March 31, 2018

We had a wonderful week.  Sarah is totally used to her routine now, she even gets excited when we pull into the parking lot of her treatment center.  When we get in the building they scan Sarah's badge and take us back to a holding room while they take Sarah's vitals.  Sarah plays with toys, throws a cute little football across the room and giggles when her nurse throws it back to her.  Then they take her across the hall to the treatment room where she sits patiently on the table while the anesthesiologist accesses her line and puts her to sleep.

 I was really sad to leave our friends at Primary Children's.  Sarah and I had our favorite nurses that we would ask for and they let us have them whenever possible.  We love the doctors that care for her and know her so well. They truly became part of our family and we were so sad to leave them.  I was surprised how easy the transition has been though.  The people at SCCA are all so kind and are dear to our hearts.  We are forever grateful for these people who dedicate their time and give their all to help save our sweet Sarah.

We are staying in a beautiful neighborhood, renting from some truly Christlike people.  They have gone above and beyond to make sure we are comfortable and happy.  They have brought Sarah flowers a few times and she loves them!  We stand in awe of all these wonderful, kind, angelic people that have been placed in our paths to help us through this journey.  These acts of kindness, big and small, are evidence of God's mindfulness of us.

"God does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other." 
Spencer W. Kimball

 Jesus gave everything to us...He gave His life for us.  This Easter and every day, look for ways to give of your time, your love and service to others in honor of Him.  

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