Teeth!!

We are up to SEVEN! 

Now that he's on the move it's a lot harder to find the time to update the blog. This mommy is TIRED. ;) 

He is doing great. We are still struggling with textures when it comes to eating. He is however finally beginning to eat 'puffs'. He still gags and throws up once and a great while but he's getting better. 

His cousin is doing ok, and has another appointment today at 2 to check his white blood cell count. It will determine whether or not they finish chemo this month. We are still praying for him. 

We hope this finds all of you well. We appreciate you following Carter's blog. 

Carter

Carter is a little grumpy as he has 3 teeth coming in up top.. OUCH! He chews in on anything and everything. He waived bye bye for the first time last night!!! Yay!! 

He enjoyed his little pool and the sun yesterday. He really is such a joy. He's getting more vocal. 

Braedyn updates

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Braedyn update

He starts chemo tomorrow around 3. I can't even begin to express how scared I am for him. I know it's the beginning of recovery for him, it's just scary. It's not fair! It's going to be hard to watch. I pray for my brother to have strength through this. I pray for comfort and patience for all of us. 

I will pray until I fall asleep tonight. I just can't stop thinking about the road he has ahead. 

Carter is doing great, we prayed a lot together today. 

He is growing into a little boy, a handsome little boy! I see his daddy in him more and more every day. 

Time with Brae

We spent some time with Brae today and we're happy he was happy!!! It was a GREAT visit! 

Donation Account

I've set up a donation account to help with Braedyn's medical expenses. If you'd like to donate please visit any US Bank or mail a check to US Bank 12340 W Alameda pkwy Lakewood CO 80228 attn Braedyn Johnson medical expense account. (Checks need to be made out the same way) 

Thank in advance for your generosity and prayers. 

Braedyn's surgery went well today. 

Carter is doing great. Eating more solids and trying to walk.. He's got another month or two before he's walking. 

I hold him tighter since we got the news about Braedyn. I have always cherished every second with Carter and loved him like today could be our last, but now I love him even more everyday. I kiss him more (yes, it's possible) and hold him tighter. I tell him every single day that I am proud of him and why. 

I don't know how my brother is doing it, but he's staying strong. I tell him everyday that he has to stay strong for Brae, and here I am crying. My heart aches for my nephew. The road ahead is a long one.

 Lord, give me the strength to stay strong for my family. 

Thank you for your prayers, they are needed! 

Update on my nephew

Yesterday came with life changing news for my family. Braedyn has stage 3 liver cancer. He is in surgery now so they can biopsy and put in his port for chemo. He will have 3 months of chemo to help shrink the tumor. If small enough after 3 months they will remove and he has to endure 3 more months of chemo. 

It is so hard to watch my brother go through this. I just can't believe this is happening! My heart hurts. 

Please pray for Braedyn & my brother. They need strength, patience and comfort right now.