Hello everyone, this is Schwank. I started to write a blog the other day and the computer stopped working on me. I started to write it again today and thought that it would be better saved until my treatments were over and we discovered my state.
I know that some of this sounds repetitive and maybe a little "blah", but you all have no idea how much you just reading this right now means to me and my family. You find out that people who don't even know you, care about you and are praying for you. You find out that friends you thought you would never see again are getting re-acquainted with you. Life goes on. People change. One thing remains the same and always has. God.
It is because of Him that we are all here. I know you may not talk to Him everyday and you don't see Him everyday. But He is ALWAYS with us! How comforting is it to know that the one that created us, has never left us, and never will? Not even on the cross!
Talk to you all next week!
Godspeed-Schwank
Hey Jeremy, you just found out you're cancer free, what are you going to do next???
I am going to....the cabin to fish.
This is happy!!!
Our Best Day!!!
Happy Fathers Day!
Waiting for a table at O'Charleys
And the winner is
Jim Grotha
Drawing the winning raffle ticket
This is what joy looks like!
J & J today
This is what kindness looks like!
3 of our favorite people, the chemo nurses, Cindy, Mary, Donna. Our other favorite person Jill was off today
This is what a celebration looks like!
Celebrating, Schwentker style
This is what hope looks like!
David Grossman during his treatments!
Da Boys!
Steve, Jerm & Brian (Jersey)
Jerm & His Dad at the last Long Treatment
If you ask Jerry, Jerm is his hero;if you ask Jerm, dad is his hero. If you ask me, I think they are both pretty amazing!
"Angel" Donna
A great nurse and a fashionista. Almost didn't recognize her in civilian clothes!
Garden of Hope
Surprise Finding!
Maranda, Jerm & Ooncle Dale
Carol Peterson
Amazing young woman!
Sleeping Beauty!
Catchin' some zzzz's!
Yep, We're Goobers!
The 4 of us in our home away from home, the Siteman Center
Some days ARE better than others.
Going home after treatment, realized the back tire was flat....hard to keep Jeremy away from the work. Jess did most of it herself, BUT I was there photographing the occasion.
The reason I get to celebrate Mothers Day!
My boys & me!
I love this kid!
Unfortunately for Jeremy, I always have my camera!
THE Blanket
Jerm, wrapped up in warmth & prayers.
Bald IS Beautiful
How cute are they???
Yo!!
Harley
The things I will do for cake!
Sam
Is this legal????
Sarge
Does this hat make me look taller?
Birthday Fashion
Not everyone can pull off these hats!
The Proud Parents
The Birthday Boy
Yep, I made him wear a hat that says Birthday Boy
Sarge
Jerm's baby, the love of his life..notice the Livestrong collar!
My boys Bonding
My Boys
The Shepherd feeds his flock
The things a Pastor will do to go the extra mile.
The patio
Part of the view from Jerm's chair.
The Great Outdoors
Chatting with Dan
The Patient
"I have the recliner, has anyone seen the remote?"
Jeremy & J
First Day of treatment
Jeremy and his "angel" Nurse Donna
Jeremy 3-13-2008
"I can even make this look good"
Day of Surgery 3-13-2008
The Schwentker Family
4 comments:
Good to hear from you again. Has the week been good to you? Keep on keeping on,.....fight the good fight,....go,...fight,...win! Just a little "chemo cheer" to brighten your day. I try to do what I can. Zach says "hello". Talked to him the other day and he asked how you were doing. He will be home for a two week visit starting Sunday. Going to enjoy every minute,...may be a long stretch before he is back.
My prayers will not falter,...will continue to ask that God shower you with His grace and healing powers! Have a restful weekend..,much love!
Jeremy,
Hope these last treatments fly by for you. Your strength, both physically and spiritually, inspires me. I continue to pray for you and your family. Our mission team leaves for Uganda tomorrow morning; I'll try to check out your blog while we're gone! God's blessings!
Julie S.
Grandma says...
Good to hear your getting some rest. Just keep chugging along like the little train, I think I can, I think I can, no just I can, I can, I can. We know God doesn,t give us more than we can handle. May God's power rest on you and reasuare you of his saving grace.God is the rock and the eternity in which you can be absolutely assured. Just call him anytime, he has a toll free number and the line is never busy.
Love
Grandma
Jeremy-
You don't know me but I know your mom. She taught 2 of my children. A friend told me about the blog and I spent an hour reading the entire thing. As a mother I cried but as a child of God I was moved by your willingness to let him lead the way. I am so inspired by your strength, your family and your faith. I will pray that God blesses you with his healing touch and trust that he knows exactly where you should be.
Susan Parker
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