This year we had our 5th annual MLK Day traditional getaway at the Country Inn & Suites north of the DFW airport. Our two criteria were a heated indoor pool for Becca and complimentary breakfast. We all had a lovely time and it was a nice break after Josh’s long days of writing.
Thanks to everyone who prayed about Josh’s dissertation deadline. Last week he completed a rough draft, and since then he has been editing and revising. Monday evening he submitted the draft to his committee. Soon they’ll decide whether Josh can defend this semester, and hopefully they’ll send their revision comments by mid to late February.
Josh also passed the third (and final) component of his language requirement a couple weeks ago. So all that’s left before graduation is the dissertation defense and another article submission. We appreciate your prayers. The Lord has certainly been our help. Josh was very uncertain about whether he could really have a draft ready by Jan. 20.
January 10th Becca had a follow-up MIBG and MRI to check for any traces of cancer. Becca did great with the MIBG injection the day before the procedure. She also woke up from the procedures in a pretty good mood. We found out last week that Becca continues to be cancer free. We continue to thank God for His care and healing of our little girl. Becca’s next MRI will be in April.One cute story from Becca’s MRI: I usually tell Becca a made-up story while she gets ready for bed. The night before her MRI she asked for a “Becca” story, so I told her about how little Becca went to have an MRI. In my story little Becca decided to sing “The Poochie Lip Disease” as they put her sleeping mask on. Becca enjoyed the story. And the story had its desired effect, since the next morning Becca happily sang “The Poochie Lip Disease” into the anesthesia mask. It was really cute…she got stuck on the last line “and chase away the poochie lip disease” as she fell to sleep.
Loved the pictures! I bet Isaiah loved the pool. Megan loves the water so much. Maybe they’ll be swim buddies this summer when you aren’t travelling. Praising the Lord for Josh’s draft and for Becca’s report.
Yay! so glad Josh was able to get his rough draft in. Praise the Lord. So glad you got a get-a-way!
Love the shopping cart picture! And all the rest, too, of course. Glad you were still able to do your annual getaway. The pool pictures are amazing. Hope you have a good rest of the week.
Two little Swim Babies! Isaiah looks like he loves the water!! What a nice little weekend you had, 5 years in a row!! That’s fantastic! The shopping cart pic is so cute. We’re getting a thick snow storm here today. Becca would love to come play in the swirling snow!
That shopping cart picture is priceless! Thanking the Lord for Becca’s good report!
Praising the Lord for Josh meeting his deadline and Becca’s good report! Can’t wait to see what God does in and through you guys this year! Love ya!
Amy & Josh, I appreciate your blog so much as you share your lives with all who care about you four!! So many praises and so many things to pray for as you are called to serve Him. So glad you had your annual MLK holiday break. Loved the swim pictures and brought back memories of you(Amy) and your swimmies!!! Love, Grandma B
Hi Amy! Thanks for being so faithful to put pictures and news up. I came back to your site today because our little 15-month old loves music, and I remembered that you had some kind of cool tube-like things that had tones. What are they called and where can you get them? Thanks for any help you can give.
God bless!
Meg