June 2, 2009

June has come. This has been a hard week. On Friday Sam had one of the worst LP spinal injections so far at BCCH. He was restless and flinching and uncomfortable throughout the procedure and although he can't remember any of it, his mom wasn't so fortunate. It was a difficult time. But they made it back to Prince George and Sam doesn't seem any worse off from the experience.

While they were gone, both Karly and Kate had a chance to go dirtbiking with me through the hills behind our house. It was really great fun to spend this unique time with them. Both girls can now ride Sam's bike with the clutch and change gears.

On Saturday we got the news that Mr. Whyte, whom we have been praying for since January, passed away. It was difficult news to hear that cancer (lymphoma) took him to heaven so quickly. He was just diagnosed in January and he was only 39 years old. It is very hard. We have spent time praying as a family for their family during these difficult months. The funeral is on Thursday. As much as we know that heaven is a wonderful place, it is so very difficult to fathom the loss. It makes our fight against Sam's A.L.L. so much more evident when we see another young man lose his battle with cancer. It again reminds us to treasure every moment of every day with the ones we love and make the most of every minute. So many things that look so big to us are really so small in comparison to contemplating such great loss. God is faithful in all things and his grace is sufficient for all things. That is a truth we hold to...

Gerry