12.22.2008

As I have reflected back on the time, conversation, and memories shared with our parents last evening the only word I can think of is "Miracle"

Miracle (mir-e-kel) 1. an event or action unexplained by scientific law 2. an awesome or unimaginable event.

We have shared with dad on multiple occasions the events that took place in October which caused him to be hospitalized for 19 days. Dad does not remember much of anything regarding his grave condition nor the circumstances. He does acknowledge the fact that he is lucky to be here and remains positive, faithful, and optimistic despite the grim statistics of this horrible disease, this is a miracle.

Our father was able to complete his chemo/radiation treatments without lengthy interruptions, this is a miracle.

Our mother has been able to continue working and providing amazing insurance benefits. She remains faithful to her mission call, her eternal companion, her children, and her Father in Heaven, she is a miracle.

Dad's medical team remain hopeful, optimistic, encouraging, willing and promising, this is a miracle.

Encouraging words, sentiments of love, phone calls, notes, cards, fasting and prayer continue to sustain us, this is a miracle.

As we consider all that has taken place over the past 4 months, look towards tomorrow, and contemplate where this journey could take us I realize that our parents have blessed each of us with the opportunity of a lifetime, this journey is a miracle.