The Waiting Game

 It's been a "busy" week, with a different test each day. It is something to get us out of our room at least and we are thankful for answers. Kenzi just had her PET scan this morning, so we will know later today or tomorrow if it has spread elsewhere in her body. It went smoothly and Kenzi had a little nap during the scan. 

Yesterday was the bone marrow biopsy which they did in the OR. When they brought us down there, they asked Kenzi if she could climb from her bed onto the OR table (which isn't very wide). She happily obliged, jumping up and pretty much hopping across, while the entire OR staff reached out, gasping 😂. At least we know they were wide awake after that! She is still the same Kenzi, feeling well for the most part, which we are so thankful for in this moment.

Wes came back yesterday afternoon after getting the kids at home settled. He knew that I needed him here with me, but it's hard for him to balance his time between home and hospital. (It's a 5 hour drive for anyone who doesn't know where we live.) We are thankful to have family stay with the kids at home so they have some "normality" right now.  

We know that we have an army of people praying for us. God is answering prayers and giving us peace when we need it and carrying us when we can't seem to walk on our own. Monday afternoon/Tuesday morning was particularly hard for me, as I spiraled into a dark place. When I snuck out of the room to grab some food on Tuesday, I ran into one of my sister's best friends from high school. She was there with her husband and 2 kids, one of whom had a brain tumor 6 years ago. I was so nice to see a familiar face and be encouraged and listened to by someone who's been where we are. God knew exactly what I needed at that moment and put her there. I am so thankful. 

We've received messages from people we don't even know, who are praying for us. Our entire elementary campus at Vernon Christian School did a prayer walk on Monday morning and we were blessed to see messages from each class❤. When we stopped to think about it, we realized we have THOUSANDS (yes, thousands!!!) of people praying with us and for us. 

We also want to thank EVERYONE who has generously sent gifts, cards, messages, gift cards, financial donations and especially prayers. We are doing our best, but it's a lot to keep up with, so please know; if we don't respond to you individually we are SO THANKFUL and appreciative of each and everyone. 

Tomorrow, we should have all the answers to the tests and we will be having a long meeting with our team of doctors to go over the treatment plan. Please pray for peace, no matter the outcome, as we go through this, as it's going to be a lot to process. 💕

-Monica

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."- Jeremiah 29:11




Comments

  1. Angie21 April 2021 at 13:50

    Monica my heart goes out to you all, we are praying for you guys 💕

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  2. Andrea DV21 April 2021 at 14:14

    You are all constantly in our prayers right now🙏

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  3. momofcrt21 April 2021 at 14:44

    I'm a cousin to Cathy, praying with and for your family during this time.

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  4. Cheryl Irwin21 April 2021 at 15:31

    Praying for Peace and positive outcomes for all the tests and things, and as you wait during this tough time. ❤️ Much love to you guys.

    ~Cheryl

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  5. Aileen21 April 2021 at 17:54

    Monica, Wes, Kenzi and family.
    Praying for each of you! May our Heavenly Physician give to each of you the strength and courage each moment of each day. Rest in Him... look up to Him each day for your strength.
    "Unto the hills I lift my eye, from where comes my help?" Ps 122

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  6. Megan Admiraal21 April 2021 at 23:46

    Thinking of you often and praying for you all constantly!!

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  7. Unknown22 April 2021 at 14:46

    We are praying for you Monica and Kenzie, so sorry to hear this news. I pray you find sure footing Monica, in the Lord as you walk this path. And we pray for Kenzie -- for God's very best for her. God bless your family, from Nadia.

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