The kids and I have been getting a little stir crazy over here, and yet there are things I have to knuckle down and take care of, Greg is out of town, I'm tired - BUT. I wrote a list of a few random options of things to do these remaining days of holiday break. One of them was the farm, so after play nice hour was apparently over - we headed off. (Kensington)
It was a good distraction.
And who can resist one day old piglets on a content blissed out sow?
Other options up and coming on our list....
- sledding
- skating if we can find a rink that doesn't require me putting on skates
- shopping - the kids probably have three years worth of birthday money saved. they made lists
- The Henry Ford to see the Lego exhibit
- Zoo
Last night we enjoyed company in the form of Uncle George on the guitar and Paul and Enid. I went to bed at 4am. Back to school will be brutal, as usual.
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Other stuffs:
Some of you know this already, some of you don't, and there are a lot of wrong rumors floating about so I'll put it out there and clear some of it up.
My father-in-law has cancer. We found out that he had gone to the ER and that cancer was the most likely diagnosis just five days after my own dad died of cancer. On Christmas Eve we found out that he has ten tumors on his brain, one much larger than the other nine. Yesterday it was confirmed that he has Stage 4 cancer in both his lungs, where he has big masses and his brain.
There's a rumor going around that he's having a lung removed, and that was never even up for discussion - so that is incorrect.
I talked to him last night and he's in good spirits and back at home. The hospital was able to relieve some of the swelling and pressure on his brain which helped his mood and pain level tremendously. He'll begin radiation on his brain on Monday with five treatments next week and another five the week after that. Following that he'll begin chemotherapy.
Greg finished up the work he needed to do in Kentucky is currently on his way to Minnesota, a 12 hour drive, where he'll stay with his family for a few days before heading back home.
It's been a long year.
We're not planning that vacation quite yet, but when we do - it's gonna be a good one.
Day by day.
Sharon, God Bless you and your family! You have had a tough year and I am praying for a wonderful 2013 for all of you.
Bev
Posted by: Bev | December 29, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Oh, Sharyn. Insert D swear word here. I'm so sorry the health drama continues. We'll add him to our prayer list.
Posted by: Rene W | December 29, 2012 at 04:09 PM
Wow, praying for you all. 2012 has been quite the year for your family, I am amazed by your grace during all of this.
Posted by: Suzanne | December 29, 2012 at 06:15 PM
I am very sorry to hear about your father-in-law. Hopefully he can/will beat his diagnosis. I am praying that 2013 will be a better year for you and your family!
Posted by: Jen | December 29, 2012 at 07:32 PM
Wow, Sharyn. So sorry to hear this. God's blessings to you and all your extended family during this time. We'll be praying for God's Peace to be at work in all your lives.
Posted by: JP | December 29, 2012 at 08:30 PM
Ug. May God's Peace be with all of you.
Posted by: Anna K | December 29, 2012 at 09:41 PM
My heart really hurts for your family right now. I wish that there were some magical words that would make your family feel better but unforunately, I know from recent experience that is not the case. Just remember that God will never forsake one of His own, and let all of your Christian friends help you carry this trial, and know that there are many prayers being said for your family.God's Peace to you all.
Posted by: a | December 29, 2012 at 10:11 PM
You are SO due a trouble free 2013! Im hoping that your FIL will respond well to chemo or that he will pass quickly before he suffers too much. Hugs.
Posted by: suetreiber | December 29, 2012 at 10:37 PM
oh Sharyn, my heart is breaking for you and father in law.. I have so many wonderful memories of him and the family.. I am praying right now for all of them, and you too. Knowing that he is a believer is a great comfort. I'm praying that God will comfort, strengthen, give wisdom and Peace to all. I know that God will be Glorified in all this.. I am thankful for your Church family that will lift you all up.. hugs and hugs..
Posted by: Cuzin Karen | December 31, 2012 at 10:44 AM
So sorry to hear about your father in law. Nothing I can say will make things better...just know that I'll be thinking of you and your family.
Posted by: Selma | December 31, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Oh yeah...the constrast of the goose's (goose? geese?) feet against the snow is awesome!
Posted by: Selma | December 31, 2012 at 11:49 AM