Reflections of the Journey

WOW! Can you believe that I am a 1st grader?!? When all of this goofy cancer stuff started, I was only three, and had no idea how much fun I could have! So much has changed, and I am now almost a grownup!



For those of you who are new here, I'll go back just a little. In February of 2004, I was diagnosed with a Wilms tumor. I went to Children's Medical Center of Dallas, and had the tumor and my kidney removed. I went through chemo and radiation and now I am as perfect as they come. Ha! Ha! Ha!
I have hit my one year mark since finishing treatment, and that means I will be on the home stretch! In August at my year mark, I moved over to the maintenence part where I only have to go to my Oncologist (big word for a 5 year old) twice a year! Can you believe it? I went from having to go once a week to now having to go twice a year! I can handle this!

There is so much more to know about me, and if you care to do some research, please feel free to read back over the past journal entries, and you will find your fair share.

I have lots of friends who are either currently battling this beast, or have beaten it like me. Due to some silly rules, I can't list them here, but when you pray for them, God will know who you're talking about.

Thanks for stopping by! Sign my guestbook while you're here!




I was talking with a patient a few weeks ago, and had told her about Logan, and our journey with childhood cancer. She turns to me with tears in her eyes, and says "Gosh, I don't see how you stand here today with a smile on your face, talking so positive about the experience". I didn't think much about it, because frankly, we cancer parents hear that quite often. After I had time to think about the conversation, I had an awesome realization. Wally and I look back on Logan's journey with such fondness for so many different reasons. Of course we would have rather taken this upon ourselves than have Logan suffer any pain, but that was not the path that God had chosen. Wally and I and our families have learned so many things, and had the life changing experience of actually feeling and watching God's hand move right in our midst. There's nothing in the world like knowing and actually feeling yourself being held in God's arms.
When we were drivnig to Dallas this morning, we heard a song on the radio called "Praise you in this storm" by the group "Casting Crowns". Below you'll find the lyrics, and maybe it will touch your heart like it did ours!



I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
And stepped in and saved the day
Once again, I say Amen, and it is still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear you whisper through the rain
I'm with you
As your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away

I?ll Praise you in this storm
And I will lift my hands
You are who you are
No matter where I am
And every tear I?ve cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will Praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find you

I lift my eyes into the hills
Where does my help come from
My help comes from the Lord
The maker of heaven and earth

Journal

Saturday, August 19, 2006 8:50 AM CDT

I'm not really sure how often Logan's site is checked anymore, and I am extremely sorry for my lack of updating. I will try harder to post more often. Please consider no news to be good news!!!
Logan is now a happy, healthy 3rd grader. He does very well in school, and makes us very proud of him on a daily basis. He loves to ride his bike and be outside, with an occasional break to come inside to eat and watch Herbie Fully Loaded, Nascar, or some other crazy show.
He got the wonderful opportunity to attend "Camp Esperanza" last year, and couldn't wait to return this year. For those of you who dont know, Camp Esperanza is a week long camp for kids who have recieved Oncology treament at Childrens Medical Center in Dallas. There aren't enough words to describe how absolutely wonderful this place is. Our friend Peyton goes every year, and next year, I think our buddy Weston will be old enough to go! It's a non stop party there, and the highlight of our year!
We are still rockin and no signs of cancer! Once a year we return to CMC for an Oncology check up, and do scans and sonograms. We should be going sometime this month, and fully expect to receive another all clear!
Please remember that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!!!

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Hospital Information:

Patient Room: WE'RE HOME!!!

Children's Medical Center
1935 Motor Street
Dallas, Texas 75235
214-456-7000

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E-mail Author: marciejen@charter.net

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