April 17, 2009
We have been concerned for a couple weeks now. Brad has been bleeding again. A
problem that is not new to him. He bled often ever since the age of 18 when he was
diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. However after having his colon removed, which was
where the bleeding was from we hoped this would forever be behind him.
When he had his bowel resection we did know it would be possible for the ulcerative
colitis to return. We just hoped not and... prayed not.
But here we are again.
Brad just had the scope done today so we won't know till Wednesday if there are any
cancerous cells yet.

So... once again, where do we go from here. Look at our little boy. Ya know, he
knows Daddy is sick. But Daddy knows how desperately Skylar and Wayde need him
right now.
When Brad sees his boys his fight is strengthened.

Before we left for Florida and Georgia I was a fretful mess with trying to decide if it
was the right thing to do in light of all Brad was dealing with.
Brad said to me, "I feel the best when I am singing, I just want to sing."

So... where DO we go from here? We just remain faithful.
Take each step God directs us in.

Funny, the nurses today, who know all of Brad's history asked him
how he can still be so happy.
Hmmmm,
It's just a 'God Thing'.
Most of them recognize our family and know we love Jesus.

Remember to lay up your treasures in heaven
where moth's and rust and cancer can't ruin them.
Right here, right now, fall more in love with our blessed redeemer.
One day our bodies will be perfect. I can hardly wait.