Friday, 19 August 2016

Another encouraging milestone

Yesterday we had the result of Phoebe’s latest scan - which was clear!  The next one is due in November; the three months between each one seems to pass very quickly!  So she has been able to go off with Reuben and her parents for a holiday in France where her main intention seems to be to eat lots of croissants!

We have enjoyed seeing the children for a while on most days of the school holidays, helping Phoebe with reading and writing, or taking the dog out while she has one of her many hospital appointments.  Together with Jon, Heather and Rosanne we all (except Matt) shared a holiday in the Forest of Dean and had a great time building dens, hunting for the gruffalo, paddling in cold streams etc!

Last week Jen took Phoebe to a cafĂ© for hot chocolate with marshmallows and chocolate cake, accompanied by an elderly lady from another Sheffield church who has prayed faithfully for Phoebe all through her treatment and during this period of ongoing recovery.  Margaret was so delighted to finally meet the little girl she has been praying for!


We continue to be touched and grateful for everyone who is still remembering to pray for Phoebe; the clear scan is of course brilliant news but, as we have intimated in the previous blog, there are lots of ongoing challenges to be faced that will require patience, courage and perseverance. We also trust in the one true God who loves us with an everlasting love!

Thanks!

Marcus and Jen
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