RHS Homecoming 2006

Kate and Brandon

Riverside Homecoming 2006



Dear Friends and Family,

Just wanted to report in on the events of the weekend and let you know that your prayers on Kate's behalf were answered as she felt good and was not fatiqued for the homecoming weekend!

Friday night's football game was fun but soooo cold! We lasted until halftime and came home to get warm and allow Kate to get to bed early and get some extra rest.

Saturday was sunny and beautiful for the homecoming dance. As many of you girls and ladies can relate, a little pampering goes a long way in making us feel good. Kate enjoyed being pampered by getting her nails and hair done. We just love Kate's hair dresser and are so grateful for her kindness and sensitive heart. Knowing that Kate is not anxious to begin wearing her wig again, she worked with Kate's very thin hair to come up with a cute style that allowed Kate to feel pretty. Kate and Brandon ( her skydiving friend from the oncology clinic) had a wonderful time together at homecoming with Kate's friends.

Sunday we celebrated my Dad's 72nd birthday at Texas Road House- for Pappy's favorite ribs! What a fun family time of laughter and celebration. Praise for a wonderfully loving father and grandfather!

Last week was a difficult week for the girls and me as we said good bye to Matt, who decided to return to China once again. God's presence, grace and love has been very real and has comforted Kate, Maggie and me as we deal with the hurt associated with Matt's departure. In the midst of last week, God reminded us in a very sweet and tangible way of just how loved we are loved by him and our friends and family. On Thursday we were showered with flowers, gift baskets and gift cards that filled our kitchen! We could only marvel at the overwhelming sense of how incredibly loved we are and how abundantly God has blessed us with family and friends from around the globe and the states that would reach out to embrace us with love, and care for us in the midst of a hard week.

We are encouraged and blessed by your friendship and prayers. Thank you for journeying with us.

With joy,
Elaine