1/19 - On the saddle again :-) 12 of 26 doses done

From Momma:
-She's back on the saddle at Texas Road House her new favorite place. She still wanted it even after her chemo.
Praying she handles this new format of chemo.
Next round Friday the 24th but it will be out-patient.
12 rounds down and 14 to go....come on July we want to be finished!!!
We praise you Lord for healing her and keeping us in Your hands while we go through this trial.

Found this pic today and had to share

From Grandpa David:
-Julia finished this round of chemo this afternoon. Bet you all can't guess where she wanted to go next. Yep, Texas Road House this is her new favorite place to eat now. We had taken Andrew and the bigger kids shopping for some clothes for Andrew. Afterwards we took the kids over to see Julia at the hospital. She was glad to see them, and so was Ahna she went around hugging them all. When they released Julia we all went and ate supper together. We had to let them know it was Julia's birthday Sat. so they brought the saddle and did the 1-2-3 Yeee Haaaaaa. Juls was so excited she said, "I just love this place." Everyone is now back home and we wait to see how she handles this new format for her chemo this was the first time giving it to her this way. Pray that she keeps doing good she is finally starting to eat a little bit better. Thank you Lord for our little angel!!

1/18 - Stand UP!

From Grandpa David:
-Julia is at Children's getting another round of chemo. She seems to be doing very well with this round so far. We went to see her and first thing she says, "What took you so long," second thing, "Did you get me a lollipop," LoL Yes we got a Lollipop. Huge smile on her face. We also picked up a sweet tea before getting there, I didn't want get in trouble for that. Ahna was also excited to see us and wanted us to take her walking. She wanted to escape the room for a while, so her and I went down to see Janet she was on the 8th floor in isolation. Janet is still running a fever and will have to be there a couple more days. If everything stays on track for Julia she should come home tomorrow night. We all continue to thank the Lord for all he has done for Julia, and Pray for all the other children and their families the are living through this same heartaches that we have. May God heal each and everyone of these Angels!!!

From Grandma Carol:
-Visiting Julia she had to put on a show [Stand UP! video of Juls]

1/17 - TMNT get chemo too! 2 more doses down!

From Momma:
-Juls aka Leonardo is doing great trying to eat some pizza cause we all know that's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles favorite.
2 chemos done and one more tonight.

1/14 - A prayerful mother's view on cancer

From Momma:
-I've heard so many people who have cancer and age doesn't matter. It's an epidemic. I think to myself it wasn't always like this and what has changed. Cancer used to be rare. Sure we can say our food is so processed our water is poisned and our air is toxic.
I'm going to tell you what I think the real issue is....I believe it's sin. Not just our own individual sin but the sin of our nation.
God's blessing has been removed from us and sickness now is rampant!
Julia was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer I never thought for a minute that God gave it to her but I know we live in a imperfect world.
I did what I knew from the Bible to do....to fall face first on the ground and cry out to God for forgiveness and for healing.
I had faith that he heard my cries and He would heal her.
We know today that Juls is cancer free. Not because of doctors or chemo but because of God and His healing.
Can you imagine if all God's people cried out to God for forgiveness and healing on our nation and our lives. I truly believe then God would again bless our nation and heal us. Juls is a testimony that He is still here and is listening and wants us to turn to Him!!
In that I praise you Lord and thank you!!

-Went to the Chinese restaurant and was blessed by a stranger.
This has happened several times.
I want all of you to know I appreciate everything.
I pray that God blesses those who have blessed me. I cannot begin to pay back what this community has done for me, but I can pray that God will bless this community and every single person who has helped Juls in any way!!

1/13 - No cancer, NONE!

From Momma:

-Can anybody guess where we are? Juls just had a drs appointment. Doctor said there isn't cancer ANY WHERE in her body.
The bone they took out they sent for pathology and the results were again amazing. No cancer in the bone. Her doctor was amazed!
So I say again she doesn't have cancer anywhere.
My God is amazing

From Grandpa David:
- We had a wonderful Sunday with our family. Went to church and in came Julia holding Mommy's hand all dolled up with matching cap she was walking on her leg again putting weight on it and having the biggest smile on her face. We all just turned and watched her she made quite the entrance. During church Aly was baptized and what a glorious thing that was to see also. After church we all went to Chinese restaurant for dinner it was Breydan's birthday so our whole family was there for dinner. Afterwards we went to Jamie's house for cupcakes and ice cream. It was so nice all the kids went outside to play there are 3 swings on Jamie's swing set and they were all full. Julia got in one and that girl had a great time she wore several of us out pushing her. I think she must have swung for a couple of hours. What a wonderful day the Lord had provided and we were all blessed to be able to enjoy it together. Today Julia will go back to doctor to see how her leg is doing we are expecting a good report!!!!

