So in case any of you are still checking this blog occasionally I will give an update. Most of you have already heard my husband Shawn was diagnosed with leukemia in January. Since then there have been a lot of things happen. Basically the plan is for him to get a bone marrow transplant this summer. They have found a match and he just has to get one more round of chemo (chemo round #3) before they will go ahead with the transplant. He has been so strong through all of it, but no matter the strength a person has chemo still takes a big toll on your body. He has lost quite a bit of weight, hair, and energy. He also got a case of bells palsy from his immune system being so shot. Sometimes I like to call him my little "Job" because he has gone through so much and still has such an amazing attitude and Faith. There are a lot of good things that have come from this and we try and focus on these. One being we were able to get pregnant before all of this happened!! We are having a little baby boy in august. We are going to name him Lucas Shawn, call him Luke. I hope one day we can tell Lucas what a light he was to us in this time of darkness. Among all the sad and hard news, he kept us going, he kept us counting our blessings, he kept us positive when it seemed impossible to be. We are so excited for him to come into this world!
Right now we are enjoying the few days we have home before Shawn goes back for more chemo. Everything is going pretty good, aside from some crazy pain Shawn gets every now and then, we are able to function pretty normally most days. We love those days. Sometimes people ask us how we are dealing with everything, thats just it, you deal with it. We have such strong support from family and friends that it makes it bearable. We have felt the most love and support from our Savior and lucky for us he is the one in charge, and we know that whatever happens is going to be for the best.
I am going to try and keep this blog updated but a lot of people have asked us how they can help, well check out this blog on some fun events our families have put together to try and help raise money for some medical costs. shawnanderinbarnes.blogspot.com
3 comments:
It was so great to read this update, Erin. I think of you guys often. What a fantastic outlook you guys have. I'm so excited for you to be a mom. You're going to love it. That baby boy will continue to be such a great light in your lives. We'll for sure be seeing you at some benefits for Shawn...and at Sam's wedding! :)
thanks for the update erin!! we love you and pray for you every day!! you guys are the best. we look up to you for being so strong and so faithful! let us know if there is anything we can do for you and shawn. we would love to know about the fundraisers and such- so please keep in touch!!
I LOVE YOU ERNIE!!!
Erin-
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. What a scary thing to be going through. I'm very excited for you that you're pregnant, what a blessing! You are an amazing woman, I look up to you for staying so strong. We will definitely keep your family in our prayers.
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