Make A Wish

I've been overwhelmed by the generosity and love that people have shown our family over the past two weeks. People have been calling and/or dropping by on almost a daily basis to check on Henry and see how he and we are doing. He has been given books and puzzle books and games and treats and just about anything that anyone can think of to help ease an 8 year old's recovery from major surgery. Some members of the Sky View HS football team visited him in the hospital and brought him some gear, a tshirt, an autographed football and a pep talk. Last week he received an personally autographed basketball from members of the Utah Jazz. He has been invited over to friends houses to play and hang out; if you know Henry, you know how hard it is for him to stay home and rest. Lots of people have remembered William and Tessa as well, understanding that maybe they were feeling a bit left out with all the attention Henry has been receiving lately. We are so blessed to have so many people in our lives who care about our family.

He's doing well. He is ready to go back to school on Tuesday and, quite frankly, I'm ready for him to go back. He has another week on "light activity" - no recess or basketball or sledding or any of the things that make Henry's life worth living. Light saber battles with William seem to fall into the gray area - if I can catch them, I stop them; otherwise they seem to go on with no ill effects.

We meet with a pediatric endocrinologist next week to discuss future treatment on Henry's cancer. It's been a hard thing, trying to find an "expert" to treat our son. There aren't too many experts on pediatric thyroid cancer because it's so rare. But we have faith that we are on the right track to getting him cancer free this year.

As always, we ask for your continued prayers on Henry's behalf.