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We celebrated our 16th anniversary Friday July 5th!
Friday was a busy day! We marked 16 years of marriage, Bela turned one year old and Jerry, Geoff's Dad, turned 77! (And Katy Yates turned 35??? Wow.) Did I miss anybody? Seems that there are many things to shout hallelujah about each year on July 5th! But, this year was especially momentous with Bela reaching age one CANCER FREE!!!! YAY! |
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| Bela received her "cancer survivor" medal and pin from Sherwood, a dear friend and fellow survivor! |
Geoff's sister, Lisa, niece Mary and friend Michelle traveled south from Fresno on Friday to spend the weekend with us and to help with Bela's birthday extravaganza! With all the prep for the party and the party itself over at my mom's house, Geoff, who was not supposed to be around people due to low white cell counts, spent a lot of their visit alone at our house. So, on Sunday we decided to spend the morning at our house so that he could also enjoy visiting with Lisa, Mary and Michelle before they headed back to Fresno. It was a nice quiet morning and we are so thankful we were able to host them!
They left yesterday afternoon and we immediately took a nap! I guess we're not getting any younger!
Today the blood work at the oncologist's office shows Geoff back up in the normal range. Dr. Vora is scheduling the PET scan for THIS week! The third round of chemo starts Monday! Things are clipping along at a fantastic pace!
PLEASE PRAY WITH US for a clean PET scan! This PET scan will determine the length of required lymphoma treatment and thus the extent of our stay in the U.S. We are longing to return to Uganda and, in fact, have return tickets booked for October 12th. We would LOVE for that return date to remain firm and for Geoff to be declared cancer free!
Thank you for your prayers!! And now, enjoy pictures from Bela's birthday celebration!
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| Our kids painted the front window to draw attention to the MAJOR PARTY going on! |
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| Once the party got underway, I had a sweet opportunity to spend a LOT of time talking with dear friend Rona, Sherwood's wife. I certainly enjoyed laughing with her! |
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| The party shenanigans extended out into the front yard as well with these local monkeys Ben, Kevin and Santi |
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Bela's dear friend from her hospital days came to celebrate with her.
It was a joy to watch them enjoy each other once again! |
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| Ahhhhh . . . Bela loves her Kevy! |
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| Toby met his 2nd cousin, Christopher, for the first time |
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| Lisa and Bela |
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| Mary, Santi, Kevin and Acacia with the little bunny they found in the neighborhood. None of the neighbors claimed it so they spent a good portion of Saturday and part of Sunday visiting with it! We finally gave it to a lonely neighbor who needed a new pet. |
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| Toby and Michelle made the box that held the donations to the Cancer Foundation |
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| YUM, YUMMY birthday cake!!!!! |
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| Lana and Laura, lovely alliteration! |
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| Bela's pretty mommy! |
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| A pensive moment with cousin, Bailey |
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Bailey and Bela, "kissy, kissy"
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Once the results of the PET scan are available, we will let you know!!!!! Have a happy week!
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