Roller Coaster of a Week

This week has been a roller coaster ride to say the least. We have had our ups and downs with the week starting with us feeling very up because Mac has been feeling better than he has in over a year. The down came with the unexpected MRI results showing the reoccurrence of 2 new small tumors. I am happy to say our week ended on a great high though. We had the pleasure of meeting Coach Harring and some of the members of the UMass Lowell Baseball Team yesterday.

Mac has been paired up with them through an organization, Team IMPACT. They match children who are sick with college athletic teams. They describe themselves as a cross between Make a Wish and Big Brother/Big Sister. When I was originally given the information from the organization I decided it would be a great way for Mac and Liam to have some experiences that would take their minds off of all that was going on here at home while at the same time having some fun.

I am not sure what I was expecting when the coach and players arrived, but they are one of the most impressive group of men I think I have ever met. They came over and talked to the boys about videogames and superheroes. At times, some people feel very uneasy around Mac knowing how sick he is, but these young men acted as if he was just like every other 7 year old. It was amazing to see. Not only have we earned a whole new group of friends, but we have been given the great opportunity to add some remarkable people as an integral part of our support system.

I had always been a believer in the saying “God never gives you more than you can handle”. I now think it is more accurate to believe that when God gives you too much he also sends people to help you carry the load. We are looking forward to getting to know Coach Harring and his players and forming lasting relationships.

We are still waiting to hear more about the new plan for Mac. His neurosurgeon will not be back until Tuesday. Upon return he will look over Mac’s scans and decide whether or not surgery is an option to either remove the new tumors or try to take a portion of them. As soon as we know more I will pass the information along. Thank you all for the continued prayers and support.