Back 40 Junction

A full tummy from a yummy buffet, lots of rocks, old trains, and attention from Uncle Jordan, Aunt Joy, Daddy, Mommy, and Zion. What more could a little girl want?

Cancer Update

Zach started Chemo on June 29th and has had two more treatments since then. He is scheduled for his fourth treatment on Monday along with a colonoscopy to see if the tumor in his colon is shrinking and to determine the condition of the rest of his colon. We are thankful that the anti-nausea medications seem to work well other then causing some annoying hiccups, so Zach has been able to go to work the day after his chemo. He is on medication through his port for 46 hours after chemo and a nurse has been coming to our house to unhook the needle. She taught me how to unhook it the last time she was out, so I am hoping to be able to unhook him myself after this treatment.

People often ask us how Zach is feeling. Over all he feels pretty good, but he does get tired more easily and is learning to stay home and relax more often. We continue to be thankful for God's help in our weakness.

A Great Surprise

When we arrive home this afternoon Zach and I looked out our back door to find an amazing transformation in our backyard. While we were gone someone worked hard to give us a backyard that we will enjoy spend time in. Zion and Moriah have a great big sandbox (to replace the one that was falling apart and needed new sand) and a cute chair and table set. I am thrilled with the new stone and plants around the back of the house and the potted plants on the patio. Our mystery guests also cleaned and sealed the inside of our fence (it looks much nicer), painted our front porch posts, mowed our lawn, and provided us with a steal fire pit. Such a wonderful surprise.

We are so humbled by all that people have done for us since Zach was diagnosed with cancer. We know that there is no way for us to repay all the people who have blessed our family over the past weeks, but we trust that God will bless each one greatly in eternity.

Bertsch Family Vacation

We just returned from a week at Lake Webster. What fun!!! Zion loved the sand, water, jet ski, and boat. Moriah enjoyed walking around and playing with her cousins. Zach and I played a lot of games and enjoyed a few books.