I know it's been a long time since I posted. It has been a journey for Mark to get to THIS day. Unless we are surprised next Monday, today was Marks last Chemo session!! After weeks of Chemotherapy and radiation treatments, the exhaustion, Horrible side effects and pain, He is one step closer to the recovery and healing portion of this fight! Mark will still endure the next 8 days of radiation. God willing and if prayers are answered next Friday, August 4th, that morning the sunrise will be brighter knowing that he will be able to sleep in and relax! 

     Yesterday I got to see him truly smile! His eyes lit up and as painful as it was for him he could not hold it back. His Niece and her new husband came for a visit. He wasn't able to attend her wedding a couple weeks ago but she wanted him to see her wearing her wedding dress. There were a few tears and knowing how painful it is for him to speak he still muttered "you look beautiful". 

     Mom and Dad have been amazing with the care they have provided and the support that has not waivered. Mark and I have been told many times over the years how proud they were of us. Today and forever moving forward I am saying how proud I am of the strength and perseverance they have showed!

I know this is alot and maybe a week or two premature. But the support and the love and the strength I've witnessed in the last couple months, Mark is hopeful!! 

Thank you everyone who continues to reach out and share with him the stories from baseball and the encouraging words! they really do help!!