My youngest brother, Justin (18), a Senior in High School, performs with the Kickapoo High School choir. They had a competition in San Antonio this past weekend. On their way to San Antonio, they stopped at the St. Andrews Presbyterian church in Denton, Texas, to receive some additional instruction from the UNT Denton choir director.

Denton is about 20 minutes from Keller, so Brian's sister, Monica, the kids and I took an excursion. The church was beautiful and the music was even better. We had a few minutes to chat and catch up before Justin and his choir continued on their way. It was so nice to see Justin. He is really growing up fast...I was just starting my freshman year in college when he was born...if you look really closely, you can see my new wig...it is a little wind blown and looks better when it's styled.

Two weeks ago, I was tickling Sterling on the floor. Sterling was grabbing onto my hair. I had a thought come to me, 'What if when I pull up, Sterling is holding a chunk of my hair?" When I pulled up, there was a rather large chunk of hair clinched in his hand. Fortunately, I haven't been too emotional about my hair loss. I called a friend in my congregation, Amy Howard, and asked her to shave it off. I am donating the salvageable, qualifying hair to Locks of Love.

Brian has less than a month left to finish his MBA at the University of Florida!!! My Aunt Kathleen and Uncle Mike drove up from Houston to stay with us during Brian's most recent weekend trip to Florida.

We had a blast...Kathleen and Mike are so good with the kids...they played games, read books, and came up with very creative activities like the Spring Duckling. Sunday morning, Sally and Spencer woke up to the Spring Duckling (a dancing, singing, stuffed duck with bunny rabbit ears). After they ate their breakfast, Sally and Spencer headed out back for an early Easter egg hunt. So fun...

I was so blessed to have Brian's mom, Pat, and his aunt, Rozzy, stay with us for 2 weeks during my post-surgery and first chemo week. They were wonderful help with the children, housecleaning and cooking. It was a special bonding time for all of us. We couldn't have done it without you, Pat and Roz!!!

Chemo Week 1

I had my first chemo infusion this past Wednesday, March 2nd. It was a 6 hour process. The worst part was the IV, of course. I was groggy throughout the whole thing. Brian sat by my side most of the time except when he made a trip to Chili's to get lunch.

It's day 5 of chemo and I have been blessed with a miracle. I haven't had hardly any side effects. My oncologist gave me one of the strongest anti-nausea meds, Emend. So, I haven't had any nausea or food intollerance. I have been taking naps every day and going to bed by 9pm. I also have been walking on the treadmill almost every day. One of the only side effects I have started to have is slight neuropathy-numbness and tingling in my hands and feet. It doesn't really bother me though. I attribute my ability to get through this first week of chemo so well to all of your thoughts, prayers, fasts and selfless service and the love of the Lord. Thank you!!! We are truly blessed...

"Miracles are everywhere to be found... When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes. Whom God calls, God qualifies." President Thomas S. Monson