all the day and all the night...

This is photo of Elijah when he was about 18 months old. He shared smiles sparingly back then. He had already been through so much. He has made up for lack of smiles early on. He is filled with joy now. Out of the blue, he told me..."I like you...all the day and all the night." So much of what he says is echolalia..he repeats what he has just heard or read. But, this was a genuine expression of his love. It was a gift that chokes me up everytime I think of it.
I love you Elijah...all the day and all the night. 

We are on the countdown now...
Work Up week for the bone marrow transplant starts on July 5th. These days are outpatient work up times to get him ready for transplant.
Admission date is scheduled July 19th. That is when the chemo will begin.
Transplant day is scheduled for July 28th.

My head is filled with details that need to be taken care of to get everyone ready for this long, emotional season of our lives. My heart is filled with emotion and blanketed in peace... That is when I kick out the fear that wants to fill my heart and mind. It is my enemy right now. But, I remain confident that God will do what is best for each of us. He had all the details laid out before we ever began walking down this path. And he will love us all the day and all the night...