Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Homeward Bound

To the delight of Ken, Olivia, Joshua, Grace, Eleanor, Noah and everyone reading this blog, Joy came home today. Her children made a banner in honor of the occasion. She will be home until the 30th. Hooray!

Because, she is still weak, she still cannot accept visitors. She wants everyone to know, however, how much she loves them!

The OTHER good news is . . . her cancer is currently in remission!

20 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh, Joy, FOR JOYTHAT YOU ARE HOME!!!!

OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND LOVE TO ALL OF YOU!

OF COURSE, I, LIKE SCORES OF OTHERS, I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU, BUT WILL BE SATISFIED TO KNOW YOU ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

LOVE, LOVE LOVE, TRICIA AND MARK

Anonymous said...

Yeah! We are SO glad that you are home. Wrap your arms around each other and enjoy your time together!

We send our love.

XOXO,
Matt, Erin, Sam, Jonah & Josh

Charles Graham said...

Joy and Ken -

We are SO happy to hear that Joy is able to be at home and that things are looking positive!

Love,
Charles & Dawn

Anonymous said...

Just so happy you get to be home with your kids. Hope their energy and love replenishes your strength quickly. Have just been feeling so grateful that you're improving and for the excellent medical care you're receiving. Thinking of you everyday and praying for continued healing.

Love,

Steph

Anonymous said...

WELCOME HOME, JOY! I was so thrilled to read that you were able to come home yesterday. What a blessing - and just in time for Thanksgiving! Congratulations on your wonderful news of the remission :-). I know you will enjoy being at home with your lovely family and please know we are thinking of you and will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Love,
Vicki & Chris Sanford

Travis & Kiji said...

Joy, we are so happy you are home with your wonderful family. You have been in our prayers, we love you so much.

Travis, Kiji & family

Melissa said...

Oh that is the best news I have heard all day...this will definitely be a Thanksgiving to remeber!

Ginger said...

We will all feel very thankful to know that you will be home for Thanksgiving.

Love, Ginger & Family

Unknown said...

We're so happy for you and your family, Joy. Happy, happy Thanksgiving. :)
Misty & Mike Mayfield

L.and.R said...

Hope you are enjoying your time at home!! Thankful for the news that Darren is a match!! Thankful the cancer is in remission!! Thankful for our friendship!! Think of you often and will smile on Thanksgiving to know you are home with your family.

Loves,

Lori

Anonymous said...

We are thrilled you are home and your brother is a match! This si wonderful. Our prayers continue for you and your wonderful family.

Love, Scot, Cathy, and the kids.

Holly said...

Joy!!
So happy to hear that you are home! Enjoy! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!

Love, The Yeagers

Anonymous said...

We're pleased to hear of your progress, Joy, and we wish the best for you as you face this adversity. We know a little bit about adversity and the pain and fear that always accompany. And we know that there is comfort in the understanding and love of friends. When all that can be done is being done, then friends can only stand by, ready to help when called upon. So we stand by, with the warmest of wishes and a huge measure of admiration for your ability to endure it well. In saying that we refer also to
Ken and all of your family members who stand beside you in this difficult time. Bob, Jessica and all the other Alsops.

Anonymous said...

Sister Joy,

Alma 37:37 On this day of Thanksgiving, how our hearts are full of thanks unto Him who hears our prayers on your behalf.

Best wishes always.

Jill Lewis said...

Happy Thanksgiving Joy and Ken. With faith and love we continue to pray for you and your family.
Love,
Arian and Jill Lewis

Marianne Jenkins said...
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Marianne Jenkins said...

Hello,

I'm writing to you on behalf on Rulon and JoAnn Teerlink. They send their love and blessings.

Anonymous said...

That is so wonderful Joy has been able to be home for a few weeks.

We love you guys and continue to pray for you.

Love,
Kristen Lee and family

Gubler said...

Dear Joy and Ken,

Welcome home! We are so thankful for the good news.

Love,
Wendy Kay and Josh Gubler

Anonymous said...

We have been out of the country for more than 2 weeks, and I was so anxious to check your update upon our return. I can't express how thrilled I was to get the happy news that your borther is a match and that you could be home for a few weeks with your family. You have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly! I am sure that Ken and the kids are just thrilled beyond words to have you near again!

All of our love to you Joy!
Laurel, Ric and Family