WOW, February was an interesting month packed with many planned, and not so planned, activities:
A football team surprise party for Coach Bruce, completing 14 full brain and spinal radiation treatments, an unexpected stay in the hospital (a lovely Valentine get away!), a wonderful celebration with family and friends....just to name a few!! I think there is a phrase, "Pictures say a thousand words"....I'll leave it at that.
It is Thursday night and we are up in Newberg. Spencer invited Bruce to share at his dorm floor bible study at 9:30pm (only college students would start something at this time) and I am in the hotel room enjoying the peace and quiet. The kids stayed back in Corvallis and are having a great time with friends doing their thing! Bruce was honored and excited to share his special message with these young men on what it means to be a "Band of Brothers" with a "Will of Iron" and a "Heart of Fire" and being ready to "Take a Stand" ....but I think one young man was more honored and excited than his Dad!
In reading back over the blog, I realized that there was not a follow-up to the Feb 17th post, regarding future treatments. We were at the point in Bruce's treatment plan that the risks were way higher than the benefits and after speaking with his doctors a few weeks ago, it was a unanimous decision to NOT go forward with the last treatment. We are at peace with this, knowing it is the right decision. We continue to take one day at a time and are thankful for each one!
We decided to cancel our California trip, (not wise for Bruce to be too far away from home) and are heading, instead, to Eastern Washington for a week! Our dear friends offered us their vacation home in Cle Elum, WA, which will be just perfect for what we need: a kick back, low key, fun family time just hangin' with each other. I think it will be much easier to 'hibernate' in the snowy weather than in the CA sun! Spencer and Mikaela are taking next week off from school and we are so looking forward to being all together...even Charlie gets to tag along!!!
We are blessed! May you be blessed!
Love,
MB for the A Team!!
THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT, THAT YOU LOVE ONE ANOTHER JUST AS I HAVE LOVED YOU!! John 15:12
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Bruce and Mary Beth and family, I hope you have a wonderful time in Cle Elum. Emily, Katie, and I were in that neck of the woods at Christmas time. We stayed with Grandma in Pateros and had a lot of snow. We enjoyed sledding, cross country skiing, and time with family. I love you guys ..... your Palmdale Connection
--Geoff Brown
A TEAM.......have a wonderful time being 'together' in Cle Elum......the students in the dorm are fortunate to have heard an 'inspirational' speaker....continued prayers, love & hugs.....Carol & Bob
Blessings to all of you as you prepare for your week together. Praising the Lord for this provision! You are in our prayers daily!
How great to be able to get away next week!
Have a wonderful family time.
Love, Carol for the W's
Thanks for the wonderful inspiring update. Take all our thoughts and prayers with you, and have a wonderful week in the snow!!
Angie Greenwood
Your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks for the update. We do wonder often, being so far away. We know and trust God is in control and is blessing you mightily. Enjoy your time next week. Rest in Him and each other.
Lance and Lisa
How good that you are able to get away together and just be together in a new area. Have a peaceful week full of lasting memories!!
You are all in our prayers!
Can Charlie walk through thick snow? Be sure to take lots of pictures to record your memories.
Love, the Currys
you guys are still in our prayers. i check your blog now and then, and think of your family often! May God really bless you this month.
-joanna peterson
Dear Bruce & Mary Beth,
In the face of so much, you are truly teaching your children about the strength of your character, love and faith in God. Beyond your beautiful family, your journey is teaching and inspiring so many others. Please know that prayers continue to be said daily for you and your family.
KLG
Dear A Team,
Cle Elum has childhood memories for me. We often drove through there on the way to Grandma & Grandpa's house in Everett from our home near Yakima. I hope you make good memories there. We love you and pray for you often.
Love,
jim & corliss
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