Wind Beneath My Wings

Caleb's not doing so well, & could really use some extra prayers. He feels so weak and tired. 

Caleb even slept through boisterous conversations, when his vivacious brother jumped in the car, after school.

Caleb loves school, so when he wants to stay home and sleep all day, we know something is off.  He had lab work done this morning, and now his Oncologist wants him to get a full check-up tomorrow, so we can figure out what's going on with him.  To show you what a go-getter he is, he's terribly disappointed to miss school, because he wants to be the first in his class to read 1,000 words, and he doesn't want to fall behind.

It's very difficult during times like this, because with this new phase of chemo, we don't know what to expect.  It's a relief that my mom is a nurse and can offer insight, but we all hurt together.  So often, we cherish the moments with our loved ones who are closest to us.  Sometimes they go so above and beyond "the call of duty", they deserve special recognition.  I'm referring to my parents. 

The lyrics of "Wind Beneath My Wings" comes to mind.   My mom went to nursing school right before the "empty nest", and I still remember that song being played at her nursing graduation.  She definitely helps keep Caleb & I soaring.

"Did you ever know that you're my hero and everything I would like to be?"
"It might've appeared to go unnoticed, but I've got it all here in my heart.  
I want you to know the truth, of course I know it... I would be nothing without you. "

I want to say thank you to both of my parents for being there literally night and day throughout my life, but especially the past year.  

Thanks for being at the hospital with us so much through the most difficult days.         (Sept. '13)

Thanks for helping encourage Caleb to swallow all of those pills!  (Oct. '13)

Thanks for always lending a loving, helping hand.  (Nov. '13)

Thanks for coming up with outrageous games to make us all laugh.

 

Thanks for going "out on a limb" and purchasing your first camouflage outfit - even though that isn't your style, to make the boys happy at their birthday party.  You were quite the Chef Extraordinaire at their camp!  My friends call you "Wanda Woman" for a reason! You're the real Wonder Woman!  (June '14)

The "Griller Extraordinaire"!  Thanks for cooking for all the boy's friends!  My friends call my dad "Dandy Don" for a reason too.  Thank you for your love and magic energy.

Thanks, Daddy, for the fun fishing excursions to distract the boys and add smiles during this tough year.

"Thank you, thank you, thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings."