Yesterday you turned 2. Your birthday was not your average two year old bash; we did that last weekend. On the 20th your mommy threw you a giant party at a local gymnastics club with 50 of your biggest fans. Yesterday your mommy had her prayers answered. She was given the surgery she has been wanting since they uttered the words stage 4 terminal cancer. Your mommy was a rock star. Dr. Sheppard removed one whole lobe of her liver during a 6 hour surgery and your mommy was up within a couple of hours talking about you, smiling, and most importantly praising God.
Oaklen, I am sorry that for the majority of your life that cancer has had to be part of your routine, but I believe more than anything that The Lord will use this for good. I pray for you that this becomes part of your amazing testimony. I pray that you have a beautiful life and that you always know how much you are loved. Your mommy prays multiple times a day that you know and love Jesus at a young age. Jesus definitely loves you little man.
It might be hard for some to understand how a Savior that loves so deeply would allow one of his children to go through cancer. I can easily say that this has happened to bring your mommy to The Lord and to use her to speak His truths and to show others that miracles do happen. Yesterday was a miracle!
Oaklen, on your 2nd birthday your mommy was given more time. The fact that this surgery was so successful means that she gets two more surgeries that will also work to remove tumors from both of her lungs. We are praying for the words, NO EVIDENCE of DISEASE (Ned's). At this time there is no cure for your mommy's type of cancer, but guess what? There could be. 5 years in cancer time is like a lifetime. There is no reason that we should ever doubt Jesus. He can and will perform miracles on a daily basis. As your mommy said last night you were her miracle two years ago.
Little man I am so thankful to be your Auntie and can't wait to watch you grow up to be a wonderful man. Happy birthday and may your 3rd year of life be the best ever!
Love
Auntie Sunshine
