Things went kind of sideways for us at the end of the year....2 days before Christmas, we were blindsided when what we thought was a lingering softball injury quickly turned into a rush to get blood panels, CT scans, and a bone marrow biopsy. The next few weeks, weeks typically full of holiday joy and the excitement of the new year, were instead full of uncertainty. We dug into the day-to-day activities and tried to stay present and hopeful. We received an official diagnosis last week... Will has cancer- Multiple Myeloma. Kind of rare for his age group, but nonetheless, here we are. The doctors are positive that this is a very treatable form of cancer and that Will can expect relief from his pain and discomfort soon. There are still several tests/scans that are being run and we have a very thorough, if complicated, treatment plan. *Update* Will has stopped chemotherapy in advance of his stem cell harvest and transplant. His transplant is scheduled for June 12th and will require a 3 week hospital stay at Karmanos. If all goes well, he will be home in time for celebratory fireworks on the 4th of July 🎉 Following the transplant, Will is going to be out of work for another 3-4 months before his immune system is strong enough for him to return to a group setting. We are truly grateful for our tribe. Thank you to those who have shared in this part of the journey. Your generosity with your time and attention- helping us juggle work, kids, appointments, etc. or listening to our fears and concerns, is greatly appreciated. We have a long road ahead, but we believe in our ability to meet this challenge just like all the others, with love, perseverance, and GRIT.