Cancer Stinks!

On October 5, 2011, I went into the McKay Dee surgical center in Ogden to have my tonsils removed. Instead, the doctors found a cancerous tumor growing behind my tonsils. It's called "Nasopharyngeal Rhabdomyosarcoma" and I'm told it's curable about 80% of the time for someone like me. It's going to be a long road, but I think it's going to be 100%.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Fun Weekend!



We had a great weekend! Jeremy is doing well. Aunt Jana and her kids came up on Friday. The cousins had  a great time together! They laughed and played. Jeremy would take little "rests" on the couch, but he mostly played. It was great to watch! The kids carved their jack-o-lanterns. Grandpa and Grandma Stapley and cousin Emma came up for a visit (in the picture Emma is helping Ireland with her pumpkin). Megan also came home for the weekend. Mike, Megan, James and Ireland participated in the Daxton Wilde 5K run to benefit children battling cancer. Jacob had to work and Jeremy slept in until 11:00 am, so the three of us were not able to join them. James came in first place for his age division and Ireland came in second place overall and first place out of the girls for her age division. The Wilde family gave us a copy of Daxton's book "I'm a Superhero". He was age four at the time he was diagnosed with brain cancer and illustrated and wrote his book. I read the book to Jeremy at bedtime. We smiled, laughed, and "I" cried, we could relate to Daxton's story. Jeremy liked reading about a boy his age with cancer. I am thankful for the Wilde family for sharing their story. We are so thankful for our family and friends who have helped us carry this burden through their love, support, and prayers. Our hearts are touched by their generosity and kindness. We are also thankful for the sweet spirit of comfort and peace we feel as we pray and know that we are being watched over by a loving Heavenly Father and also by his son Jesus Christ.

                           
Mike, Megan, Jeremy, Ireland, and James



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  1. KristiOctober 31, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    I'm glad you guys had such a good day!

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  2. M.E.November 1, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Way to go! I had no idea that the kids were such strong runners!

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  3. Breinholt FamilyNovember 1, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I had a call from Brian & Trudie tonight. (They live not too far from us here in Wyoming) They shared with us Jeremy's challenge he is facing right now. Please know our prayers are with Jeremy and your family. Daxton Wilde was in our ward when we moved from the Adams park ward. Scott & Sheri are amazing people. Please know that people you haven't even seen for years are praying for you. Love, Tracy & Mary Breinholt

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