Update

It has been a couple of days since we updated so I thought I better get that done. We came home Wed. evening and so far all is well. Caleb won't eat so we have to work on that but I think he is just realizing how serious all of this is. He's laying on the couch right now watching TV , he did ask for ice water this morning so thats an improvement because he wasn't eating or drinking. He is scared but won't talk about it, he did finally say this morning that he doesn't want to die. We will be getting his schooling going again next week so maybe we can get him occupied with other things so he doesn't just dwell on this. I don't know how people survive something like this without a relationship with the Lord. He gives me peace and hope and without that we could not do this, so keep those prayers coming and if you don't have peace in your life a personal relationship with Jesus is the only way to achieve that peace. No matter what we go through in life He will sustain us, He will lift us up and carry us through. All you have to do is ask Him, talk to Him just like you would talk to me. Cindy

The quiet of night...

I'm sitting here listening to Caleb's machine. They will be in soon to change out his chemo bag. He had a pretty rough day today. He woke up very nauseated this morning so they gave him something for that, they gave him a diuretic because he isn't "going enough" and then he slept ALL day, only getting up to "go". He woke up around 5 and finally ate a bowl of soup and some crackers, OH, and Dr. Pepper and then by 7 he was out again. He is still sleeping. I think we will get to go home sometime tomorrow. Guess thats it for now.

First Day of Chemo

Hello!

Caleb had his first chemotherapy treatment today. At the time I'm typing this, he has not experienced any sickness or ill side effects because of it. He will be in the hospital for at least three days for this round. Below are some pictures that were taken this morning.

Through out each step of this journey, God has showered this family with mercy, strength, peace, love, and hope. We continue to say thank you to everyone who has stood beside us during this time. Please continue to pray with us that the God who has brought us thus far, will continue to sustain us in the days to come.

Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you recieve them, and you will have them.

-Mark 11:24

Jacob made this slide show for the blog. He did such an awesome job. I know it will bless you, so check it out! (You will need to mute the music at the bottom of the page.)

This post feels like it is a little all over the place, but we do have some updates to let you know about. First, Caleb's surgery went smoothly today. He is back at home now. He is hurting, but doing very well all things considered.
Second, all of the tests results that have come back show that the cancer is only in his leg. We are so thankful for this!!!
Third, Caleb will start his chemo this Monday. He will be going to OKC every two weeks for treatments. We so appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this time. Caleb's last day at school was Wednesday. The school system will send someone to come and work with him at home for the time being.
Lastly, we want to say thank you once again to everyone for your kindness and you prayers during this time. We appreciate each and every one of you :)

Tomorrow Caleb will be in OKC for his port to be put in and for his bone marrow biopsy. They should also have a consultation with the doctor and hopefully find out some of the results from recent test. We will update as soon as we know something.
I happened across this verse tonight (actually on another blog). It amazes me how words written so long ago can still speak to our hearts today. Even with all the questions we may have and the emotions we may be feeling, one thing is certain. There is a God who loves us, who hears us, and who wants to speak to us if we will only stop and listen.

Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing;
heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.
My soul also is greatly troubled.
But You, Oh Lord- How Long?
Psalm 6: 2-3

Sunday we celebrated Cindy, Nanny, and Linda's birthdays. It was a nice day and we were grateful to be with family for such a happy occasion. Here are some pictures from our day together.

Jake and Grace

Nanny and Colt


Caleb
(I had to bribe him with a chocolate-mint pie just to get this picture:))

Zack, the only one in the family that doesn't mind having his picture taken :)


But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children's children.

Psalm 103:17

Hello all!

We still have not heard anything back about the tests Caleb had done this past week. Hopefully we will know more soon and as soon as we do we will let everyone know the results.

This coming Monday Cindy will take Caleb back to OKC for a PET scan and for an echocardiogram of his heart. Thursday they will go back to OKC for a biopsy of his bone marrow and for Caleb to have a port put into his chest. The port is so that the chemo and other type of medications can be administered a little easier.

We want to continue to say thank you for your prayers and all of the ways so many people have shown such kindness. Sometimes the simplest phone call can mean so much. Last week our pastor called Cindy all the way from Thailand. He shared with her how their church had prayed for Caleb that morning. How amazing that people are praying for Caleb clear on the other side of the world! So again, know how much we appreciate your kindness.


-Aimee.

*Update
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Hello Everyone!

We would first like to express our sincere gratitude for your prayers for our family during this time. We believe in a God that heals and we are fully trusting God to see Caleb through this. Praise God that we do not have to walk this path alone, but that we have a savior who holds us in the palm of His hand.

For those of you who may not know the details of everything going on, Caleb, the youngest of Cindy's four boys, was diagnosed this week with Ewing's Sarcoma; this is a type of bone cancer. Caleb is twelve years old. He does have an aggressive tumor located in the lower part of his right leg. The tumor is wrapped around the bone and is in the tissue surrounding the bone. His local pediatrician is sending him to specialists in Oklahoma City for further testings and treatments. As of today he is in the city for a CAT scan of his chest and for a bone scan.

We are hoping to use this blog as a way of letting friends and family keep up on what is going on, as things are sure to get hectic in the coming weeks. We would also like to continue to ask for your prayers during this time. If you would like to leave Caleb a note of encouragement, that would also be appreciated. If anyone has any specific questions please let us know and we will get with you as soon as possible. (Assuming we have any answers)

Thanks again! -Aimee (Ben's wife)