August 14th, 2012
Phase #3 Week #5 Day #2
Treatment Day #140
Every night as I close my eyes and pray, I ask God for better tomorrows. What does better tomorrows mean?
For John, better tomorrows mean a life without suffering (physically and emotionally). I pray that his tomorrows; bring him one day closer to his cure, bring him one day closer to renewed strength and one day closer to the great possibilities that lay ahead. I pray that his tomorrows are filled with love, laughter, independence and inspiration.
For Bella, better tomorrows mean a life without worries. I pray that her tomorrows are filled with genuine friendships, unconditional love, unbridled laughter, and endless opportunities.
For Rich, better tomorrows mean a life without carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. I pray that there is a day that he doesn’t need to carry so much pain inside so that we don’t have to.
For me, better tomorrows mean a day where I am not so broken. I pray that the small miracles that happen everyday will help me gather strength to walk this journey with John without succumbing to fear and heartache.
For our family, better tomorrows mean a day where our prayers are answered and this phase of our lives is put behind us. Not to be forgotten but, to grow and learn from.
Please continue to pray for John and his better tomorrows as we head back to St. Jude for few weeks for ReInduction 1. He’ll have a rough couple of weeks filled with very intense treatments. What gets John through it? Knowing that better tomorrows lie ahead; seeing friends, dropping in at school and kicking the soccer ball around!
John’s been able to get out and about a little bit this summer. I’ve posted a few pictures of fun summer moments for you all to see and enjoy! (under the photos tab above).
As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your continued love, support and prayers!
Love,
Kathy
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