Joel's Journey: Can you believe I did this?????

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Can you believe I did this?????

Ok....I am going to totally embarrass myself but oh well......Its all their fault....not really. Many wanted to go on the boat to SEE it and take pictures, can you believe them???? After it was over, it was fun, but boy, it was a wild ride. I might even do it again!!!

loading the pictures here, is a bit difficult and it seems the quality is not as clear.

Enjoy or laugh or whatever.......(I know your going to hurry and scroll down quickly :)

Before the ride.......should I do it??????

This was my partner.....Caleb, of all people the first born who does everything BIG!!!!

14 comments:

Hannah B. said...: whoohoo!!!! What ta go, Mrs. M!!!!; June 10, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Mandy said...: That's pretty funny! You look like you were having fun though!

We need more warning next time you are coming to town. My Mom would love to come over and see you guys!; June 10, 2009 at 10:07 PM
j said...: So funny!!! I love it. I am glad you are enjoying yourself!!!!
Jessica; June 10, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Teena said...: I love it. Our first born's are like that ;) We always have a blast when we go out on the boat. Glad you are enjoying yourself. :)

HUGS; June 11, 2009 at 1:04 AM
Janet said...: YEAH! Could see the photo's today! :)Looks like you're having a whale of a time! And well done to Terry in your absence!; June 11, 2009 at 1:36 AM
Laura said...: How fun! Great pictures!!; June 11, 2009 at 6:41 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh, it looks like a lot of fun!
Bethany looks a LOT like you.; June 11, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Mountain Mama said...: What a Wild Woman!! Looks like everyone is having fun. Continue to enjoy and relax!

blessings,
ashley; June 11, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Danielle said...: WhoooHooo Mrs. Morris! Good job getting out there!!!! Post some pictures of Besh too in her little outfit! ;) Looks like you all are having a GREAT time! So wishing I was there with you all! ;)Love ya!; June 11, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Cheryl said...: That's my friend, stretching her wings!! Now how about skiing?; June 11, 2009 at 9:48 AM
( : The Mavs : ) said...: Hehehe! That's MAJOR!!! At least Caleb was your partner and not the driver on the boat!!! Ya'll really got the adventures going! We're delighted to see that all of you are having a wonderful time! We miss you and are praying for you!; June 11, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Anonymous said...: Just wanted to say you look so young in these pictures..
Jodi; June 11, 2009 at 2:31 PM
The Lockwood Family ♥ said...: Woo Hoo!! Any lady who has had 13 children has got to have a lot of fun in her :) I wanna see some of you skiing too :)
What wonderful pics! Thank you for sharing! love and prayers,
Jaynee; June 11, 2009 at 4:20 PM
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Joel's Story

Joel, our 11th of 13 and a twin of Josiah, at age 3 was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer, on December 6th, 2006. Joel had three perfect years of health and he and Josiah celebrated their 3rd birthday Sept. 13th, 2006. The first of Oct. Joel started having unexplained fevers for a few days and would return to active play. After the fourth round of fevers we took him to our family Dr. which they said his iron was low, so we treated that for a few weeks and took him back only to have his hemo. showing lower than before. We were referred to a hematologists and saw him a few weeks with blood checks twice a week. At a visit on Dec. 4th we showed the Dr. the bumps, (which were tumors but we did not know at the time) on Joel's head and he was very concerned and we were told we needed to admit him immediately and start extensive tests the following day. Joel went through rigorous testing and then the dreaded results were given. Joel was at a stage IV the most extensive stage, but we were hopeful that the Lord would use the means of Chemotherapy treatments to restore Joel's body. Joel endured 8 1/2 days in the hospital, came home for Christmas, and returned for his second round of chemo Jan. 3, 2007. Joel had a seizure that night after midnight and went into a coma due to a tumor bleeding in his head area and causing his brain to swell. After tests the following days, the Dr. declared Joel "brain dead" and took us to court to force us to take Joel off life support, as we did not agree with the medical field's definition of death. Our family sought to stand with the scripture, "life is in the blood,"and until Joel's heart quit beating naturally, he was living. We were making arrangements to bring him home and on January 23, 2007 his little heart stopped beating and he went to be with the Lord Jesus in heaven. Our lives are changed forever. God is faithful in the midst of this trial and we look with great hope to be with him someday.