Nate is home

Nate is back home!  We were home for about 10 minutes and then we were off to Caleb's band concert.  We are thankful we made it back in time. Nate is feeling pretty good.  His energy level is decreasing a little.  Please pray for his energy, appetite/no nausea and no illnesses.  One of our kids was complaining of a stomach ache tonight, please pray it's nothing serious.

I feel vulnerable sharing this next section. We all have stories to share, human struggles are all the same. But, our story is unique to us. And I love hearing people's stories- the connectedness that brings. We are on this life journey together and God is faithful. May we find "strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow."

While Nate was receiving chemo, he learned that his company- Palisades nuclear power plant is closing in 2 years.  It was very shocking news.  Nate is confident he will find a job and he is not worried.  If I'm honest, I am a little anxious.  Our future feels so unknown already, this just adds another layer.  But some Facebook memories have been popping up recently that reminded me of God's faithfulness in the midst of our uncertainties.
   
     -Four years ago today, I wrote this post:

"Some things make me so thankful I just have to share. When Stephen had the newborn rare disorders screening done he came out as slightly positive for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder. So he needed a 2nd blood draw to see if it was a false positive. Well they botched the 2nd draw and he needed to get another one. Meanwhile we get a letter describing SCIDS and that the treatment is a bone marrow transplant. That will make your heart stop. We got word yesterday that his blood test is normal! Such a huge sigh of relief and praising God continuously!"

    -Seven years ago today we were in Korea, meeting Julia for the first time- we all had swirling emotions
    
     -We adopted Lexi.  We were nervous and confident in God's faithfulness. 
    
I could share more, but these are ones that I've been remembering recently.  Through God's strength and the support of our community we keep taking the next step forward.  Tonight I think our family just feels spent.  I'm hoping we all have relaxing moments this weekend.  

-Stacy