So it's been a crazy past couple months. Among the craziness have been the best and worst things. I'll start with The Worst so we end on The Best:
The Worst: My little sister has cancer. Hodgkins-Lymphoma, to be exact. That's cancer of the lymph system. Stage 3, advanced.
Well, she's not really little anymore...she's more like 22, married, with one little boy and a little girl on the way. She just finished her second round of chemotherapy. Apparently the placenta is even more awesome than I already thought: seems it filters out most of those nasty chemicals that get pumped into her system on a regular basis. Cancer cells die, and baby is protected.
And there's nothing like cancer to make you take notice of everything from your kids' sweet eyelashes to the food you put in your body. Good excuse to get serious about food as medicine? I think so. She'll be delivering the baby a little earlier than normal so they can get a little more aggressive with treatments a little sooner...but for now, things are going okay so far.
I had a companion who worked with cancer patients once say that the BEST people in the world get cancer. That holds true here. Jocelyn is pretty darn-near perfect. Lesson learned: don't be too awesome or you might get cancer. Ha! Just kidding.
They are troopers, that whole little family, and are taking one day at a time. Prayers on their behalf are felt, strongly. And much appreciated. We sure love 'em.
The Best: We're expecting Baby #3!!! Expected to arrive mid-January, 2013.
This means that I am approximately 8-9 weeks. And showing already, when I wear close-fitting shirts. SERIOUSLY. I've heard that it happens earlier the more kids you have. At this rate, with the next baby I'll be showing before I even know I'm pregnant...yeesh.
But all whining aside, we are thrilled! Also a little nervous...(THREE kids!? Gaah...) but mostly excited to meet the next little rascal that will be making us melt...and making us crazy, simultaneously. Our kids just make every day for us...so we're looking forward to meeting the next little light-of-our-lives. It's a mushy subject.
So...needless to say, these past couple months have been a roller-coaster.
But that's life, right?
Bring it.
6 comments:
So sorry to hear about your sister! Prayers for sure for her and her little family from us!!
And congratulations on baby #3!!! We're so excited for you! I hope we can see you guys again, it's been way too long!
I am definitely having mixed reactions to this post. Three encouraging thumbs-up to your sister and her lil family (plus a bazillion prayers)! I can't even begin to imagine how they must be feeling.
And a high-five to you and your sweet sweet family! I was anxiously waiting for baby news such as this, from you! Yay! :D
CONGRATS !!!!!!! on the new baby on the way <3, Laura I know cancer sucks. I hear ya, When we found out about jenny all I could do is cry and think is she going to die? but she is the strongest person I know, she takes it head on, when she lost her hair she is making the best of it :) and everytime I see her I am more and more proud of her,I know that your sister will beat this, she has you for a sister and and your family, just keep praying and our thoughts are with you. we love you guys :)
Love
Coby
It seems to be true that the very best people do get cancer. I am so sad to hear about your sister, I knew her in Lethbridge in YSA, and will be thinking and praying for her and her family. Cancer (to put it lightly) just isn't fun at all! Hopefully your little growing belly is bringing comfort during this tough time. You guys are such a great family! I'm excited you're adding another! Congrats!
ps. this is amy :)
Thanks for the reminder about adoption and your family. I had forgotten. We are excited and will definitely keep you updated. Just wanted to share that my dear friend had that same cancer and it was found at the beginning of a pregnancy. She gave birth early and had treatments. She has now been cancer free for 5 years. Hopefully that is how it goes for your sister. She is in my prayers and so are you. I'm sorry to hear about the miscarriage. I can only imagine the emotions you must feel, but I know from experience that you are a tough cookie- strong and so capable to roll with things. My thoughts are with you. Lots of Love,
Christy
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