The sound of Ramsy's beard buzzing off..... The Beards to Battle Cancer contest ended today, and Ramsy is smooth-jowled once again! Hooray! This is the 3rd day of chemo, so he was not feeling up to attending the judging. I took some pictures of him along and went to see the contest. I'm glad I didn't have to pick a winner, because there were some great beards there! Ramsy won a prize for collecting the second-highest amount in donations- $3007! Your support has been tremendous! Thank you all. The contest raised $23,800 for Central Plains Cancer Care, and the man who spearheaded the event told the crowd that his original hope for the grand total was $3000!
Ramsy has been walking around the house a little bit, sometimes pushing the wheelchair or leaning against the wall/table/thing that's stable, and sometimes unassisted. This afternoon he became completely exhausted, as we expected, so it may be a couple of weeks before he is back on his feet, so to speak! It is definitely easier for us to go through the second round than the first, because we know what to expect and don't find the results quite so alarming. We have pretty well planned a week of movies, napping and sitting on the couch. (OK, the kids are home for Spring Break, so there will be slightly more activity than that around here!)
We'll post some before and after pics of the bearded/beardless man in a few days once Ramsy has the energy to show me how to do it!
Shannon - Could you send me a note at leena.thomas@shaw.ca? Leena
ReplyDeleteAlthough we've been out of touch, since Joyce told me about what you're going through, you and your family have been in my prayers. Keep up the fight! Kathy Friesen, Class of '79
ReplyDeleteWe think about you guys a lot. thanks for posting and keep us updated. What a journey for you all. For each of us it's different, and for some more difficult. We are praying for strength to keep up, courage to face each day with hope, and joy in everyday blessings, and last and not least for continued healing.
ReplyDeleteWe loved the beard idea, but can't imagine Ramsy with one and congratulations for all you raised.
We are doing well and just got home from 3 weeks in Palm Springs with extended family. We feel blessed to be able to enjoy this leg of our journey.
Love to you both and family.
Arnie & Louise
Hi Ramsey/Shannon
ReplyDeleteWe have been following along with the blog and just wanted to share with you, that we think of you often, and are lifting you in prayer. I've noticed many individuals have shared memories and, although I have no specific story so share, I do have VERY fond memories of our small group days and those many worship practices. You both encouraged me so often, as you showed me Christ's love, in your words and actions.
We will continue to pray for strength and healing!!
Doug Warkentin (and family)
PS. I can't wait to see the pics of Ramsey with a beard ;o)
hello! I just read about you two in the Herald! Congrats on the award!You both will be in our prayers tonight with our kids. You have inspired so many and continue to do so and we are blessed that you continue to serve God. Love ya both... Jim Hildebrandt ( Elm creek MB )
ReplyDelete“Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:” Jeremiah 32:17 KJV
ReplyDelete--toward Jesus
Stephen Polson