My prayer is that Anna will get to see for herself just how far God’s hands reach!

Hi Everyone -

I have decided to help out Children’s Medical Center with fundraising this fall by participating in the Red Balloon Run & Relay. Our family feels indebted to Children’s and the wonderful team of doctors and nurses who have taken care of Anna these past several months. The Red Balloon Run & Relay takes place October 9, 2010. I have formed a team named “Team Anna”. If you are interested in helping out – please check it out here. There are several different ways to help.

*You can join the Fundraising Team (Team Anna) and help raise money.

*You can volunteer to help the day of the race, (it’s taking place at Children’s new location on Legacy Drive in Plano).

*You can sign up to run in the 1 mile Fun Run or the 5K.

*You can make a donation to our team.

All of this can be done online. Our team’s donation will be directed to the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

Children’s Medical Center is private, not for profit, and one of the largest pediatric healthcare providers in the nation. Children’s provides tens of millions of dollars in charitable care each year.

Thank you so much for your consideration.

Hi Everyone –

Anna finished treatment about 6 weeks ago. Time has flown by! We had a fun 4th of July, spent time at the beach with Basso cousins, have been hanging out with friends, and just recently Anna and I went to Chicago for Lollapolooza! We went with Anna’s best neighbor friend, Kelly, and her Mom and had a great time. The best part of it all – ANNA IS FEELING GREAT!!! She is enjoying every day! Anna will begin her Senior year of high school this coming Monday – August 16th!!! Thanks be to God!

With recent time for reflection I constantly feel so grateful for all the support our family has received. Anna has felt so cared for and so loved. We all have. Thank you to our wonderful friends and family who have blessed us with so much love and hope. We will never forget all of you who have walked right beside us. We move forward full of joy and hope.

“Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go.” Joshua 1:9

This is Julie Lawson Causey, Carol’s (Anna’s Mom) high school friend, and her daughter, Maggie. They participated in a Relay for Life in Decatur, IL this past weekend. Thank you for honoring Anna. Another beautiful act of love and friendship!!!

Anna’s family just posted the following update on CaringBridge:

Report on Anna’s scans – ALL CLEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

We met with our doctor today to hear this great news! Want to share it with all of you – you who have supported us, lifted us up, hugged us, loved us and prayed for us!!! We will never forget all of the love surrounding Anna and our family these past 8 months!!! God bless you all!

HALLELUJAH!!! Enjoy the rest of the summer! WE plan to!!!!!!!!!!!

Please keep Anna in your prayers (this is all testament to our prayers) and also keep praying for Veronica, Lauren, Claire, McCartley, and Hailey.

Much love to you all!!!

Hi Everyone –

Well – we’ve been home for almost a week! Anna is feeling good, and we all enjoyed the long holiday weekend!

Last Tuesday evening, after five long days for her last chemo, Anna arrived back home to a surprise! A small group of family and friends were here to greet her and celebrate! It was a sweet, beautiful evening. Check out pics from the night AND a video made to honor Anna and her journey – both are below.

So – Anna now has 14 rounds of chemo and 31 days of radiation BEHIND her. And ahead of us – we start this Friday with scans. We’ll meet with our doctors on Monday, the 12th and after hearing “ALL CLEAR” – we’ll learn the next steps.

For now – we plan to enjoy every single day left of the summer!!! We will relax, laugh, vacation with family, and help Anna get her strength back.

Please keep sweet, beautiful Anna in your prayers. And could you please add Veronica, Lauren and Claire – three young women that we have learned about – all with new Ewing’s Sarcoma diagnoses.

“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” Psalm 126:3

A few photos from Anna’s welcome home from the hospital party.

Last week marked the completion of Anna’s chemo treatments. See how this strong young lady is an inspiration to all of us. This video, made by Anna’s family, beautifully captures her journey.

Written by David (Anna’s Dad) this morning at 9:00 am –

As of a few minutes ago, Anna received her last few drops of chemo prescribed for her treatment. She is sleeping comfortably and is in good spirits. I can’t tell you all how much we appreciate all the support and prayers you have offered throughout this incredible ordeal. As Anna started on this journey, none of us knew what to expect. The outcomes so far have been beyond our wildest expectations. Anna has shown such grace and maturity throughout; lifted by your prayers, support and I’m sure help from some special angels.

Praise God, for through Him all things are possible.

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

Team Spokin’ for Anna led by Scotty Perkins was riding this past weekend in the LIVESTRONG Challenge in Seattle. 100 miles in the rain for Anna! We think that’s way worth it!