I have wanted to update for a while, but things have been happening so fast, and we have been overwhelmed.
We arrived safely in Heber City, UT, in no small part thanks to Brad, Thanks Brad! and his wonderful friends near Chicago where we were put up for the night, and treated like family. Thank you, Charlie and Dawn.
We are staying in a guest house, very nice, cozy. We are safe and well. Josh's cousin of the same age, arranged a date for him for homecoming. He had a good time Saturday.
The kids will start school tomorrow, Friday was spent getting the paperwork done, at least for the high schoolers. We will take care of Kyle tomorrow. They are nervous, but I think they like what they see. They miss home, but are seeing good things here as well.
Dani was finally able to access Skype, so we were able to see her and talk to her this afternoon. She looked tired, and happy. It was great to see her face, and see her excitement about everything she is experiencing. She is just fine.
Blaine's stem-cell collection was excellent. He got 30 million in 3 days. That is fantastic - enough for both transplants now, and some to bank for the future. Everyone was quite pleased. We see Dr. Tricot on Wed, and he could start transplant chemo as early as Friday. Yes, MORE chemo. But, they are not wasting any time, and we agree with the urgency. His LDH numbers were once again up on Saturday. We will update.
There is so much to say. We feel carried on pillows of love and security provided by family, friends, and ward members who rose up in a mighty way to help us do what was needed to get us out west in such a hurry. I can't even speak about it yet, it is such an emotionally touching subject. AND.... we have been very warmly welcomed here by family and the ward, and wonderful friends who have given us use of their guest house for the time being.
We will update soon. We love you, and thank you. I can't imagine a better send off has occurred for pretty much anyone, ever. And, the warm welcome here has eased our strain.
We can be reached by email and cell phone. Hope all is well wherever you are.
Marleigh
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Welcome to Utah. I hope you have gotten some sleep and will get Kyle enrolled with little problem tomorrow. Isn't Skype the bomb?! Noah loves to Skype with Blake. We have loved our time here in Utah and have made so MANY new friends. I'm so glad to hear that you are somewhat settled and I will pray for you to be able to get into as "normal" a routine as possible, very soon.
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Alanna
Thinking of you and missing you! Glad you are all together now. I will call soon.
ReplyDeleteMuch love.
I've been wanting to hear you've all arrived safely. I have been sick, sick, sick, and everyone in the house is at different stages of this - so it was a wise choice not to infect any of you. I was thinking of you all last tuesday and have prayed for you all. I'm not even able to get on my computer at home so I steal a few minutes at work to check up.
ReplyDeleteLove 2 u-all!- Nicki
I am glad you made it safe. Can't wait to read the book. LOL! Our prayers & love go with all of you. Love Jim
ReplyDeleteAm so glad that you arrived there safely...I'm sorry I couldn't' make it that last Tuesday night to say goodbye - but, the car was in the shop.
ReplyDeleteI will keep thinking of you and hope all is well - and that you and children will get back to some sort of normal.
I will miss your friendship! And, Thanksgiving Dinner together...that was a fun day!
It is so good to hear that you all arrived safely and are settling in to the new surroundings. Couldn't ask for a more beautiful setting in which to heal together as a family. Sounds like the kids are handling the transition with such a brave maturity. A credit to you and Blaine. I am so impressed by your family, Marleigh. Blaine has been in our thoughts and prayers, as have you all during this time of transition. You'll get there. And you're teaching us all a thing or two about priorities and the strength that is to be found in family, friends, and most importantly, in God, along the way.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are all together now Marleigh - thank you so much for the update! Keeping you all in our prayers! Love and God Bless!
ReplyDeleteJUANITA
I'm so glad that you made it safely and you are all together now (except Dani but it's good to hear that she's having fun). I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you!
ReplyDeleteAnne-Marie