The First Step

Today was perhaps one of the biggest events of our lives. We have had a lot of anxiety because of the unknown. Yet we feel great comfort in knowing that we are being well taken care of and we have a support system that is second to none. In a conversation between Boyd K . Packer and Harold B. Lee Elder Packer stated that it would be nice to know the end from the beginning. President Lee taught that was the trial of our faith and we have to be courageous and trust the Lord and step out into the dark. That is what today feels like. Our first step into the dark. Holly keeps reminding me that I am not stepping into the dark alone. She is going to be right there beside me every step of the way. I also know that I have many family and friends who are stepping out there with me. And most importantly I have the Lord. It is in Him that I am putting all of my trust and faith right now.

Right now we are about 30 minutes away from hanging the Chemo bag. This is really it. I have been being prepped all day with meds and fluids. When we first arrived there was some confusion as to what regiment we would be following. That was followed by us having to make a very difficult decision between three very good treatment plans. We decided on the most aggressive option. We might as well kick it in the can right from the start!

We are very grateful to have Trevor and Heidy and their boys staying with our kids. It is such a comfort to have family near. We understand the sacrifice they made to be with us right now and we are so thankful for that! We continue to be overcome by the outpouring of love and support. We have truly seen how the Lord answers prayers and meets our needs through others.

Monday we got an awesome package from Marc and Trina and their family. It was fun to have a break from the "cancer game" and play with the kids.

Rasmussens are 'STRONG'

Thanks for the shirt Nate!

Like all my bracelets? I haven't worn this many bracelets since 1985!

Chemo here we come!