Another Week Gone

 Another week has come and gone and it's been fairly uneventful, which we are extremely grateful for! I was able to sneak home for a couple days while Wes and Kenzi hung out together at the hospital. It was so wonderful to see Linden, Ayden and Beckham, but to be honest I felt a little lost at home. We are struggling with how to combine these 2 completely separate worlds. 

Kenzi was feeling tired while I was gone and had a bit of jaw pain, which is a side effect of the chemo. She and Wes dyed their hair purple together and she even gave him a handsome haircut. When I came back on Thursday she had perked up and was feeling a lot better. She hasn't needed oxygen for the past 3 nights and when the doctors listen to her chest, they are starting to hear sounds on the left side again. God is so good and He is answering prayers! 

Wes and I managed to sneak out of the hospital for an hour to check out the condo we will be staying in. It has a beautiful view and we feel so blessed to be able to use it. We are looking forward to taking Kenzi there in a couple weeks, but for now she will be admitted until the tumor shrinks enough that it's not pressing on her heart and trachea.

We continue to be amazed at all the love and support that we are receiving from near and far. Please continue to pray for us as we walk this journey. It has been difficult and it will be long, but you're prayers are carrying us through, so thank you!

~Monica

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. - Romans 12:12





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  1. Cheryl Irwin1 May 2021 at 06:18

    Thank you for the update. Kenzi looks beautiful with her purple hair! Many prayers ❤️

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  2. Alaine1 May 2021 at 18:03

    ❤️

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  3. Unknown4 May 2021 at 13:19

    We pray for God's peace and comfort during this very difficult time in your family!! Love and Prayers, Denise and Doug Irwin

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