Payton's Results...

GREAT NEWS! Payton's MRI and CT Scans both showed up clean with no evidence of disease. What a great feeling that is. I really had a good feeling, but there is always that doubt that goes through your head. Our clinic appointment went well and it's a great feeling to have another scan and appointment down. Now we can resume on with life for another 3 months. Thanks for all your prayers and kind words. I am so grateful that we have our little guy here with us. We love you Payton and are so proud of the brave little boy that you are.

Payton's 15 month scans...

What a completely crazy week. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to attend my Grandfathers funeral. My Grandpa is such a special person to me and it was an honor to be able to be there. I will miss his laugh, his special hand written thoughtful cards on every Birthday and his unconditional love that he always showed. It was so great to see my family and to be able to spend time with them. The kids loved spending time with their cousins and especially loved spending time with their Grandparents. We also got the chance to see my new niece and attend her blessing before Chad flew out on Sunday.

We arrived home safely after two crazy flight delays Wednesday evening. We were exhausted and glad to get home just before some crazy storms hit North Texas. This morning we got up and headed to Cook’s for Payton’s scans. We were told that if Payton could do his CT scan without sedation then they could get us in earlier. We arrived for Payton’s scan and he started to get really scared. We told him that he needed to hold still for a picture. Payton was really scared when they strapped him to the bed. Chad and I held his hand as they put him into the CT machine and I prayed so hard that he wouldn’t freak out. He did such a great job and I am once again reminded of the power of prayer. That is actually the first time that Chad has seen Payton do his CT scan. Usually I’m the one that is in there with him. Everything went great today and Payton did an amazing job with his sedation for his MRI. I was such a proud mom. Every time I go to Cooks and look around at all the kids I am again reminded of how grateful I am that Payton is doing as well as he is and I am reminded about what a crazy couple of years that it has been. We have a clinic appointment tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. and I am really anxious to receive the results.

My sister finally got her moving truck loaded and headed out Wednesday morning, the same morning we flew to Utah. It was extremely hard saying good bye to her and I will truly miss her. I will be heading to Phoenix Thursday for her wedding. Is life ever going to slow down?

Here are a couple pictures of Payton today. I will post his results as soon as I get home tomorrow.

A few pictures from my trip to Utah...

My three brothers...
My two sisters and three sister-in-laws

Payton loves Grandpa's Garden. First thing Payton said when he arrived was "Grandpa, show me where your carrots are."

Cousins Savannah and Jason playing Basketball with Grandpa.

Me, Jeremy and Jennifer

Grandpa Martindale

I received a call from my Dad Tuesday morning saying that my Grandpa had passed away. Chad, Savannah, Payton and I quickly purchased airline tickets on Tuesday and left for SLC first thing Wednesday morning. We wanted to be here for the funeral since my family has always had such a close relationship with my Grandfather. The viewing was on Thursday evening and the funeral Friday morning. It was so neat to see all my 5 brothers and sisters attend from their various locations. It’s hard for me to believe that my Grandpa is gone; I have always had such a close bond with him. My Grandpa was always so supportive to me in my life. I have such fond memories of him and he will be deeply missed. Chad flew back home today and I will be returning on Wednesday.