Pirate Island & Arrrrrrcade!

Brooklyn, Porter, Kimaree, Angelie, & Sherri (Angelie's mom) went to Pirate Island last night. The atmosphere was fun, and Brookie loved it. There was also an "Arrrrcade" where they played a few games. They taught Brooklyn to bend her pointer finger to make a hook, just like a real pirate.

(Notice Brooklyn is still sporting the super hero cape with a new addition of princess shoes!)

One Happy Pirate!

Can you tell how good Brooklyn seems to be feeling? Derek has mentioned to my mom that they have started talking with the doctors about the chemotherapy plan. It is so hard to swallow all this cancer talk when you see how "healthy" and happy Brooklyn is. Derek told my mom that he really is not looking forward to any of the chemo, because he (like the rest of us) is worried that the chemo is what will take her back to feeling crumby again.

The tentative plan for this weekend is that the "Larry Walker" clan will be getting together on Sunday for conference. I will get more details of the chemo plans then. I will be sure to take pictures and interrogate Derek & Angelie for any more or new information.

Derek has applied for a few internships and there is one in particular that seems like it could be such a great fit for their family. We are all waiting to hear back on that! He has had a really hard time finding very many opportunities in this economy! We are all so proud of Derek for pushing through with school this semester even though it has meant not seeing his family during the week. If all goes as planned, he should graduate next December. We have not only been praying hard for Brookie, but also for Derek to be blessed during this crazy time of life.

And then there is Angelie. She is always so positive and such a good mom to Brooklyn and Porter. I don't know many girls her age who have faced these kinds of trials! She is an example to all of us. Sometimes when I get to worrying about Brooklyn, Angelie will make a comment that just sets me at ease. I always think...." Shouldn't we be the ones that are offering her comforting words?"

I feel blessed to have Derek & Angelie in my family! They are pretty awesome!