Chrissy's Surprise Trip Home

We flew Chrissy home on Thursday, March 20th, to surprise the Bryans. She and Mary came up with the idea a few weeks ago. It also turned out to be perfect, because Mary and TJ couldn't come to Pensacola with us for Spring Break, so Chrissy still got to spend time with them. She and Mary showed up at the teen activity on Friday night, and surprised Joey Bryan. He was SO shocked..it was neat. Then, on Saturday afternoon our whole family went to Fairfax to see Johnny, and he was very shocked to see her walk in, too. What a great time they had playing silly games and laughing their heads off while driving the nurses nuts!! They wouldn't allow me to take pictures, though, so you'll just have to take my word that they had a great day. Teenagers!!

Here are a few pictures I took this weekend.That blur is Chrissy coming from the gate at the terminal. I was so excited to see her, I couldn't stay still enough to get a good shot.This is right before Chrissy got to the airport. They all were trying to hide from my camera.Here I finally convinced them to look at me. I think I bribed them with allowance money or something!! This is on Sunday right before Theron, Chrissy, Sam and I left for Florida.
Here are all four of my kids together.
Here are the twins. Aren't they pretty?? Sweet, too!!

Johnny Update

Hi, as far as I know, Johnny is still in the hospital in Fairfax. We spent the afternoon/evening with Bill, Darlene, Johnny and Joey on Saturday. TJ, Mary, Chrissy, Johnny and Joey spent the day hanging out in Johnny's room while Bill, Darlene, Theron and I went out to eat and then they showed us around the Ronald McDonald House where Bill and Joey stay when Johnny and Darlene are in the hospital. It was nice to have all the "kids" together again....although, Sam had to stay home as she has been sick with a sore throat. Johnny was doing better on Saturday, and they are waiting for his counts to come up, so he can go home. I'll talk to Darlene later today and find out where they are. I am in Florida spending time with Chrissy this week.

Pray for Johnny

Hi, please pray for Johnny today. He is in the hospital in Fairfax. He has a fever and they aren't sure where the infection is coming from. His immune system is pretty much nonexistant right now, so they are hitting him with all the antibiotics, etc. they can, to try to catch it. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your prayers on the Bryan family's behalf.

Chrissy At College

Angela and Kelly are Chrissy's roommates. They are wonderful roommates for Chrissy. We are so thankful that God brought them into her life. Ashley is from our church and is in the room next to Chrissy. She is a sweet girl, too. Kelly, Chrissy, Ashley, and Angela
Kelly, Chrissy and Angela getting ready for Fine Arts
Mary with Kelly and Angela
Awww
Kelly and Angela with Chrissy

Here are a few more pictures from Chrissy. Kelly had them on a flash drive and let her copy them tonight.

Chrissy, Angela and Kelly
Angela, Ashley, Chrissy and Mary

Love this one! That's Mary setting up the camera.

College Days

Chrissy sent these pix to me this evening. They were taken from last semester. We get to see her next week, so I am getting so excited!! Angela, Ashley and Chrissy trying to take pix before a Fine Arts night. Looks like Mary or Kelly was trying to set the camera timer.
Ashley, Angela, Kelly, Mary and Chrissy
Angela, Chrissy and Angela at "our" condo at Thanksgiving
Chrissy, Kelly and Angela with their "fire drill candy"

Udpate on Johnny

Darlene, Johnny, and Joey dropped by for dinner last night. Bill was out of town. I grabbed my camera and tried to take a good picture, but they all ducked down. So, I patiently waited and snapped this one. I know, I am very annoying with my camera, but it is so fun to bug them. This is TJ, Johnny, Joey, Sam, Kristen, & Mary. Johnny is doing well, but still has no immune system. He can't be in big crowds until it comes back up, so please pray it does soon. He loves to go to church and isn't allowed to until the numbers are in the right range. Pray for Kristen's dad, Karl Weaver, as he was just diagnosed with leukemia. He is in the hospital at Duke University for 10 days right now, for the start of his chemo to get it in remission. Pray for his wife, Michelle, as well.