-Each time Julia goes back to the doctor the news gets better. Doctor McDonald is a excellent doctor and usually doesn't show a lot of emotion, but today with Julia even he had a smile. He told Rachel and Richie that they had looked at Julia's bone every way they could, and her cancer is gone. After her leg surgery he came to talk with us then and said then that there was no sign of the mass. We thank God for taking Julia in His arms and healing her and for using her to bring a awaking to His people and to show us His power and mercy. When I got the news of how bad Julia's cancer was back in August I cried, "NO God not her, not her," I couldn't understand how or why, but we put our trust and faith in Him and God lifted all of us up and showed us His love. He blessed us with a community that also surrounded us with love and people all over the world that we have never met giving up Prayers for Julia joining us through this. I thank the Lord and I thank each of you!!

1/12 - Birthday and baptisim!

From Momma:
-Aly was baptized this morning.
We are so blessed.
With Julia's healing, Kenzie's adoption and Aly's baptism.
So exciting.
Also I want to invite everyone to a Praise Service at First Baptist in Owensville on Friday the 24th. I'm not sure on the time yet but it will be evening. This will be a service praising and thanking God for the healing He has given Juls
So please come out and join us.

1/9 - Just BEING at home

From Momma:
-It's hard for me to post when we are home....
Juls is feeling good.
She started eating again today.
Yay!!
She's watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...her new favorite.
She's counting down till her birthday. ...only 16 more days and she'll be 4.
Praise be to God that she'll see four.

From Grandpa David:
- We got to have breakfast with Julia and family at McDonald's this morning, Julia managed to eat about 1/4 of her pancakes which is a big improvement. Later I heard she had ate a whole grilled cheese sandwich and was wanting more. You go girl! So happy she is finally wanting to eat again. Julia will be getting her leg looked at on Monday then will resume chemo treatment on Friday. I am so thankful that God has shown his blessing on Julia and her body healing her of this awful cancer. I ask God to continue to lift Rachel and Richie up through this long process Julia will still be receiving 15 more rounds of chemo. I can't wait for the day that Julia will be able to walk down the hall and ring that bell signaling that she is done and cancer free what a glorious day that will be praise the Lord.

1/7 - Schedule changes

From Momma:
-Trying to find anything that this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle will eat! She hasn't eaten much today...she's gotta start eating soon.
They changed her schedule so now they will check her leg next Monday and start chemo the following Friday. Which breaks my heart cause I really thought we'd have January free and would be able to celebrate her birthday outta the hospital. It doesn't really matter to her but it really bothers me. But I guess we are getting the chemo train back on track and on to the finish line.
15 more rounds to go 11 done.

From David:
-Julia's schedule has changed again. She now has to go back to the doctor Jan 13th which is Monday for her leg, and then start back with chemo on Fri. We thought they were going to give her 6 weeks to recover with her leg, but Rachel received a call today changing all that. Julia is doing really good but still is not wanting to eat. Thankfully she is drinking sweet tea and choc. milk. She wanted some chicken on a stick from Chinese restaurant so I took her some, but by time I got there she was sleeping. I hope she will still want them when she wakes up. Rachel removed a lot of the bandage from her leg today and changed the dressings now the bottom of her foot is unwrapped and we are hoping that she will try and walk on it some. We are just so thankful for all the progress she has shown in such a small time Thank the Lord.

1/6 - Mary doesn't want to talk about it!

This is Mary, one of Julia's friends from Children's, you may have met her in one of the dance, wig, or slumber parties, or chemo color comparison photos.

She's quite the song writer, though she has apprently decided to be a doctor!

Here's her song video, thank you Becky and Rachel for sharing!

 Also, here's  a snow Team Juls photo, still representing!

1/5 - Hopping with PawPaw

From Grandpa David:
-Julia is home enjoying herself the best she can. She is trying to hop on one leg to get around the house. She's been playing, laughing, and showing that great smile. She can start putting some weight on her other leg when she feels comfortable with it. Praying that everyone is home safe during this nasty winter storm. Richie had to work 12 hrs. last night and will have to be out in it again tonight. Pray that these MODOT workers have safe travel as they try to keep our roads open. Because of their great work I was able to go down to Rosebud and take Miss Julia a sweet tea and Mommy a Dr. Pepper I needed to go down to the store for a couple of things and used that for a excuse to stop in and see Juls.