A bit of good news

My oncologist called me this morning and said that the liver biopsy came back totally normal. He worries that they may have not gotten a good enough sample. (I'm wondering if he is just a chronic pessimist...) My cancer marker blood screen tests also came back normal. I don't know if this totally rules out cancer, but I'm taking it as a good sign. I needed some good news at this point. I still have the growth on my pancreas and the "spots" on my liver that we still don't the cause of. I am still terribly worried and will undergo another biopsy on the pancreas soon I'm sure. I'm just hoping that all the prayers, blessings and thoughts on my behalf will have an impact on the results. Thank you to everyone for your prayers, fasting, temple sessions, meals, cards, flowers, thoughts, sleepless nights, blessings and help. I couldn't have gotten to this point without any of you. I have the most amazing family, friends, neighborhood, ward, bishop, etc... I love you guys so much! Now I can relax a little and post on what I want to for a minute and stop talking about stupid words like cancer and oncologist.

The twins started their first day of Kindergarten on Monday. They were really excited and have the same teacher Davin did last year. She is awesome. They are in the same class and have already made a friend. I'm so glad I was able to take them to their first day of school. I wouldn't miss it for anything.

Davin started first grade and I am so impressed with his teacher already. She seems to be really organized and have it all together. It's been hard for me to have him gone all day. I write little notes for him in his lunch that hopefully won't embarrass him too much. He is loving it so far and has already made friends too.

After the liver biopsy on friday we headed up to spend the weekend with my family. We had tickets to Lagoon and we decided to just go anyway, despite the horrible news we had. It was hard at some moments, but was fun to be with everyone and to watch the kids have a blast. It was so comforting to be with my family.

Here is Aaron sharing an ice cream cone with Morgyn.

My mom and me together. I love her so much.

Davin won this bunny playing a game and gave it to Morgyn. What a sweet boy! I hope he's always so thoughtful.

Cute Collin driving his blue car.

Nathan loved the boat ride...

...and the waterpark...

...and a nap. Look at those juicy lips!!

Davin loved to ride with cool uncle Jon. They went on several rides together. Thanks for being a buddy, Jon.

Nathan and Aaron ride in the car together.

I seem to have endless shots of this same picture at different stages of the twins lives. They sure love their grandpa.

Thank you to my sweet family for watching my kids, fixing us meals, and taking such good care of us. Delly gives an awesome foot rub. (I can't believe she dared to touch my feet!! ) We were also honored to watch the Oquirrh Mountain temple dedication with my grandparents and parents. It was such a spiritually uplifting event during such an emotionally draining time. It was a wonderful weekend to end a horrible week.

In other news, Jason raced his second motorcycle race the weekend before last and took 2nd place in the Novice class. We are so proud of him and his accomplishment. Next time we hope to come with him so we can see the action and get some good pictures. Davin watched with his cousin Daniel and had a blast and could not stop talking about it.

Jason and I celebrated our 12 year anniversary the weekend before that. I can't believe we have been together that long. We have had many memories together and I hope that I am able to make many more. Nothing like a life-altering diagnosis to make you realize what is truly important in life. I already knew, but it is much more defined for me now. Thanks again for all the prayers and thoughts. I will keep you posted...