Our new "home"

 This morning we were moved to the oncology ward. It was the plan to move us here all along, even before we found out the mass was malignant. It was supposed to happen yesterday, before we got the news and I wish it had. It made it so much harder knowing that we "belonged". 

As we took the elevator up to the 8th floor and walked down that hallway, I felt like we were headed for a prison sentence. I think this is the saddest place on earth. To add to all my emotions, when they brought us to our room, I didn't notice the beautiful view, instead I looked down to the patio below. It happens to be the same patio where they delivered that news. 

I was able to take a walk and talk to my sister, which does amazing things for the soul. We've settled in for the time being. We've unpacked our clothes and picked up some groceries. We video chatted with our kids at home, who we miss so much❤. We are continuing to prayer together and are relying on God to carry us through this one day at a time. The patio doesn't bother me as much and I'm able to actually enjoy the view.

Wes is headed home for a few days as we don't expect anything to happen until Wednesday. Please pray that we have a restful and enjoyable weekend; that we can just focus on the time we get to spend together while Kenzi is feeling well. We are so overwhelmed by the outreach, support, love and prayers. God is amazing and has surrounded us with villages upon villages! 

~Monica

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7



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  1. Cheryl Irwin18 April 2021 at 08:54

    Thank you for the update, we are praying about this tough time and the next steps for Kenzi. Much love to you all.

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  2. Unknown19 April 2021 at 19:19

    Our prayers are with you and pray the Doctors are granted the wisdom how to best treat it.
    Larry & Lyn

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  3. Sharon Harvey20 April 2021 at 23:01

    Prayers are being sent. May God send Angel's of peace to fill every inch of your room and surround you will love.
    Sharon Harvey

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