Jessica Here.....

Good Morning Everyone!!!  This is Jessica.  It's my first blog post EVER!  I'm a guest here.  This is a great tool for Bryce to get out what is on his mind, but it's also been a very useful tool to keep our friends and family informed.  And I hear there is a way to subscribe to this blog so that you know when there is a post.  I'm not sure how you do that, but it is a real thing.

SOOOOoooooo.....  this morning, I'd like to thank a few people for things and make sure this works.  And by works, I mean that I need to make sure I know what I'm doing.  So if you read this, leave a comment so that I know you're there.  Actually, anytime you read these posts, comment!!!  I know that I read them!  I love hearing from you guys!

I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone.  We get offers for food and help with the boys and SO many more things.  I'm not sure how much we can thank everyone.

Joe & Joann -AKA: Mom & Dad- I have so many things to be thankful for.  The yard work, the cleaning of my house so that Bryce can be comfortable when we get home, the child care this week (and all of those other times!!!).  I love you so much.  And thank you will never cover my gratitude.  Thanks Mom and Dad

Jerrie & Gary -AKA: In.laws- You have provided us with so much support and love.  I feel closer to you now because of all of this cancer stuff.  Thank you for so many things.... our fancy bed, taking the boys this weekend for their cousins birthday party (and all of those other times you take them too) , for the dinners & lunches while Bryce has been living and working in another city, the house he gets to sleep in.  This list could go on and on.  Thank you Jerrie & Gary

Jennifer -AKA: JSauce- You have provided us with so much help that the list is too long here.  But most recently, you let me bring you 2 little boys at FIVE FIFTEEN IN THE MORNING so that I could get Bryce to the med center by 6 for another CT scan.  Thanks HotSauce

Jennie -AKA: Jennie from the Branch- She is our neighbor and friend, has toted my boys around while we are taking care of business.  She's fed us meals and provided a get away from stress in their personal version of Shangri La when needed.  Thank you Jennie, Cy & Gabe.

Kristina -AKA: NeeNee- You always check in on us.  The offer to take care of Bryce after chemo was a big undertaking.  You had no idea that you would have to pick him up off the floor & drive him back home.  I know how scary that must have been for you.  But I'm beyond thankful that you were there for him.  I can't imagine what could have happened if you hadn't been.  Thank you Neen

Zakk -AKA: Brother from Another Mother- ok...... so we've never actually called you that, but you are like another brother to Bryce.  The quiet, yet solid, bond you and Bryce share may not be noticed by everyone.  However, it is one that I personally think is so special.  You have always gone out of your way to think of Bryce's needs or different things that he would like.  Thank you Zakk

Dave & Ginny -AKA: Stobb's California Division- I know that you can't physically be here during these times, but you have always done everything you can to help us with food and special gifts to entertain Bryce during recovery.  We all really enjoyed the video chat this weekend.  Thank you Dave & Ginny!!

JD & Debra -AKA: Little brother & SIL- Thank you for arranging the family pictures.  I knew I wanted to have family pictures done before this surgery.  I know Mom has wanted us to have them for so long too.  Thank you for arranging that.  I can't WAIT to see them!!!  :)

So here's a cool story....  Last night Bowen had his end of season soccer party.  The coach had sent an email to the parents asking that no one pitch in to get him a gift.  Instead, he took up a collection to give to us.  Both Coach Kevin & I cried.  It was such a wonderful & giving surprise.   There are so many things and people that I'm thankful for.  I'm sure I'm forgetting something or someone.  But things are starting to get cooking here in the waiting room.  He's already back there in surgery.  They pulled him back around 7.  The surgery will be between 5-10 hours.  I'm already looking forward to getting him home though.  I know he rests easier in his own bed.  And we got him all set up for when he arrives at home too.  The contractors are gone.  All rooms are painted.  The bathrooms are more beautiful AND FUNCTIONAL than they have ever been!!!!  There is now a TV set up in the room.  My Dad is letting the cable man in tomorrow to set him up for the summer.  My parents bought a DVD player for that TV so that he can watch the movies Dave & Ginny sent him.  He can really recover in his fancy adjustable bed with all of that in there.  He shouldn't have any need to get up for anything now!!!

THIS JUST IN!!!  

His surgery technically started at 8:27AM.  He is stable.  His head & neck surgeon is still working on him.  If I don't see her before noon, they will send the nurse liaison again at that time.  SO that's it!!!  More news at noon!!!!

PRAY! FIGHT! WIN!

Jess -AKA: 1st time blogger, long time reader, wife of 10+ years