Father's Day 2006
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO THE GREATEST DAD (and husband) ON PLANET EARTH!Happy was I to chat with Alicia and Eric while riding to Aunt Marty & Uncle Jeff's and to learn that he was ok. Temps at the 100 mile bike race yesterday were nearly 90! Over half of the 175 competitors dropped out of the grueling race; yet, the amazing Eric continued on and on and on and on....for 11 1/2 hours of mountain bike racing! Praise God for not letting him get hurt as there were many accidents. Eric told me when he felt horrible or felt like quitting, he just thought of all those kids who can't do what he was doing and that there are others going through things much harder than a bike race with hills and valleys. I hope Eric updates the blog with his own version, but in case he doesn't I wanted to let you know how very proud we are of him and his 51st place finish!!
This afternoon we went with Aunt Marty & Uncle Jeff horseback riding at a stable/ranch not too far from their home. Later the girls also went swimming in their pond and they helped Jeff make the homemade ice cream. I think the pictures say it all. What they do not show very well is the fact that there is now a bruise appearing below Christi's left eye and we were sick about it until approximately one hour ago!
We know how this cancer loves to attack the orbits of the eyes and "raccoon eyes" are a common outward sign of the disease. All day I prayed that she really just hurt it somehow instead, but of course fear that was not the case. Shayne and I saw it as soon as we saw her this morning and felt like we were punched in the stomach. I felt like I couldn't get back to Philadelphia soon enough! Then tonight Shayla accidently bumped Christi's black and blue eye. Christi said it hurt because that was where she hit it earlier in Aunt Marty's bathroom. While I hugged and tried to comfort a "hurting" child, I gave a big thumbs up to Marty; Soon Shayne and I slapped a high five after Christi left the room! Now we believe it's nothing! Still.......Wednesday's MIBG scan can't come soon enough.
CT & Rooster
Shayla & Lucky
The week old calf loved CT.
Shayla and farm friends
Swimming - AGAIN!
Helping Uncle Jeff make ice cream.
posted by the Thomas team @ 8:36 PM
3 Comments:
I am so glad to hear Christi bumped her eye LOL!
Sounds like a great Father's Day. I will be thinking of you all on Wednesday.
Susan Gentry
What beautiful gorgeous pictures of Father's Day!
I'm soo glad to hear that Christi's eye bruise is a result of an injury. Well not glad she got injured mind you, just glad that it doesn't appear to be the disease at this point.
Praying hard for Wed monrings MIBG scan. Please dear Lord let Christi's disease have been reduced by this latest chemo cocktail.
With love and prayers,
Heather
Still loving all the pictures! Lucky and Rooster are beautiful! I love the eyes of horses and cows....there's just something so peaceful about them. As if they can see through to your soul. How neat to be able to interact so closely and hold the animals!
Thank You God for Your special creatures to brighten our day. Thank You for keeping Eric safe throughout the race...for his determination and faith. Bless Eric and his wife for all that they do. Thank You for the time that Angela and Shayne had together, for aunt Marty and uncle Jeff's love and care. And now dear Heavenly Father, for the heavy request... You know what it is...we ask You to grant some good news this week. We thank You and praise You. WE BELIEVE! Amen.
Angela...I'm just a phone call and one hour away. Please don't hesitate if I can be of help in any way during your very short trip (YES...SHORT!!!) to the City of Brotherly Love!
love, sylvia 610-509-9651
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