Status Update

It has been a couple of weeks since I've posted, so tonight seems like a good time to share the latest news and prayer points for those of you who are following along:

* Ian has been home for two weeks, and it is looking like we will have him home another week or so more. It has been so sweet having him here!  He has lower red blood cells than usual, so he gets worn out quickly and has to rest frequently. Other than that he is feeling pretty normal. He is actually out doing yoga with a friend tonight for the first time since his illness. I love this man. He is a fighter!

* Ian has resumed the tradition of reading Little House on the Prairie with Asha. They are currently blazing through the seventh book of the series, Little Town on the Prairie. He also took Asha out on a very special father/daughter date a few days ago. In the hospital Ian had told her about this date he was planning, and she asked if they could wear their "finest cloths".  Oh yes, he assured her they would. And here are a couple pictures to prove it:

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* Even little Fiona is feeling the joy of having Ian back. She does the "Abba" (daddy) sign all day long, as if to announce the news again and again that "Abba is home!" She started walking a good number of steps within a day or two of him being here, and the ultimate sparkle in her eyes when he smiles at her is priceless.

* UCSF is pretty swamped right now. The bone marrow biopsy we have been praying about, which was supposed to happen about a week ago, is scheduled for next Tuesday. They expect to admit him and start round two of chemo shortly after that. We aren't complaining about the extra time we are getting with him! Please continue to pray for clear results from that biopsy.

* We heard today that Ian's brother is likely a match, but not his sister. They are starting round two of testing his brother's blood and he will have to fly out here for further testing then return a month or so later for the actual transplant if he is a match. Please pray he is a perfect match. Also, please pray peace and smooth travels for him - he is a very busy father of two himself and this will be quite a stretch for his already thin schedule. Please pray a red carpet of peace and blessing will spread out before Ian's brother each step of the way as he serves us in this crucial moment. 

* I am sick today. Throwing up, icky, feverish sick. Please pray I recover super fast, and that nobody else catches it.... Especially Ian. We really don't want his fragile immune system compromised and his return to the hospital to come sooner than necessary.

* Ian is still glowing. Seriously. Miraculously. He is being carried through this with a very deep, growing, shining faith. I am so thankful and encouraged, as are many others.

* I have been worn pretty thin. Sleeping troubles on and off. Anxiety levels rising and falling depending on my ultimate trust levels at the moment.  We have a long, long road ahead. Please pray I would keep my eyes fixed on the Lord, His compassionate presence with us, and His strength to fight for us. Pray I would not fear or be discouraged by the giants in the land ahead.

Thank you so much!