progress

gearing up for winter here..just a few weeks or so ago this was the morning routine when N's sternum cracked and he was stuck in bed for weeks on end. i'd rush off to work and our beloved friend and caregiver, maria, would give N his sponge bath in bed. everyday we say, "thank God for Maria!"

for the last month he's been on his feet 2-3 times a day using the walker with assistance getting up (i can get him up on my own now!) and following with O2. however, his tendons are so fragile and the left one is on the verge of tearing so he has to be careful. this week he feels the compensation in taking pressure off his feet causing a spasm in his upper back from bracing the walker. he is bummed and couldn't walk tonight. nothing is easy or dependable in this circumstance except God's faithfulness to provide grace and faith in Jesus, our Savior, whom He sent to heal all pain and sin through a horrible death that ended in coming back to life forever which He also promises to all who believe it! taking this offer has changed my life for good and the hope and peace i have is beyond words.

on this part of the journey, we are thankfully continuing stem cell treatments and n has made some seeming progress. he has gained some weight!!!! this hasn't happened for over a year. and his face glows like nothing i've ever seen. such a handsome lad!!!!!!!! lucky me!!!!! if hollywood found out how good these little cells make you look they'd be on it and they probably are already. thank you again to those who have donated to this cause.

my other handsome boy... POWERMAN!!! thank you, God, for gifts on this earth to comfort us.