Saturday, May 24, 2008

one year

Today marks one year since Isaiah's diagnosis. We've been aware of this date approaching and today thought a lot about the journey of the last 12 months. In most ways, time has passed more quickly than ever before. In fact we regularly remember as "last year" things that actually happened TWO years ago. It's as if we've "missed" a year. And yet in some ways the last year "feels like six years" (as Sienna put it). You can click here to get a reminder of what was going on one year ago this week (I was, at the time, confused on the dates. His actual diagnosis was May 24). Or, just scroll through the 2007 entries...it's been quite a ride.



We had a great day today visiting Sutter's Fort with our dear friend Janet.




We're so grateful for so many things: being able to play baseball, very few overnight hospital stays, hope, much encouragement from family and friends, our church community, 365 days of rich life together.

4 comments:

Taria M. said...

I thank God for those 365 days of more time together... for deepening your family's trust in him, and for touching SO MANY lives around this world by your story. You have had a profound impact on my heart and my life, and I keep you all close in prayers as you continue the fight and the journey. May God bless you all, always!

Taria M. said...

I thank God for those 365 days of more time together... for deepening your family's trust in him, and for touching SO MANY lives around this world by your story. You have had a profound impact on my heart and my life, and I keep you all close in prayers as you continue the fight and the journey. May God bless you all, always!

The Beidler's said...

Isaiah
we praise Jesus for you and your life and continue to pray that he will heal every part of your body and continue to strengthen your soul. May he give all of you peace and hope as you head into this second year of treatment. We love you all so much.
Gentry Ryan & ava bear

mollyllilja said...

We have been praying for you daily for a year, and we will continue. Thank you allowing us to be a part of your journey. May God continue to bless you.
Love,
The Liljas