Team Watson

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

What a weekend

What a wonderful weekend. We’ve had this weekend on the calendar for months and honestly, as the date drew near, we didn’t anticipate being able to go just due to the timing of Amanda’s treatment. Once again, and praise God, she continues to surprise me. While I could see at times she was running on empty, she knew when to sit out and take it easy. I did my best not to hover, constantly ask her how she was feeling or stay by her side the entire time. What a challenge that was! With family, Amanda does seem to be a little more independent, but still likes for mom to be around in case she needs to talk, and I have grown to love those moments.

The change of scenery this weekend seemed to do Amanda good, and considering she had just completed her chemo medication, I am still amazed that not only did we go, but that she was able to play and have a good time. It was an answer to prayer and gives me bright hope for future rounds of chemo.

While we are home and in our routine, for me, the reality of Amanda's illness is very different than when we are out and about with other people, even if it is family. It sits heavier on my heart during those times and I struggle to not let it overshadow my own enjoyment. It is at those moments that I need to remember to simply trust God's sovereignty and enjoy the day. At times, that is often easier said than done.

Today Amanda is feeling good and we have a pretty laid back week ahead of us. This afternoon we are off to a sixth grade class mixer at Cherry Berry for Brandon. That is hard to fathom - I have a sixth grader! The kids will spend tomorrow with the Smith cousins and then this Friday, she will receive her second medication along with her antibiotic medication, both by transfusion. Tom had a meeting this morning, so the kids and I were lazy. Isn’t it funny how you need to recuperate after vacation?

As I look at the pictures, I am filled with thankfulness. We are blessed.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights. James 1:17

Watson Weekend, Part 2

Yes, the three dads are in there with all the kids! Best. Dads. Ever.

Look out....here comes Uncle Clint!

It seems you CAN do a cannon ball, even in a kiddie pool...

And the kids loved every moment of it

Amanda helping the little ones practice going under water.


Happy, happy, happy!

Not a safe place for rest and relaxation. Just sayin'.....

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Maw Maw didn't mind getting wet at all - especially since it meant getting to hold these precious two!

The one behind the camera rarely gets caught, until now.

Greyson loves baby Jem - but who doesn't?

The Killeen cousins with Aunt Sandy - look mom - he's not crying!!

Jem was napping, so they waited....

....and waited.....

....until finally he was up!

A lap full of sweetness!

Papa has the golden touch when it comes to getting Jem to nap!

Oh yeah, rockin' out with Rock Band

Rock on Abby!

You never know what you will find these two up to....

More baking, and doing a little math while we are at it.

Me and my helpers - another successful and yummy batch of Chocolate Molten Cakes, or as we started calling them 'Lava Cakes.'

Waiting on snow cones..

I'd say he is enjoying his ice cream!

Like mother, like daughter, we both got banana with cream. :)

Nothing better on a hot day than ice cream!

Look at those smiles! We had been looking forward to snow cones for days!

We had an amazing, fun-filled, blessed weekend.

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Our Watson Weekend - Part 1

Welcome to our new Team Watson blog! For previous entries, please visit Amanda's page on Caring Bridge.

What better way to share with you how Amanda is doing than through pictures! A picture is worth a thousand words...I hope these convey what a wonderful time we are having.