Remission!

Josiah has enjoyed almost a week straight of "good days".  It has been so fun to hear him giggle and watch him run around having fun!  We decided to not participate in the clinical study.  Thank you for praying.  That was one of those decision where I didn't have much time to decide and had to go with my intuition.  I have continued to feel peace and confirmation since.  

This weekend we all got to enjoy a birthday party with friends, going to church together, taking cookies to the fire station with our life group, and last night we went to Mary's school christmas concert.  

He went in yesterday to start the second phase of treatment.  Now that the cancer has been knocked on its behind, treatment continues to keep it from returning.  Yesterday he received new chemo drugs in the clinic along with about 6 hours of fluids to decrease the concentration in his urine and protect his plumbing.  The nurse and I lost track of the number of trips to the loo, but I assure you it was near 30 over about 8 hours.  He also has new meds to take at home and none of us are looking forward to giving shots. :(

To leave you on a happy note, the kids were delighted by a surprise Santa drop off on Saturday thanks to a program for children in Phoenix Children's cancer center.  All three kids are uncontrollably giddy about a beautiful doll house that Mary received and Josiah has been living in an astronaut suit compete with boots, gloves and helmet.  So fun!