Cruising Right Along

I thought I should update you all.  Josh is doing wonderful.  We got hospice started and they put Josh on steroids.  The change was immediate.  He doesn't have the headaches and has a little energy.  He is able to do a little each day.  We have been enjoying our time.  So much family has been able to come and we are loving it.  There has been almost 20 cousins and countless friends and other relatives that have come to visit we have made treasured memories.  I am putting a picture on from the most recent group of cousins that are here now.  We feel that Heavenly Father is blessing him to be able to spend time with family and finish up the things that are important.  This coming Friday is a dance at the church and it should be a wonderful night.  The youth at our church love Josh and want to have a prom for him.  We are hoping it is something they can all remember for many years.  We can not express how grateful we are for the many sacrifices that have been made so that everyone can come on short notice and the many people who have changed plans and put countless hours into events for him. 
This is a hard time but blessings come daily.  The biggest one is seeing the people that love our family.  We are so grateful for their support and strength.  I lean on it when I feel unequal to this trial.  Thank you for everything.  That sounds so small next to what we are being given.  We love you.  Please keep praying, we are grateful for this time but it will not last forever and we want to enjoy it and never forget this blessing.  I hope you all remember that family is the most important thing and to love your children a little more today.

Fighting On

Josh never stops fighting!  He has been struggling this weekend, the headaches are back and he woke up this morning throwing up.  But when it came time to go to church he was ready and happy to go.  He went to the temple on Friday and was so happy there too. 

He took his cousin for the first time and Ted and his Uncle Brian went too.  They were sure a good looking bunch!
Josh has his priorities straight.  He finds the energy for the things that he thinks are important and makes them happen.  He is so tired but doesn't give up.  I want to freeze this time and hold onto him forever but I know I can't.  I can only remember his example and smile and keep it in my heart.