Thursday, November 20, 2008

Family Update 11/20

I was reprimanded for not keeping up on our family a little more often. It is just our son Jordan has really consumed our every thought and energy. I know this is a lousy excuse, but it will have to do.
Suz has been doing relatively well since her completion of her treatments in September. She still gets weak really easily and also gets frustrated that she can't do more. I have reminded her she is doing great considering she went through 4 months of chemo and 5 weeks of radiation therapy. She feels as though she takes one step forward and two steps back. All in all she is doing well and we feel very blessed to have her in our lives and have her as healthy as she is. Her next PET scan is in a couple of weeks and we will get a better idea of how her body has responded to the treatments. As anybody who has dealt with this dreaded disease knows, it is a waiting game until the next PET or CAT scan. We are hopeful and have the faith that all will be well for many years to come.
Dallan is done with football for the year. Suz, Dallan, and I attended the Annual banquet held on 11/18. Dallan was awarded a football letter. He is now focusing his attention to "working out" and the baseball season in the spring, which actually starts in February. He attended Sadie Hawkins a couple of weeks ago. They wore Cubs shirts and I believe I heard Dallan state he had a good time. Dallan doesn't say a lot, so when he does, you have to be tuned into what he is saying. Dallan also sold the hand-me-down vehicle from Jordan (which was a 90 Toyota Corolla), and bought an 85 BMW 318I. I believe he is pleased with the vehicle, because he hasn't stopped smiling since the purchase!
Ryan is doing well. He always has a smile on his face and if he doesn't it isn't very difficult to get a smile to come to the surface. He completed a scout pow wow this last week. He is looking forward to his birthday in a month or so. He will be receiving the Aaronic Priesthood and is looking forward to becoming a Deacon. However, he was a little disappointed when he found out that the Deacons don't play in the Young Men's basketball league. He will be playing Jr. Jazz though.
We have been and are very blessed. I am grateful for the plan of happiness and for the opportunity our family can be a forever family.

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