December 11, 2006

I haven't posted in a while, so thought I would write a quick update before the morning rush begins.

Last night we went to see Go Fish in concert at the Gallagher Bluedorn with the Schaefers. Supper was at the Brown Bottle before the concert--it was a great night! Good music, good food, good friends. Leah and Chloe enjoyed it, too. Leah managed to stay awake til we got home, but Chloe was sleeping before we left the parking lot. It is hard to believe it is Monday again. This week Leah is the Star of the Week at school. This must be close to being a movie star or something because she is sooooooo excited about it. Nearly every week this year she would comment on how she could not wait to be the Star of the Week, but someone else was always chosen. She has people lined up to eat lunch with her every day this week and has pictures, books and a recipe/snack to share, too.

We are enjoying holiday preperations so much more this year than last. It is hard not to remember where and what was happening a year ago at this time. In some ways that is good because we are truly more appreciative of our time together this year, but in others it is hard to think of everything Leah has had to endure. Part of this is made difficult by the fact that in this past year eight children that we know have passed away from childhood cancer. Cancer is a horrible disease-something no child should have to experience. We continue to pray for these families and for Leah to remain cancer free.

Leah is still waiting for some snow to build a snowman with. Her appetite is enormous right now-especially for things like ice cream sandwiches and Kudos bars, and her list for Santa is long. There is little else to report. We are looking forward to Christmas break and celebrating our Savior's birth.

Please continue to keep Leah in your prayers this holiday season....for continued good health and a good check-up in January in Iowa City - for a low AFP and clean CT.