She looks good

She looks spunky

Well Nat got tired of her hair falling out whenever she touched it, so tonight with all the Seaburys gathered round she had her sister shave her head.

The little kids thought it was so fun!

I have to admit I think she pulls the look of well.

She did go and buy a really nice wig to wear for Church and when we go out.

So grateful to a great neighbors who are always thoughtful.

Good things small packages

Well with all that has gone on all week it was a fun time to go and babysit 3 of my grandkids while their mom went to the hospital to have their younger sibling.

No one knew if it was a boy or girl so it was a fun time to go to the hospital to find out. (Well I knew right after since my son in law goofed on a text to me.

Me: How is Jo Doing?

Josh: Great she is feeding her right now

Me: Do you realize what you just said?

Josh: Crap! Don’t tell the kids!!!

 

Grandchild #6 is a girl and she is perfect to us of course.

Also we had my uncle’s graveside service yesterday. I am grateful I got to see cousins that I have not seen in a couple of years.

 

I am grateful for my siblings sand mother shown here:

 

Random Flowers and Death in family

 

Awoke this morning (after a so so night of not sleeping, I seemed to have to check on Nat and that she was still breathing all throughout the night, so much so that she told me to stop) and walked out to the car to be greeted by flowers planted in our empty flower pots out front of the house and a nice get well message written on the porch in chalk.

I have a sneaky feeling it was the YW of the ward but can’t proof it.

In fact I told people on face book thank you but now that I don’t know who did this I have to be nice to everyone.

So grateful for our neighbors and this Ward.

We have had many ask what they can do which is really nothing but prayers please.

One of the older ladies in the Ward approached me and just looked me straight in the eye and said. “I am praying for you guys again” This same sister came up to me the first Sunday after Boo had been placed with us and said “Now I can stop praying for you”. SO grateful for the faith and prayers of true saints that we have the privilege of knowing.

I truly believe in the power of prayer and positive thoughts. We have some of the best prayer warriors in the world that live nearby and care about our little family.

 

 

 

Chemo round 1 Purple is not a good color on Nat

Well, Round 1 of chemo is now done. Not sure my heart can take this for 5 more times.

She got all hooked up and they started the chemo drug through the IV. Almost instantly she started having trouble breathing, her back was hurting and by the time I hollered at the nurse she was turning from red to blue to Purple.

As we started her treatment I saw 2-3 nurses around, once I hollered we had 6 appear out of nowhere and one carrying a bright orange tackle box labeled “Adverse reaction kit”

They quickly shoved me out of the way and got Nat breathing right and her color back.

They said this sometimes happens on the first treatment but not to this level.

They then started the dose again but slower and a nurse stood right there for quite a while.

I am not sure I breathed during any of this. I just sat there offering a quick prayer reminding God that he knows me best and no way am I able to raise Boo alone.

I can honestly say I have never been that scared in my life and hope the next 5 treatments are not the same.

Needless to say Nat came through the rest of the day like a champ.

You can be darned sure I will be reminding the nurse’s next round that this happened.

I spent the rest of the time pretending to look at my laptop but really watching Nats color and breathing.

If this is Chemo…oh well positive right?

I am grateful they handled this and Nat is ok.

This is right before the excitement started

My Uncle

My mom just called and told me that her brother passed away from the cancer he had. We knew this was coming but it is still a shock when it happens faster than you want or think it will happen.

I am grateful I knew him and even worked for him after my mission.

Chemo Team

It is amazing that when you get into Huntsman for cancer treatment that you end up with lots of experts and teams.

We have her gynecology team that will be in place forever, today we met with Nat’s Chemo Team and next week we meet with her radiation team.

I have to admit that I love her team! Her Chemo Doctor is so caring and every one of her little minions and nurses seem to be genuine and looking out for us.

Nat’s attitude is amazing and such a strength to me.

I admit I have selfish thoughts at times and am worried mainly because we have no idea what to expect.

But I am grateful I have Nat as my team mate through this.

Look for the Good!

Look for the good!

Nat is doing well. We are feeling positive about what lies ahead of us without knowing all that it entails. You hear and read so much about Chemo and every person’s experience seems to be a bit different.

We meet with her Chemo team in a few days.

Work is pure hell. I am in the middle of trying to get my main client to renew their contract and seem to have to do everyone’s job for them.

But this blog is about being grateful and finding the positive in each day…so once more I am grateful I have a job that has insurance…