Good News!

Today was a great day!  Josiah completed the first phase (induction) of his treatment!

• His counts were great and doctor's orders were to "go have fun this weekend!"  He is looking forward to getting to go to church and a friend's birthday party!
• His CT scan results were "beautiful" or in doctor talk, "significantly resolved".  We will get more results from today's tests in a few days.  
• Aaron and I need to decide whether or not to have Josiah join a clinical study that involves the use of the drug Nelarabin.  Please pray for wisdom and peace in this decision.
• I was able to meet and exchange contact info with the foster mom of a friend Josiah made while in the hospital.  This little girl "L" has been on our hearts and we were praying for an opportunity to connect with her family!
• When I asked him how he wants to celebrate tomorrow he chose "make gingerbread cookies!"

Josiah and I read about Paul and Silas in prison last night.  Here is an overview of the story that starts in Act 16:16.  They didn't do anything wrong, yet were thrown in the slammer.  What did they do?  They prayed and sang (hymns).  An earthquake released their chains and opened the doors.  They stayed put and were were soon celebrating with the jailer and his family who had become believers in God.  That's good stuff.  Here's what I got out of that:  When life throws you in "unfair" circumstances, keep your eyes on Jesus, stay put, and watch as God makes himself known to you and those around you.