The love fest

What amazing people we are surrounded by in our ward, our neighborhood and our families. We had an incredible day on Sunday. The Holladay 25th Ward (best ward by far in the church) held a fast for Craig and a special prayer at the conclusion of fast meeting. Bishop Scott Wilmarth, just one week on the job, conducted the meeting and created a very special spirit for all of us. We so appreciate the friends and family who came to the meeting and who participated in the service by bearing their testimonies. How we could ever be worthy to be thought about like this is hard to imagine. All we can say is that it was a major love fest all day which fed us spiritually, mentally and physically. It has taken us through the night and into today with the positive energy flowing around our house. Thanks to Craig's brother Scott for organizing the food for all the families. We love you Scott! Thanks to everyone for taking the time to be with us and for bringing tasty food. We really can't think of any people we'd rather be with. We love you all so very much!
Craig has had a fairly good day on Monday. The shots are still making him a little nauseous for about an hour but he toughs his way through it. He's more tired now and we're not sure if that is because of the drugs or that he's listening more to his body and knows it needs more rest. I know I'm experiencing the "tireds" each afternoon, thank heaven for The Store, crunchy ice and diet Coke with a fresh lemon or lime!

Craig's sister Lisa is a diabetic and gave us "shot" lessons yesterday. I learned to stab him more like throwing a dart than sliding it in like sewing. Craig seems to appreciate the lesson and has been complimenting my shot giving all day! Thanks Lisa, we love you!

Chase had his final AP Government test today and will have his AP Calculus and AP English tests on Wed. and Thurs. He is great at staying focused on what needs to be done. He has a positive attitude and keeps the tears hidden (unlike his mother) in order to maintain his "Senior Dude" persona.

Maddie is also alive and finds this blogging thing ridiculous. Our lives are not that exciting. (Written by Maddie...I told her it's my blog and I can say what I want.) This is a picture of her with her cute cousins Lexi and Ellie.

Craig says keep smiling!! He really does have a great attitude and stays positive through it all. We are trying to wait patiently for the liver biopsy on Thursday and getting the results from that.