Justin’s body has recovered from its weary plunge into immunodeficiency. All his blood counts are stable, and his liver is functioning well.

Justin handled IV placement, fasting, sedation, lumbar puncture and chemo infusion like a champion. I saw mental and emotional strength today; very unlike a seven-year-old, and something I haven’t seen before. He is getting stronger.

Justin is currently not feeling well, as I expected. I also expect steroid-induced mood swings and food cravings starting tomorrow. However unpleasant and difficult, this is familiar territory.

God’s grace reaches into places where there is hope but so much weariness. He cares enough to go there and hold us up.

Please continue along with us, as we are but halfway through. The road stretches long ahead, and I cannot see the end.