“I am thankful I have consequences because I know my parents love me.” – Enzo, 7
ps. I know you’re thinking how sweet this is and it is…but it cracks me up because earlier today he was complaining about consequences and mom not being fair EVER. LOL
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“I am thankful for my mom and dad protecting me even when I’m being bad and lying. I’m thankful for my brothers and family too.” – Lizzie, 9
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“I’m thankful I have a mom and dad, so they can take care of me.” – Enzo, 7
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I am so thankful for a husband who loves me and pushes me to keep going. Thank you for being strong enough for both us when I just can’t. I love you.
ps. I’ve enjoyed all of our mini-dates lately. Please don’t stop. =)
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As some of you may have known, Joyce has been in and out the ER/Hospital these past few weeks, close to about a month because of massive blood loss. She has been diagnosed severely anemic, been admitted twice, received 7 Units of blood (via transfusion) and had an Endometrial Resection & Ablation Surgery (still recovering).
Little did we know, this was all a blessing in disguise.
Two Mondays ago, Joyce was diagnosed with an Endometrial Adenocarcinoma (FIGO Grade 1). It’s a form of Cancer in the uterus, but at its early stages. Our OB/GYN is not too alarmed because of the FIGO Grade, appearance and size of the spot. If Joyce had not gone through all of that, the Doctors would NOT have had any reason to conduct a biopsy. And because of that, the Doctors were able to detect Cancer at an early stage. Despite of our uneasiness and mixed feelings about this news, we believe that God is truly in control and in good timing.
The plan of action: Once we get an approval from insurance, OB/GYN will schedule an appointment for us to see an Oncologist. According to our OB/GYN (collaboration with an Oncologist), Joyce will have to undergo a Complete (or Total) Hysterectomy and a Lymphadenectomy (Lymph Node removal). The Doctors are certain that this would take care of the Endometrial Adenocarcinoma (complete removal and from spreading).
Healing time would be at the minimum of 6 weeks. Chemo-therapy is determined by the size of the Cancer after the removal. But based on its Grade (not stage) right now, it may not even be necessary.
We hope and pray that God will use this situation to make us better, closer, and a stronger family, but most of all, have a profound testimony that God is the great physician.
I know you have questions and concerns and want to show love and support to Joyce, all there is to know, I have written above. We don’t have any other details until we see the Oncologist and we will keep you posted. All we ask of you right now is join us in prayer.
Should you have any questions, feel free to email me or text me.
Prayer Request:
· Peace and Strength for the family
· Insurance process to go quickly [so we can be scheduled and referred]
· Good and knowledgeable Doctors
· Speedy procedure and recovery
· Financial needs
Thank you for you love and support,
Toots (Edwin), Joyce, Ethan, Lizzie and Enzo
Happy Valentine’s Day my love!
”Ladies, never outgrow your “crush” on your husband. Look at him like tween girls look at Justin Bieber! Every husband wants to know his wife thinks he’s the man!” – Dave Willis
A couple of Saturdays ago, Toots’ went to his first IDPA shoot (not sure exactly what they call it). The kids and I dropped by for a little bit but it was so hot and humid, not to mention LOUD! No wonder we hear the gun shots on Saturday mornings when the house is still quiet.
It was funny to see how excited Toots was as the weekend approached and he was packing up his gear. The kids on the other hand, well…
*Ethan + strep = not a happy camper and was ready to go home!
I’m not quite sure what they were expecting it to be or look like but they really did want to be with their daddy, esp Enzo! He said they needed to be there because he promised his daddy and he needed to do stuff his daddy wanted to do since daddy always put them first. So much wisdom from that kid!
I am very grateful that my kids have an early bedtime (anywhere from 7:30-8:30p depending on what’s going on the next day). But there is twice a year (Valentine’s and our Anniversary) that I’m especially grateful for their early bedtime because we can sneak in ‘crabby’ nights like this.
This fella was so crabby and fiesty! He kept banging the sides and top of the cooler and everytime we’d peek in, he jumped up and snapped his snappy little claws at us. I guess I’d be crabby too if I knew what was coming! 
They didn’t stand a chance! Oh and they were soooo good and sooo sweet! The meanest of them was the sweetest tasting too! I hope we don’t have to wait for next year to have another ‘crabby’ night because these guys were just too tasty!
Happy 13th Anniversary Shmily and thanks for not cooking me up at my ‘crabbiest’ moments! – SHMILY =)
Thank you Lord for giving me a hubby that is a great cook! Oh the Mama Belen-style Adobo was so good!
