Full of Joy: Full of Sadness

Tyrel made it HOME yesterday!!!! Whahoooo!!!! It was wonderful hanging out with him last night. We ordered pizza and sat on the couch for a few hours just cuddling. It was so nice to have him in the house again. Its like getting to know the person again that you know so well....i know that is a funny statement, but what an exciting adventure. We didnt talk much because we were both litterly exsausted and just enjoyed being in each others prescene. My heart is overwhelmed with joy right now. He had to go into work today and I will be headed into work this evening. It was hard telling him bye this morning for the day, even though I know I will see him tonight. lol. Even though I am full of joy my heart is also full of saddness today. My mom is at the hospital in out-patient surgery this morning recieving her port for the chemo and then this afternoon she will have her first round of chemo. As you read on Randi's blog the time line of her treatment, mom will have 16 weeks of chemo, then surgey and then 6 and half weeks of radiation. This road is a long one. I have and have had peace and understanding within me since this last weekend. The little time I spoke with Suzy Jeffrey at church was such a blessing. Her words were words of understanding and encouragement. God knew I needed to speak with her and when I was done talking to her I was renewed and had the strength to move ahead. God is so good. He always sends you the words and people that will reboost your soul. I am also, strengthened by my husband. He has learned more about me while going through this and he is so sweet and tenderhearted towards me. And trust me when I say that can be VERY tough at times when I let my emotions speak through me. I am not always the nicest person. lol Tyrel and I are ready to fight this cancer as a team united. He helps me strive to be a better daughter with more understanding. I cant tell you in words how grateful to God I am. God knows the overwhelming joy in my heart to have Tyrel by my side as we stand behind my parents cheering them on with encouragement, laughter, tears, and open ears to listen with. My heart is heavy today for my parents as they begin a long tough, grueling journey for them physically, but my heart is also at complete peace knowing that God was, is and always will be there for them. This journey, as tough as it is, is small in comparison to God's power and love. Thank you all for your prayers for Tyrel's homecoming and thank you all for praying for my parents.