The fire departments worked so hard to preserve as much as possible. Thankfully, a little divine intervention, calming the wind slightly helped, to control the multiple fires. I never have enough appreciation for the fields surrounding the house. Looking out over green fields with the glowing fire just on the other side provided a sense of comfort. I'll do my best never to give anyone a hard time about dust or manure again!

Anyway, back to my request. I think we could be in need of a little "pick me up". I know how proud Mark is of the sea of people he has supporting Him. Chemo has become quite challenging for him, as we expected. The effects of one treatment and the anticipation of the next are becoming quite a nuisance for him. His difficulty keeping his usual routine, and the discomforts of the side effects are just mounting. I know so many of you can relate to what I am saying. I have found my encouragement to be kind of like talking to my kids. It never seems as effective as what others have to say! I am thinking that just a little reminder from so many loving people in our lives could be a huge dose of inspiring medicine. An e-mail or comment just to say hey and update us on you or your family would be great. If you are in Wichita, you might stop in with a smile, or leave a message at the house for his return home. It may sound so simple, but we are all so busy, that taking even a few minutes can be a challenge. I promise, I have seen the difference all of you can make in him and I would sure love to see it again.

The kids are all into ball games now. Of course, all days of the week, all times of the day, so we will be running as usual with lots of time on the road and lots of bad eating habits! They are already talking about the end of the school year. I can't believe it is just around the corner. Even worse, I got our transfer papers in the mail yesterday for the kids. It says I will have a freshman nest year! Lord have mercy on me. I am overly aware of the fact that I have a teenager, but now a highschooler!. Maybe we just think cancer is our biggest challenge!?!
We are so blessed by it all!!!!!!!!

Much love and thanks to all of you. Missy