I just wanted to share an uplifting moment with you all.
In this group, we often share our trials and tribulations and celebrate good news and fun stories.
Last year at the very end of April, my FIL was diagnosed with Leukemia. And with every step, his odds got even worse. We went through a horrific July in 2013 where we didn't even know if he was going to make it. My wife, her sister, his wife were sitting bed side in an around the clock rotation. Eventually he stabilized and the battle against cancer would wage on.
On August 21st, 2013, my FIL, Dave, received a bone marrow transplant through the "Be the Match" initiative. Today it has been one year since the transplant and while he is facing other challenges, he is doing very well. Even recently, he was able to rejoin the gym! I wanted to share his Facebook status from today.
Over the past year plus, there have been countless prayers, lots of tears and and a range of emotions. I very much believe in the power of prayer and family. I know for a fact that his faith in God, and that my daughters and nieces were absolutely what kept his spirit up and helped him to be so strong.
I'm sure may of the DISDads here have personal accounts of victories and losses. So if you take anything away from this message, it's to appreciate what you have today.