Is anyone still reading this thing?

This past weekend, we were able to get away to Mexico and celebrate Carly's triumph over cancer.  Carly chose the beach to get some color on her head. A good time was had by all.


Hasta luego,
Clayton

CANCER FREE

What a ride the past few months have been -- but today it ended in Celebration.  Carly completed her fourth and final round of chemo last Tuesday, 16 treatments, and was retested yesterday.  Today we confirmed the results we have prayed for and she remains CANCER FREE! 

With the completion of the treatments and the great results, she was given the opportunity to ring the Cancer Free Bell at MD Anderson.  What a beautiful sound and what a beautiful young lady.

God has been our refuge during this trial -- His promises have given us strength as we placed all of our Faith in His Word.  We rejoice in all the Great things He has done for us and give Him all the Glory.  He is good, ALWAYS.

We thank all of our friends that have lifted Carly up during the past few months; knowing that we were not alone in this struggle was such a blessing.  We also thank our neighbors  for their support, meals and prayers.  A huge, special thanks to Dr. Anna Franklin and the wonderful team at MD Anderson for their guidance, knowledge and support.  We will continue to visit monthly for check ups for a year.  All of you made this difficult situation much easier on us. 

As Carly starts her healing and recovery for senior volleyball season we ask for your continued prayers -- we know God hears them.

Now that we are on the backside of this journey, I can honestly say, what we have gone through I wish on no one, but the blessing of friends, family and faith we have received during this period, I wish on everyone. 

Much love, Brad

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those that love Him and are called according to His purpose...  Romans 8:28

BLESSINGS

When I count my blessings, I count Carly twice.  She has been a ray of sunshine through this storm.  Carly had a positive attitude through all her treatments and just has scans and check ups left.  Hallelujah!  The healing and recovery can begin as she is wanting to play volleyball Senior year for Memorial High School.

We will miss many of the friendly faces at MD Anderson we were use to seeing each week, including Bertha.  Bertha is a valet parking attendant who greets us everyday, smiles and asks Carly, "feeling better today?"

This experience has taught us a lot but especially to appreciate the little things we sometimes take for granted.....laughing, walks, riding bikes, nature, neighbors and trying new things.

What have we tried new?  Meet Tusker! She is a rescue dog we saw on the news from a shelter.  Tusker has "trouble" written all over her but we adopted her today and she will spice up our lives!

We are grateful for many things as we celebrate our blessings.  Thanks for your continued prayers and support.  This verse below is for Carly:

2 Timothy 4:7

I fought the good fight,

I finished the race,

I kept the faith.

Blessings to you,

Claudia

Proud Grandmother

My precious granddaughter, Carly, is entering her last day of chemo today and I'm so proud of how her Christian faith has shown through while fighting her illness.   I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank each of you who have given so much love and support to Carly and her family.  Your prayers, visits, calls, e-mails, food, and gifts lifted their spirits during this difficult time.  They knew they weren't alone in this fight; they had an army of supporters behind them.   

From the beginning when Carly was asked about her illness she would tell us God had a plan for her.  And since God doesn't wish illness on anyone, I know God's plan was to heal Carly.  I thank God for his blessing.   

To all who stood by Carly, you too have been a part of God's plan.  Your comfort not only touched Carly but was felt by others who were effected by her illness and were also in need of your love and support.   We thank you.                           

Love, Nana

We Made it to Camp

Sorry we have not posted in a while, we have been busy shouting Carly's Good News from the mountain tops.  Since we last wrote, Carly completed her Third Round of chemo and is preparing for her Fourth and, God willing, FINAL Round.

She got a nice break when her Doctor approved her to go to Camp Ozark for a few days.  A special thanks to the Torn's, who welcomed her with open arms and allowed her to drop right into the middle of a Session.  As you can see, she loved being with her friends for what was to be her last year as a camper. Not only was it a fun few days with friends, it gave her an opportunity to fill up her spiritual tank as she enters this final round of treatment.

SPORTS JERSEY NIGHT w/ Maggie Pipkin, Hanna Johnson and Shelby Hoyt

Also a special thanks to Katherine Christie and Ali Donelson (friends and Ozark counselors) for all of their love and support through this process.

We thank you for your interest in Carly and ask that you continue to join us as we lift her up in prayer.  Specifically we are praying for no side-effects on these last four chemo treatments plus a full speedy recovery.

Love, Brad