Why?

Why do children have to go through so much?  Why does Cancer and other horrid diseases have to take their little bodies and reek havoc on them?  Yes, as you can tell, I am in a down mood today.  I found out today that one of the friends I met while at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital with John is in the fight for his life once again.  He has neuroblastoma, he was in remission for about 2 to 3 years and found out today that it is back.  It is in his head this time.  The sad part is that his mom was told today that they have limited options.  They are going to give him chemo for 4 months in hopes of getting him in remission again, and if they are successful, they will then send him to Philadelphia or New York for a chance at other treatments, because they have no more options here.  He is only about 10 or so and this is his 3rd bout with this type of cancer.  It saddens me more than I can comprehend, I am struggling.  I know that God has a plan, and that no matter what, things will go the way He wishes them to go.  I just don’t want another mother to feel the loss that I battle every day.  I wouldn’t  wish something like this on my worst enemy so to speak.  AAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!  May God bless his family and save him, that is my prayer for today!

Judy

Hello all, just a little update.

Hello all.  I hope all is well with you.  I have been busy lately, I helped my sister-in-law, June, get a party together to celebrate the 80th birthday for my Mother-in-Law, as well as my in-laws 45th wedding anniversary.  We had a pretty good turn out, and everyone seemed to enjoy it quite a bit.  I got to see my grandson too, that is always a plus!  He is 4 months old now, and is cooing and starting to  vocalize. Other than that things are the same around here, not much happening.  I am looking forward to September, as I hope I start tech school then.  Wish me luck.  It is a one year course, and I hope to do well enough to get a decent job so that I can help support our family.  Here is a cute shot of my husband and Little Mikey, aren’t they cute?

And here is a cute shot of Little Mikey!  He definitely has the Smith chin!  I just love him so much!                           

May God bless us all,

Judy

Hello all!

Hello all, things are about the same here. Sitting with a friends mother four hours a day, Monday through Friday, as well as watching the little boy I have been watching for a while, on Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. Basically, Sunday is my only down time, and this Sunday isn't even that because the boys mother has inventory and has to work, so I will have him an extra day. So, needless to say, I am staying pretty busy. B.J. is now on Summer vacation, and driving me crazy. She has definitely reached the "Teen Years", and the attitude problem is rearing it's ugly head. But we are dealing with it as best as we can.

My health has been okay, having problems with allergies, and my sugar seems to be going to low more often lately. I don't know why, unless it is because my body is fighting off something, and using up more sugar than normal, causing it to drop suddenly. It got to about 81 today, and I started getting light headed, as well as shaky, so I had to use one of my glucose tablets until I could get home and eat something. Oh well, if it keeps up, I may have to go to the doctors and have my medications adjusted.

Everyone else is doing well, and taking life one day at a time.
May God bless us all,
Judy