Thursday, September 20, 2012

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

We Continue to Celebrate....

 
September marks the beginning of a New Chapter -- Carly's Senior year at Memorial High School, her 18th Birthday, and a strong recovery.  We are so very blessed to be embracing these milestones knowing GOD has made this possible.
 
We had a busy first week back to school.  In addition to attending classes, Carly played volleyball in her High School's annual Play-For-A-Cure game, which raises money for cancer research.  The game is played against Stratford High School, where Carly also has great support and friendships.  Carly has been working hard to get physically fit and it was a goal of hers to be back on top for this particular game.  She achieved her goal by performing well, playing hard and winning.  Needless to say, we were all smiles to see Carly back on the court having fun.
 
 
To celebrate her 18th Birthday we spent Labor Day weekend at the Ranch with her Camp Ozark buddies, where they managed to play more volleyball -- it is nice seeing her be a normal teenager again.    
 

 

As we close out this FINAL BLOG, we want to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you that have held Carly up in prayer as she faced this challenge head on.  The community rallied around us.....from Memorial neighbors to school faculty to MD Anderson staff, especially Dr. Anna Franklin.  The community support, shown in so many ways, was greatly appreciated by our entire family.   On a personal note, I want to thank my beautiful daughter, Carly, for being such a witness to me -- the Faith she has shown and the unfettered belief that GOD truly has a plan for her life enhanced my own walk.  

With all our love,
Brad and family