Goodbye Cancer Day!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The house was full of people we love and we are so thankful to have had the time together. We ate great food, stayed up late, slept in, watched football, and played so many games we lost count and at times, lost track of the rules. The weather was rainy and cold but it was such a great excuse to stay home and enjoy each other. 

Madeline's surgery is scheduled for 11:30 tomorrow morning and will last about two hours. One sweet friend texted me a few days ago that tomorrow is "Goodbye Cancer Day. We are done with you!" She's right! That terrible tumor that has caused all of this mess, will be gone! I'm so afraid of the reality that may come after this surgery, but the cancer will be gone. We pray that the surgeon, Dr. Gilbert, will be able to get every last malignant cell out. We pray that Madeline will be able to reclaim her life and all the things she loves, despite this surgery. Following the surgery there will be more chemo, but certainly this is a huge thing to check off that "fight cancer" to do list. 

Thank you for wrapping our family in prayer. Madeline's bravery and peaceful heart have to come from all of the love she is feeling from all of you. We will update as soon as we can tomorrow.