Today, We Celebrate!

Today is a day of celebration in our house, it marks two important events for us. The first is that 17 years ago, our only daughter entered the world. She has indeed been an example of God's grace to us, with her joy for life, love of the Savior, and servant's heart. Happy Birthday, Grace!
The second celebration today comes with the last day of combined Radiation and Chemotherapy. Today is the 42nd and last day of the combined treatments. Now, that is a reason for celebration!
Jenny has shown amazing character as she has undergone the daily process and dealt with the side effects of the patchy hair loss and the lack of energy. She has not once complained, and has started to entertain what the next stage of life will look like, with this behind her. She drove herself to the grocery store the other day, so watch out world, here she comes!
It feels that we are "rounding the first turn" in the race. We knew about these 42 days, now we start into a straightaway. The next appointment is Jan, 15th. It will be the MRI to determine the damage that the combined treatment has done on the tumor. We will meet with the Oncologist on the 16th to review the MRI and determine the appropriate dosage of Chemo going forward. The standard treatment is 5 days of Chemo, then 23 days off, repeated over a number of months - all in pill form. We are looking forward to a nice break over the holidays, and spending time together as a family. 
I will see about posting a family Christmas picture for all to see. Thank you all for your prayers, notes, emails, and meals - your support has been overwhelming and has allowed us to observe God's grace everyday in this process through you all.