Today is not only Andy's brother's birthday (happy birthday, Jeff), but it is the 3 year anniversary of Maggie's diagnosis with leukemia. In previous years, we referred to it as a "crapiversary," which is a more apt label that we got from one of the leukemia webpages that we followed. Anyways, it is a big deal for us, and we're happy to be past another milestone. This year, we have the added significance of Colin's age. Today he is 6 days younger than Maggie was when she was diagnosed. We don't track this because we expect Colin to get sick, but we can't help but recall having a child his age begin such a nasty journey of treatment. When we look at him now, it is hard for us to remember Maggie actually being so small when this all began. But she was.
We aren't totally done worrying about Maggie; we'll let you know when that day comes. But today was another big day and a good sign that her cancer has not come back. We look forward to more anniversaries coming and going with more good health reports.
6 comments:
CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie!!! May God continue to do his great work!
So happy for you all! Continued prayers and lots of hugs! Tina M :)
Andy and Whitney,
I check the blog from time to time and I thought I'd drop a line to CONGRATULATE MAGGIE for this milestone. She and you both continue to be an inspiration and I stand in awe of your spirit. So happy to see your wonderful family happy and healthy. Best wishes for more of that...
Chris Humpage
Three years! It hardly seems possible that a period can be so long and so short at the same time - though I'm sure that to you it has seemed intermnible. So glad that Maggie is doing well. She's a miracle. Love and prayers always to all four of you.
Cousin Carol in Florida
YEAH!!! So glad to see this post! We hope to see you soon!
Love ya,
Nat and Andy
What a WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL thing to hear! After all these years, you HAVE to be breathing a big sigh of relief. I know there will always be the nagging in the back of your mind...but you certainly have traveled a terrible journey that come out to a beautiful rainbow!!!! God bless Miracle Maggie and you all!!!!
Jodi Sunday
Andy,
It was a pleasure working with you at CPH during your internship. I wanted to check in with you and your family today to see how you were doing. I am overjoyed to hear the news of Maggie's birthday, Colin's birth, Maggie's continued remission and your licensure. I know I am a little late, but better late than never. Congratulations!!!!! Your humble and sincere faith in God, your dedication and hard work and your kind spirit has been inspirational to me. I will say a prayer of gratitude for your family's achievements and joys and ask that you continue to be blessed with tremendous joy and success now and always. God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Redwitz
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