Final MRI results and vacation!

We have some results finally, and what a week it has been. I have not posted as I have not felt up to sharing.

Monday we get the call that there is a spot and we need to have an MRI done. Well not wanting him to miss school I did not make the appointment till April 4th - that latest about 30 minutes.

The appointment changed to today and a follow up with Dr. Yundt. So off Bruce and Josh go as Sarah and I hang tough at school.

Well the spot is still there. It is itty bitty and I guess was there at the CT scans at Children's ! No one let us know so we were worried and fussing this week. But once again Josh's faith is amazing. He did not break down till last night and we went through all that could happen - having private nurses Aunt Loretta and Aunt LeMay were high on the list.

So the results show that the spot is the same size as they were in November and he is not really worried. We go back for another MRI in two months, if the spot stays the same - then they will decide that it is just scar tissue and not to worry. So as Josh has said all along it was just scar tissue.

The best part for Josh was it was only a 30 minute CT scan and that he did not feel the contrast being put in his arm. But even better was going to Kentucky Fried Chicken for popcorn chicken as the Outback was not open.

Tomorrow we head to Salem to see the Grandparents - then on Monday out to the beach with Grandma Bev and Grandpa Norm. What an awesome celebration this is going to be.

Looking ahead to going to an awesome retreat in May - and then speaking and sharing about Fred through out Oregon this summer.

Have a great Spring Break!

The Henry's

Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah

The News - Waiting

Those of you who know this mom best, know that waiting is not my favorite thing to do, nor am I am any good at it. So what is happening today - we are waiting again.

Yesterday the call came in that we would have a CT scan instead of an MRI - woohoo - Dr. Yundt is not thinking it is as bad as we think.

So off to Bend this morning for his CT scan - he got to listen to his new Hawk Nelson CD during it. It was cute watching him drum with one finger.

I was with the operator and could see the CT scan - and it looked good to this mom. Swelling is down, fluid levels looked good, I think I saw where the spinal fluid drains and that was open. Woohoo!

Well over to Dr. Yundt's office we go - and we find out he is in an emergency surgery - poor guy. He will call us this evening. That was over 8 hours ago and I am dying here. I feel so sorry for him, but I just want his okay. What will happen if I have to wait till Monday. I think this is that virtue that God started me on when Josh was born. Hmmm could be a life long one.

Josh has no doubts it will be perfect - his comment "Mom we have God on our side, what are you worrying about". What an amazing kid he is. Sarah is doing great too.

Grades are out and it looks like Josh has straight A's again, and Sarah got all A+s what is a mom to do - can't ground them or anything. Sarah has gone from the one where kids were helping her, to the first one helping others. She is awesome.

They took Captain and headed out for ice cream - our treat to have survived the day! Once I hear from Dr. Yundt I will be posting here. Thank you for your prayers, we are still going through some rough times and all, but your prayers help us have the peace of Jesus!

I will see you later!

God Bless -

The Henrys

Outback was Awesome Again

We are such a blessed family - that is the agreement after last night.

First of all the Outback was outstanding and how fun to see our dear friend Shelley, the owner. She spoiled us rotten again. Josh had fun bringing his special friend, Kirstin with us. We laughed and had a great dinner, and the blessing of Shelley made it all the more special. We did not get to have Brandon, our favorite waiter, but Katie did a great job in his place. Brandon, the wise young man is going to OSU! Woohoo I love the kid. We will go back before he leaves.

Yesterday at school we were so blessed. One of my sixth grade students, brought me an envelope. She decided she wanted us to have her savings to help pay for medical expenses, there was $150.00 inside. Yes this mother bawled and bawled. Later that day, two other students stopped by, one young man cleaned out his wallet for us, a dollar, and then another girl gave us her allowance for the week, $10. What a blessing our school is. I felt like a celebrity with all the kids giving me hugs and saying hi, I love my job, how blessed we are.

We had a fun jammie day Saturday. Poor Captain could not understand that no one would take him for walk, so Bruce finally did. But we all just played, cleaned house some, and now are waiting for a yummy fried chicken dinner.

Next big day - Friday March 16th - the 3 month MRI - I will feel so much better after that hurdle. My anxiety is high - but I know God is in control. Plus the special blessing of all your prayers. My great aunt Clarise called us from Badger. What a way to bring family together.

We are just praising the Lord for the blessings we have, trying not worry about tomorrow, as God would have us do and just love and hug on each other. Another special friend, Mike (adult), got his liver transplant and is doing awesome. And then our friend, Howard (adult), who was in a serious accident on Mt. Bachelor is home and recouping with our friends the Fields. God is still in the business of miracles, so don't give up.

Blessings to you all!

The Henrys

Josh is a Sparrow!

It is official today - Josh is La Pine Middle School's Sparrow. Don't know what Sparrow is check out http://www.sparrowclubs.org/.

This picture is of some of the 7th graders at LPMS cheering on Josh. An emotional day for this mom, as the kids were awesome. It was hard to do the assembly as they were cheering so much.

Tomorrow we are heading back to the Outback - with the gift certificate that Bruce's boss got for us. Thank you Mr. Bambe. I called Shelley and let her know we are coming - and this blog is an update, as I have been bad and promised her I would. Josh is bringing Kirstin tomorrow too - so it will be fun to have us all together.

How is Josh's health - he is doing great. Friday, March 16th is the next big one. It will be his 3 mos MRI and that will be a deciding factor as to how he is really doing. Educationally he has straight A and doing awesome in school. His energy is back, so good he went bowling last Friday with Kirstin and her family.

So we are just praising the Lord and keep Josh's head small. After talking last week, the assembly today, and the newspaper article about him next week - he is a celebrity!

Bruce and Sarah are doing great too. Bruce and I had a cold - but besides that we are doing awesome. Captain loved being at the assembly as a guest of honor today too!

Thank you our wonderful friends and family! God Bless You!

The Henrys

Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah