We finally arrived back home in Wisconsin this afternoon.
I wanted to write an update sooner, but coming over the border back to the
states was a little rough physically and emotionally.
We left Mexico Tuesday morning crossing over the border and
stayed at my sister and brother in law’s home in San Diego until we flew out
this morning. The border crossing was fine, but a rough start to the
morning. Kyle had chemo treatment the day before and the nausea was
really hitting hit hard Tuesday morning. I finally get us packed and
Alivia got carsick on the way through the border in the driver’s car. I
bet you could only imagine this. Good thing my sister was there when we
arrived because this was the tipping point for myself.
It was nice to spend the last day and a half in San Diego
visiting Vanessa and Alex since we don’t get to see them much living far away
in Wisconsin. We also did a special photo session of maternity/family
photo to capture the memories of being away especially with the little one on
the way. Thank you Rachel for being able to do this for our family.
We are so happppppy to be home! Not that we take things
for granted, but you realize how blessed you are to have a warm home to come
back to. Simple things like water and your own bed are ranking high on my
list :) Even just breathing the fresh Wisconsin air is amazing! I'm
so so so happy to be home and more importantly, that we made it safely.
We are hoping to launch a fundraising event coming up in March
so Kyle stays motivated and for him to financially be able continue his
treatment starting March 1st. March is also Kidney Cancer Awareness Month
and we would love to raise awareness as much as possible!
One thing I have learned throughout this journey to keep the
drive alive. You can't do it alone..hearing the non-stop support and
encouragement of others to keep going is a powerful thing. Being able to
have a fundraiser keeps the fight going…pushing, praying and holding on for the
ride! Kyle has asked that people can pray for him to not loose motivation
and focus when returning home. It’s much easier to be distracted as far as
diet goes when you are in your comfort zone. Kyle likes to eat, but his
diet is very strict and restricted. This is to help his body heal and keep
inflammation down. Kyle’s pain is still strong and moves to different
parts of his body depending on the day or even hour. Praying for healing.
...The
Lord gives and the Lord takes away...He closes a door and opens a window...He
will cause me to walk in His statutes...and lay me down in green pastures
…leads me beside quiet waters...He will make me as a tree, planted by streams
of water...
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