Good evening!
Happy first day of Spring! Although the weather did not give us much hope that spring is really here, I know our warm sunny days are not far away.
Nathan received vaccine #7 today which means we are only 3 weeks away from hopefully a positive scan and Nathan going from every 3 weeks of injections to every 6 weeks. Nathan has had a difficult couple of weeks with the vaccine then back to back viruses. When Nathan gets any type of illness his neurological symptoms become very prominent which make things that are challenging for him much much harder. He has been a trooper, but we hope that after he recovers from this vaccine he will get a little break from feeling sick.
Last night we attended a healing mass at St. Bonaventure. It was a very powerful service. After the mass, the priests prayed over each person who was seeking healing. Two priest held Nathan and prayed over the three of us. We know God is with us every step of this journey and we will continue to trust the path that he has for Nathan. It has not been an easy one and he continues to challenge us, but he also continues to give us the strength to handle each day. Nathan and I lit a candle and Nathan looked up and said, "Jesus, pray for Nathan." As a mother, that was one of those moments where reality hits you. We try to forget, but this life we live is scary and real. Nathan's next MRI is on April 10th. We will live the next three weeks being hopeful and trusting that Nathan's body will accept the vaccine and heal him.
You continue to amaze us with your constant love and support. Nathan and I pray for all of you every night. There is not a day that goes by that we do not receive a card in the mail, a package at the door, an email with words of strength and hope, or a phone call just to let us know you care. I don't know why God put our family in this place, but I do know that he has given us an amazing gift to appreciate life and learn the true grace of good people. Thank you!
Love,
Mike, Beth, and Nathan
All of a sudden getting his blood pressure taken multiple times throughout the day is the highlight of Nathan's day at the hospital. As long as he gets to hit the green button, he is happy!
Getting vaccine #7
