Apparently Brady’s round of chemotherapy was greatly overshadowed by all of the other big stuff this week, so much so that I forgot to wrap it all up with an update blog like usual! Whoops!
He had his last dose of his seventh round on Tuesday night. Wednesday ended up being a really busy day, but I will share these pictures that I took that very day.
Resilient is a great word. I’ve grappled with resilience over the past few years. I’ve resented it when people have called us resilient. Because, I would say no one chooses to be resilient. Those of us who are have had to be that way. You can’t know true resilience until you’ve had to overcome hardship, and made it out the other side. My attitude has shifted somewhat, though its possible I’m still a touch cynical on the subject.
I am terribly thankful for God’s grace, which carries us through brutal struggle and tragedy. Without His mercy, we would not be afloat. And it is in HIM alone that we are resilient! Motivation is cool and will power is a wonderful thing to exercise and use! But resilience is learned, and chosen. It is a beautifully appropriate word to use when describing Brady.
Round seven of chemo is behind us, and Brady didn’t miss a beat, as usual. He continues to trust God wholly and completely, and press forward into all that is being sent his way. And he is being blessed upon blessed in ways that would not be so possible if not for the hardship he has endured this last year.
Thank you, Lord, for keeping Brady strong amidst his treatments, medications, and physical limitations. We trust you with Brady!!