Day +1

I have one very sick little girl on my hands!  Miraculously there is still no obvious mucositis and her pain appears to be managed... Each day without that is a huge blessing for Addie, because each day brings us closer to her cells repopulating and her body being able to fight once again!  The nausea she is experiencing is awful, when she is awake she is usually throwing up.  She was maybe up for a total of one hour today and much of that was me waking her up to go to the bathroom and her vomiting!  

As miserable as she is, she isn't crying or complaining.  She just sleeps so peacefully, a little angel!   She is so strong... This little spirit that refuses to complain and refuses to let anything bring her down.  She is the bravest, toughest little girl and I just happen to be the lucky one she calls Mom!!  It is me who gets to hold her hand through this journey, rub her back when she is sleepy, and kiss her sweet cheeks when she isn't feeling good... I am truly blessed to call this sweet little girl my daughter!  I am so fortunate to be here with her, caring for her and giving her all the love I possibly can!! 

Addie Lynn Brenden you are an inspiration to so many!!  You are bringing glory to God's kingdom.  One day you will know all of the lives you have touched through your fight and all the love and support you received along the way!! 

Dear Lord, please continue to walk with my baby, continue to shield her from any negative complications and protect her organs from harm.  Please let her be free from this awful cancer.  Continue to give her strength and cover her in Your grace!!  Let her feel the love that is surrounding her!! 

Thank you again to everyone who has sent gifts, mailed letters, brought food, and visited.  Our room is looking bright and full of love, exactly what I was hoping for!!  She has really enjoyed the books she has received and has actually let me read to her for a short time each day!!  Thank you also for the kind and supportive comments.  I am proud to be a part of TEAM ADDIE... the best team in town!!! 

Go Team Addie!

O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you.  Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.  

Isaiah 33:2