March 30th Facebook Post:
Zach and I met with his doctors at IU Health yesterday. The pain specialist was able to change his pain pump medications, so it will hopefully give better pain relief. Zach's Oncologist shared with us that Zach most likely has less than two months to live. He will hopefully be starting Hospice services within the next week. Zach is peaceful about going Home and we both continue to put our trust in Jesus. We are so thankful for the love and support of our family and friends. I was humbled and so blessed by the many cards and gifts I received for my birthday this week.

April 10th Facebook Post:

Our family feels so blessed by the support of our family and friends. Zach continues to spend most of each day in bed, but we are thankful that his pain pump is working to make him comfortable most of the time (He still has moments of intense pain). He is signed up with Hospice and we are thankful that they are able to care for most of his medical needs. His body is weak but I am thankful that he is still able to enjoy conversations with visitors. We continue to rejoice in the work God has done through the Cancer Redemption Project. It is such a blessing to see God using Zach's suffering for His glory. Zach is finding a lot of peace in thinking about Jesus and looking forward to his Heavenly Home. We have been reading books about Heaven to the kids at night, trying to help them understand the Home that their daddy talks about. My prayer is that they will find passion to serve Jesus all the days of their lives.

 

Today's Facebook Post:

Our family enjoyed a wonderful wedding weekend. I am looking forward to seeing how God will use Aaron Gerber and Cassie Bertsch to further His Kingdom. Zach was able to attend many of the wedding events because of the wonderful accommodations that the event hosts made for him. His time at the reception was short and he enjoyed visiting the people who came up to him while he was there. We kept today pretty slow since Zach is tired from the weekend.

 

Hard to believe that a year ago today (March 15, 2012) Zach and I were on our way to Haiti to place children in the first two CRP Homes of Hope.  So many wonderful memories.