Milestone #1- Celebrate with Us

We are celebrating! This is the longest that Darrell has been out of the hospital AND the lowest dose of prednasone that he has been able to tolerate since his diagnosis in July 2008! He fought off a cold (this is big, because it means his weakened immune system is still fighting) and is feeling "pretty good".

I just wanted to post how grateful we are to our friends and family and all those who have sent good thoughts and prayers our way. We are especially grateful for the priesthood blessing given by Bishop Curtis and the promises made. Darrell and I have clung to that blessing as we have moved forward. As a family we want to express our love to Bishop Curtis, Bishop Merrill, President Bradshaw, Bishop Walker, Brother Brown, and all those worthy priesthood holders that have blessed and guided us through this challenge.

I have read that a trial is when you really have to decide where you stand. You simply can't sit on the fence when you make life decisions. This has strengthened our resolve, fortified our faith, solidified our marriage. And we have the gospel as our roadguide to help us through. Without it, Darrell's illness would just feel like an unfair break without any hope of survival. But we have hope, we have strength and we have resolve. If you have any questions about our faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, please click on the picture of the Temple on the right-hand side and get your information straight from the source. It will change your life, if you let it.

Check back for Milestone #2 - 1 year post diagnosis on July 3rd....yes we can.