I was in the hospital with Ray again this whole week and really missed my other kids. Luckily my sisters, mother, and mother-in-law took excellent care of them. Still they were happy to see me and we have had a great day being together again. They are such amazing kids and I am truly grateful to be their mom. I keep thinking, what if Ray were our only child?? What would I have to come home to? I complain a lot about how hard being a mother is:) but this experience has deepened my conviction that motherhood is a gift. I want to be a mother. I am glad I am a mother. And it is a great privellege to be a mom to these beautiful yet CRAZY little ones!
Joe is taking the weekend with Ray and they will be home from chemo soon. Ray is almost done with this round of chemo. He has one more treatment, then he'll have a bunch of tests run, and we'll see what's happening. Overall it has been really hard, but also we are really lucky. There are so many people all over the world praying for Ray, I just have a peaceful feeling that he will be okay.
.....and maybe it's a peaceful feeling that I will be okay too.
Joe is taking the weekend with Ray and they will be home from chemo soon. Ray is almost done with this round of chemo. He has one more treatment, then he'll have a bunch of tests run, and we'll see what's happening. Overall it has been really hard, but also we are really lucky. There are so many people all over the world praying for Ray, I just have a peaceful feeling that he will be okay.
.....and maybe it's a peaceful feeling that I will be okay too.
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Shannan, I love your blog posts. You inspire me. You are an example to me. Your family is always in our prayers.
I'm so glad to hear that Ray (as well as his incredible mom and dad and siblings) is almost done with this awful ordeal. I will keep praying for you all. I miss you all so much. Keep giving lots of hugs and kisses for me :) I love this picture, by the way. These little guys are so much fun.
I am so sorry for what you guys are going through! You are an amazingly strong person and I know Ray couldn't have a better mommy to help get him through this. I keep you all in my prayers too. I hope the test results show great things. Hang in there!!! Please let me know if I can help you in any way. xoxo
You inspire us all to hug our littlies just a little tighter and to appreciate their healthy and vitality, even when it creates messes and tears. Love you. I'm so glad that Joe and Ray will be able to finish out this round together. What a good thing for them both. Hugs to all of you! My offer to take your kids or do anything else remains open.
You are SO right - motherhood is a gift - with all its ups and downs. Thanks for the reminder. Hang in there - we haven't stopped praying yet!
I love the picture. I agree that motherhood is a gift. I need reminders all of the time, though. :) Thanks for reminding me today.
Your such a strong, good woman. You have beautiful children. I love reading your blog. Our prayers are with Ray and your family always.
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