Today was Mark's bone marrow biopsy. In about a week or so, we expect to get the results which will hopefully tell us that Mark is in remission. Mark was really anxious about the biopsy because the first two were really painful. Actually, while we were waiting, the lady getting a biospy in the next room started screaming bloody murder. It was terrible. The nurse was even shaken up by the woman's reaction. Thankfully, Mark's biopsy went much better. The nurse (same nurse that the neighboring lady had) was excellent. The biopsy went really quickly (about 10 minutes) and Mark did not seem in near as much pain as the other two biopsies. Don't get me wrong, it was still very painful, but Mark was able to take deep breaths and manage the pain well. It also helped that the nurse was able to the bone and marrow samples they needed very quickly. So, please pray that the results show Mark is in remission and pray that the next round of treatment goes smoothly and without complications.
On a happier note, Brodie turned 3 on Monday June 27th. We celebrated his actual birthday by taking him to see Cars 2 in the movie theater. This was technically his 2nd movie in a theater (when he was one month we took him to see Wall-E - he slept in his baby carrier the whole time). This time he sat in his daddy's lap, then his GG's lap, then stood up. He cheered and laughed - it was adorable. At one point, he walked up to me and said "I love you mommy" and gave me a kiss. I love that boy.
We had his birthday party on Saturday - it was Lightning McQueen themed. He had so much fun. Friends and family together, laughing, cupcakes, and presents. Brodie got some light up Lightning McQueen shoes that he may take off his feet one day, remote control cars, clothes, books, sidewalk chalk (which he begs to play with daily), and lots of other stuff. At one point someone said "who gave you that present" and Brodie in his precious innocence said "Santa Claus" - see why I love him so much. When it was time to sing happy birthday, Brodie sang right along with us; it was hilarious. Then he went outside with Kaitlyn (my friend's 3 year old) and the two of them played in the little swimming pool for a long time. He had so much fun. Thankfully, he exhausted himself and slept for about 3 hours or so. He slept so hard that I was able to take him out of his car seat, carried him into the Varsity, ate lunch with Mark and our friends, put him back in the car seat and drove home without him waking up once.
So, long story short. Life is actually pretty awesome right now. We are blessed in more ways than we can count. I am getting lots of quality time with my family and learning daily to count it all as blessings and appreciate it all (though sometimes it gets hard to remember that part). There is always anxiety about the present and the future, but I know God will see us through it all. I appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, love and support each of you have given throughout this process. Please keep them coming.
With a thankful heart,
Amanda
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