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Strolling down memory lane. BYU campus.

Another dose. Another week spent in Sacramento. Aaron drove to California again; Sunday to Thursday and he will fly back tomorrow and be home for Thanksgiving. He didn't have any side effects from the last dose. No migraine, chills, etc. He is experiencing painfully dry skin and the lovely red rash he had while on Tarceva. All small prices to pay for a treatment that works. 

We are grateful that the Lord opened this door for Aaron to be a part of this drug trial. There is no question in my mind that this is what he needs to be doing right now. It is a humbling feeling when we realize how involved the Lord is in our lives. How much He cares about each detail. How He opens doors for us, strengthens, comforts, and loves us. It is comforting to know that what we are experiencing is a part of what He has planned for our lives. It looks nothing like the plans we made for ourselves 15 years ago when we got married, but if this is what the Lord's will looks like in our lives then so be it.

"The issue for us is trusting God enough to trust also His timing. If we can truly believe He has our welfare at heart, may we not let His plans unfold as He thinks best?" 
Elder Neal A. Maxwell

Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for all your prayers and encouraging comments.

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  1. AlisonNovember 22, 2016 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful expressions of gratitude, and finding the good even when life goes differently than you'd planned. You are a light to many.

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  2. UnknownNovember 22, 2016 at 3:52 PM

    Amen to Alison's words. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. Hang in there!

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  3. UnknownNovember 25, 2016 at 5:54 AM

    We are all so grateful for your beautiful example. Love you all. Mary Kay Lewis

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  4. JillNovember 27, 2016 at 7:40 AM

    You are loved by all the Paul Johnsons!!

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  5. Kate and EricNovember 29, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    Wow! What a journey. I admire your faith! That's so important. I was a sister missionary with Aaron in Brazil. I see he's getting treat mentioned in Sacramento. My family & I live in a suburb of Sac. If Aaron needs a place to stay or rides or anything when he comes here, our home is open & we'd be happy to help in any way. Please let me know. -Kate Nuttall (formerly Sister Hall), feel free to contact me if I can be of assistance, kateanderic1@gmail.com

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