My Great Family!

Today in the hall, I ran into the father of a little boy we’ve met on previous occassions being treated here at Cook’s for cancer. I was asking about his son and how he has been doing and the tears starting streaming down his face as he talked about what a struggle this has been for his family. I ache so much for these families and what they are all having to deal with, each with a different kind of cancer, different stage, histology, and prognosis. All of them had to hear the dreadful words that their child has cancer. One of the hardest, yet most rewarding things has been getting to know some of these families and hear the challenges they are facing. On Wednesday night we went to Julian Avery’s viewing and talked briefly with his parents. The pain of losing a child was obvious, yet they were concerned with what they could do for Payton. They are a wonderful family and I can only imagine the pain they are experiencing. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and all of the other children dealing with cancer. On a lighter note, Bishop Runyon came for a visit last night and brought something from one of our ward members. I am so amazed at the generosity and kindness shown to us by many different people and greatful for the support group we have had behind us. I am again reminded of how the Lord works through other people to help you get through life’s difficult situations. Thank you for all of the support we have received.