In a New House

What a crazy weekend.  We moved into our new house on Friday and Saturday.  It is a rental but has a backyard that the kids love.  Gus and the girls spent 20 minutes or so in the yard today.  It was fun to see them out playing.  We have some balls on order to have some more things to play with back there.  We also used the grill for dinner tonight.  It is nice to have the outdoor space.

The move went well.  We are so grateful for my mother and sister who worked hard all last week.  They had about 3/4's of the house packed up by Friday morning.  The movers showed up right on time and worked hard.  They packed up the rest of the house and even made one load on Friday.  They made a second load on Saturday after getting all the final things out of the house.  I am glad I didn't have to move the boxes myself.  My uncle Russ and aunt Judy also came to help on Friday and Saturday.  Thanks to them and my mother, the house was functional on Saturday evening.  The kitchen was mostly unpacked and beds were made.  We are grateful for them.

We had stake conference today.  We made it just over halfway before Sarah had a breakdown.  We think she is fighting something but it might be the stress of the move.  The girls like their new room, but the new house will take getting used to.  It is change and everyone handles it differently.

Sarah has an appointment on Monday.  It is her final dose of methotrexate before we start the last 2 month round.  We can see a faint light at the end of the tunnel, but have become accustom to the weekly trips to the clinic.  It will be interesting to see how life pans out in the Fall.  For now we just take it a day or a week at a time.

We are grateful for all the prayers and love.  It is amazing to feel all the love and prayers for you.  Thank you so much.

Crunch Time!

So, Nate and I were talking and he asked me to write a post. "When was the last post?" I asked.  Nate: "A week ago..."
 Sorry we have not written in a week! Time flies, and we are actually doing better than we have been in a LONG time. Sarah has been well and has been tolerating her methotrexate chemo with flying colors this round. She has a few days after the chemo where her sense of smell is heightened, and the nausea sets in-BUT she has not vomited in a l-o-n-g time! This past weekend she even got to go out to eat with Nate and Lilly at Red Robin (her choice), and then play at a park near Northgate Mall.
Tomorrow I take her in get an EKG and Echocardiogram to make sure her heart is tolerating the chemo meds. too. Then on Friday she will get more chemo if her blood counts are within limits. Oh the joy of having the Seattle Children's hospital be our social life!
On a positive note Nana Pheobe and Aunt Tonya will be arriving this weekend sometime, HURRAY!! They are coming to help us pack up and move to the new house, the move is set to happen next weekend, the 8th and 9th of June. We are all getting excited, and nervous, and excited again.
We are grateful for your concern for us and Sarah. Many times I sit and ponder on those who have done so much for us, and it brings me to my knees! I thank the Lord we are privileged to know so many wonderful people who do not weary in their acts of service. Thank you, we are blessed!