Stephen with his new friend Perry Powell taken on the Yoder Elk Ranch outside of Paris.
Stephen was diagnosed in April of 2003 with Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma (of the orbit). We have completed a year long protocol that included chemo and radiation. He finished treatment the end of March of 2004. Scans are clear, hair is growing, weight is being gained. It has been quite a ride, he is fine,but we all remain forever changed.

Journal

Sunday May 11, 2008 8:04 AM CDT

Such a long time between updates! stephen is doing great! He is finishing up the 5th grade! All scans have been clear and life is good! He is an honor roll student, loves baseball, football and basketball. We stay very busy! He will be performing in the Talent Show at Chisum at the end of this month. He is really excited about that! He is quite a ham!
We had a great day yesterday. The Special Sportsman Alliance (the same group that sent Stephen on the big hunting trip with Chipper Dipple a few years back) set up a fishing even with a local Elk Ranch owner here in Paris. Toby Yoder and his family and friends were so welcoming. We had a great time. We are looking forward to going back!
Savannah is in the 9th grade this year. She has her driving permit! EEEEKKK! What a great Mother's Day! Two healthy wonderful kids!

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