Joel's Journey: a tiny peek......

Thursday, March 18, 2010

a tiny peek......

So here is a "tiny" peek of the upcoming "Tiny Teacup Party" for Mercy's 4the BD tomorrow evening! She said she was going to "do good and not cry!" I hope! Sometimes little girls or even BIG girls can in seconds go from happy to sad....LOL!!!! As always for me, its fun planning a party! Yesterday I had a few things to grab for the party, like a sweet dress I found at Kohl's and all the accessories a little girl must have for a tea! I got Siah a spring colored polo shirt and I found me a necklace and a bracelet to wear as well! For today, working on the "tiny treats." The guys split up into two crews today. A blessing to have the two trucks so they can do that. Five littles are here with me, and the "middles" went skeet shootin! Later this afternoon some of Bethany's goat friends are coming for a visit to check out her goaties!

4 comments:

Janet said...: Eeeeeek! I can't wait to see the party photo's! Always a special treat. Hope Mercy has an extra-special day - sending hugs and best wishes from South Africa! xxx; March 19, 2010 at 1:40 AM
no one said...: Can't wait!!

Sarah G.; March 19, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Mountain Mama said...: Ooooh! Looks like it is going to be another amazing party by Cindy!

anxiously waiting,
ashley; March 19, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Teena said...: wow... I can't wait to see the party pics! You so inspire me.

I wanted to share with you that what *we* have been praying for... God is working. Please continue to pray that I will listen.

Beautiful SPRING colors.

We had a birthday this week here too.... Dakota 17.

It is a beautiful spring day... we keep running outside. AWESOME.

Hugs,
Teena; March 19, 2010 at 3:03 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.