Wednesday, June 18th
Day 2: Chemotherapy Begins

First day of chemotherapy went well. Camryn is expected to feel "normal" the next few days. By the weekend she will begin to feel the real affects of chemotherapy. We are hoping for a not-so-trying-journey, but that one is not our call to make. We have begun this journey full of faith, with complete trust in God. We feel His hand guiding this process, leading us to this point in time. So many people have contacted us through every modern way of communication, to offer their prayers and support. We feel your love and your prayers. They give us strength to face the unknown. We are so grateful for the support. Two days into this thing and I think that Lee Ann and I underestimated the challenges of being at the hospital, at home, at work, etc. Well maybe she didn't, but I certainly did. We met a family yesterday from Vicksburg, MS. Their 17 year old daughter, Afton, is on the unit with Camryn. Their story is one of true divine intervention building one's faith, despite what logic may dictate to the mind. I found these people to be an inspiration of hope, cemented in a foundation of faith. They, too, are LDS and have been an inspiration to the staff who work in the unit. I look forward to my daily chats with them and to be of service in any way that I can. Casey will spend the night with Camryn. Lee Ann will be home tonight and both of us will be back at Vandy tomorrow morning. Trying to balance spreading the attention among our five children has not been easy and we are only two days into this. They tell us that they understand, but parents already know that CHILDREN LIE! In this case, the lie is to protect Camryn and to not make us (the parents) feel guilty for "neglecting" (albeit inadvertently) the children left at home. So, tonight, while Casey and Morgan are at the hospital, I will take Jaime Shae and Sydney to get ice cream (and no, this activity is not my own attempt at the pursuit of self interest) which will hopefully demonstrate to them that "I still know you exist". More tomorrow...