April 26th update
It’s been a rough day for Bennett. He was very sick today. He was so tired this morning, he didn’t even want his TV on or take his medicine. He didn’t open his eyes until about 1:00 today. He tried to eat a couple bites of pizza and threw it up. He did lay in his bed and watch a little TV this afternoon and tonight. He hasn’t got up out of his bed.
He wanted some popcorn tonight so I fixed that and he ate a few bites. He is talking this evening but has no energy.
I hate it when he feels this bad. He makes me treasure even more the days when he feels like doing a few things even if it’s for a few minutes.
Please pray that the side effects from the chemo will go away and he will be able to get up/out tomorrow.
“Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might” Ephesians 6:10
Cindy, Bennett and Family:
Often I check in and read your updates. I am always glad to hear about the days that you shop and eat (2 of my favorite activities!) I am saddened to hear about the days that are so rough on each of you. Our family will continue to pray for the good days, the effectiveness of your treatments and we hope that you experience less of the side effects.
I thought of Bennett the other night when an old book mark fell out of one of Cassie’s books. The poem “Footprints in the Sand” is printed on it and it is a favorite of Cassie and I. It goes like this: One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him and the other to the LORD. When the last scenes of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed many times along the path of his life that there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it: LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed you the most you would leave me.” The LORD replied: “My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” I pray that at this time Bennett is being carried through only to be set down “tougher” than ever before. I am looking forward to the time again when each day for you is a good day. Kelly
Stay Strong
We all want happiness
and dread the thought of rain.
When the sun fails to shine,
we worry and complain.
We forget that God above
is infinitely wise,
and sometimes our ails
are blessings in disguise.
For if we’re always happy
filled with sunshine and cheer,
our hearts would hold no mercy
for others who’ve shed tears.
So when trouble comes knocking,
remember to stay strong.
Rainbows always follow the storm
and dark clouds never stay long.
~Author unknown~
To the Bennett family-
My day always begins checking your web page. I rejoyce with you on the good days and my heart aches on the bad ones. Cindy, I hope you realize what a pillar of strength you are to all who read your entries. Continue to stay strong.
Gloria Nolle
Auburn, IL
Bennett, I pray that today is so much better for you. My heart aches to think of all you are going through. May God touch your body as only He can do, and give you renewed strength. And Cindy, may God give you peace to endure these moments of watching your son suffer. Love ya!
Hi Bennett, Just wanted you to know how much you are in our prayers every day. Soon this tough spell will be over and you will be on the road to recovery and feeling so much better. I check your website first thing every morning to see how you are doing. You are so blessed to have such a great mom by your side. She loves you very much and she will feel so much better when you feel better. We will ALL feel better when you feel better.
Bennett just keep strong and u will get through this. You are a strong boy and sometimes I know it is tough but I know u will get trough this. You are in my thoughts and prayers forever and always. We all miss u at school. Hope to see u soon at the park.
Hope you get feeling better, Bailey