I had my 7th treatment on Monday.  The treatment itself went well and I came home feeling tired but good.  Isaac decided he wanted to come along and see what it was all about.  I had to tease him a little.  I wasn't sure if he really wanted to see what they do, or if he just wanted to get out of school so he could read his book for 4 hours!  He's an awesome kid, I'm sure it was an intense interest in his mother.  : )  After a long nap and dinner, I felt good enough to go to the gym and do my weights.  Thanks to Mat's parents who came and spent the day (again) taking care of the kids and preparing our dinner.  We love you!

Yesterday, as it always does the day after treatment, my body started to ache and my taste went south.  Today has been hard that way.  I am more "achey" this time than last, and I don't eat or drink enough on days like this.  Michelle came today and took the kids for a while so I could take a nap, and nap I did!  It is amazing how easy it is for me these days to fall into a deep sleep and stay that way for a couple of hours.  Michelle, thanks for doing that for me.  Brooklyn was excited to tell me all about it!

Early on, I was reminded of a scripture that has been a great source of peace for me.  It is Mosiah 24:14-15.

14 And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.

15 And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon (the Ulmers) were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.

Dozens, maybe hundreds, of people have helped us in so many ways . . . prayers, meals, carpools, child care, cleaning, laundry, fresh bread, encouraging/funny cards and meaningful conversations, among other things.  It is through all of you that our burden has been lifted and we have been strengthened so that we can bear up our burden with ease.  We are so grateful and we thank each of you.

All our love!  Kim and Mat