After being reviewed by a physical therapist from the district, Josh has been granted the option of walking while he is at school. He will continue to have his wheelchair […]
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Good News
This week Josh received news that we have all been waiting for since he began his first round of chemotherapy and radiation nine months ago. On Wednesday his doctor informed […]
Read moreBack to School
This week Josh reached another milestone when he returned to school on Tuesday. His high school schedule consists of lunch, then English Literature. We are trying a shorter schedule for […]
Read moreChristmas with Family
We stayed busy this holiday season as we made two day trips to see family. On Christmas Day, we made the drive to Marlette where we surprised my mother-in-law with […]
Read moreMerry Christmas
Today, we celebrated Christmas with lunch out, then an afternoon service at the Mount Pleasant Community Church. Afterwards, we returned home where we relaxed for a few hours. Elijah watched […]
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The discovery of the tumor inside Josh’s head hit all of us like a ton of bricks. Life was filled with ordinary, far more routine problems and then suddenly he […]
Read moreCycle 5
We are in the midst of Cycle 5 for Josh’s chemotherapy treatments. When we were told that Josh would go through six cycles of chemotherapy, each about a month a […]
Read moreThanksgiving, Day 11: My Son Josh
I am very thankful to have Josh in my life. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from him: How to take risks, how to have patience and, most recently, […]
Read moreTrip to Grand Rapids
Last week, Josh underwent EEG testing and a follow up appointment with Neurology on Wednesday, and then attended a doctor’s appointment at Mary Free Bed on Friday. In between doctors’ […]
Read moreUpdates as Chemo Cycle #4 Begins
Sorry for the lack of updates, but the good news is since Josh’s seizure episode last month things have been thankfully routine and he came through Cycle #3 of chemo […]
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