HOPE

Merit is so appreciating the guys on his team and life in Walla Walla! They traveled to Mt Hood this past weekend. Merit called me as the team was walking into Apple Bees Saturday night - this is all just right up his alley. 

Their days are full. The days are getting longer, more time to see the field. 

He really makes me laugh when he shares the particulars. Math is tough so carving out enough time for that is proving to be somewhat challenging these March days.

We miss him a lot.

Tasha, Reese, and girls were here this past weekend. 

Seeing Tasha here, first hand with big chunks of time allowed me a clearer picture of this extensive journey since her transplant.

She is a strong woman. She is an overcomer.

Headaches are a common side effect from some of the meds. 

She is really immune suppressed so we are hoping and praying those white blood cells can increase. 

Some medications make her shaky too. She starts off great in the morning but then that issue can become more difficult as the day goes on. 

We hiked Lake Lenore Caves so that felt pretty cool! She could not have done that a year ago. So having that ability to make that climb with a heart that CAN handle it, it is a blessing.

What I love is there is so much hope - HOPE in a new HEART and HOPE in the name of Jesus.

And your life will be brighter than the noon day; its darkness will be like the morning. And you will feel secure, because there is hope; you will look around and find rest in security. Job 11:17-19