Often, siblings of cancer kids are called the "shadow survivors" because their lives are often greatly disrupted over the course of their brother or sister's illness. On this post, I want to take a minute and record some of the good things going on with these little troupers.
Easter Bunny Magic: Thank you again to the dear family in Firestone who made our Easter magical with these baskets. Truly, they were gifts.
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| We hid the baskets under the trampoline |
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| Here are the 3 with their goods |
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| Then we had a little egg hunt for fun |
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| Spencer is pretty excited about his chocolate bunny |
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| Sarah telling Whitney where to find an egg (instead of taking it for herself, wow) |
We went for a little walk behind the path of our home and let the kids take pics of the beautiful blossoms.
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| Grandpa B. came with us and here is explaining to Sarah how a camera works after she asked him. It's not looking like she's catching on too well to what he was saying. |
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| And here he's explaining to Spencer how a dandelion works... |
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| I think he's a bit confused too... |
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| Just kidding. My dad is the best and I'm so happy he was here to buoy up our spirits and support my mom as she cared so well for us. |
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| Whitney climbed a tree - seriously stepping out of her comfort zone |
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| The trampoline has been heaven-sent, keeping the trio busy and happy amidst the upheaval around here |
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| Whitney attended "Kindergarten Roundup" in preparation for her to begin K next year. She is waaaay taller than the others, although she will be near the youngest in her class. |
It has been so fun to see the pics of your family with their trampoline, baskets, and flowers. I have done a little reading and found some information about the siblings of cancer patients. But like you said in your blog that you, "still put on our shoes like everyone else and just get up and go. It's all you can do." Sometimes just the familiar routines of life help us keep the perspective we need when our lives become chaotic with forced changes. Well done, and keep up the wonderful work you are doing. Love you, and Sam and I are ever praying for your family. xo
ReplyDeleteI think about your little troopers ALL the time!!! They are so much a part of this, too. Thanks so much for sharing the sweet moments you captured in pictures. They truly made my day. You & Tim just amaze me. Lots of love, Gina
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