Vilate came up to me the other day and said, "Mom, I don't want to offend anybody, so no offense to you, but it really sucks to have a Mom with cancer." I gave her hug and replied, "You're absolutely right. It does suck to have a Mom with cancer. Ya know it sucks also to be a Mom with cancer." To which she replied, "You're right." Out of the mouth of babes. It does suck to be a Mom with cancer and have a Mom with cancer, but I think that we are doing a pretty good job all things considered.
The kids are growing like weeds and I am not sure I am ready for them to grow up. They are getting more and more independent and occasionally they are even helpful! :) Faith has become quite the kitchen cleaner - I think it is mostly so that she can stay up late after everyone else has gone to bed, but I don't think I will complain. One less thing for David and I to have to do.
Today Hyrum was voted as the candidate for his class to run for Commissioner of Publicity. He will be running against one other 4th grader, 2 5th graders and 2 6th graders. He was so excited that he won the class election. I am so proud of him for wanting to be involved in the Student Council and having the courage to run. He said, "I got 3 more votes than the other girl and she is really popular!" He was so happy!!!
We are keeping busy with fieldtrips (at least one a week), schoolwork, housework, and life. Things never seem to slow down around here. But I think that's a good thing. Our lives are full - full of good stuff!!!
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Thanks for the update Kaci. You are such a trooper! It would be so easy to focus on the not so good stuff but you always focus on the positive. Gotta love Vilate! We think about and pray for you every day!!
Kaci-thanks for filling us in. I talked with David on Sunday but I still feel in the dark, I guess because I haven't talked to you. I wish there was something I could do to help ease the burden of all of this. You have such a great attitude and outlook. I'm happy to hear the kids are helping out. With 6 of them there is an increadable amount of potential to help around the house, even in small ways. Thinking of you, with a constant prayer in my heart!
I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I cant imagine having six kids and cancer, I admire your positivity and strength. I started www.humantribeproject.com a little over a few months ago after a close friend was diagnosed with cancer. It's basically an online support group that you invite your friends and family to. You keep a diary and members can comment and leave words of inspiration. Group members can also raise money for you by purchasing necklaces. The goal is that no one face cancer alone.
Kaci,
It's good to read how you are doing. I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my prayers daily and I've been going to the temple once a week for awhile now. I put your name and the names of each member of you family on the prayer roll ever other week (they keep the names for two weeks at a time). So I hope all those prayers are helping.
Love you,
Jennifer Brough (your cousin)
p.s. If you want to contact me please email me at either Jennifer@candlelightmedia.com or heartsong72@yahoo.com. I don't check the Gmail one that is attached to this login. :o)
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