Friday, January 23, 2009

Rider


I know I haven't blogged in forever but I just wanted to say how grateful I am to everyone for all of their prayers and love during our scary time with Andy (or Rider as he likes to be called) in the hospital. It was so nice to have such wonderful friends that dropped everything at a moment's notice so that I could go to Utah and help my parents out. And it was so amazing to be with Rider for four days and see how he miraculously felt better so quickly. This can only be because of everyone's prayers and Heavenly Father being so willing to bless such an amazing person like Rider. All of the snakes and other presents he received from everyone really helped his attitude and made him feel so special. He is the most inspiring person I have ever seen and I feel so happy that I could go spend so much time with him! He is on his 8th week of chemo already and is responding really well to the treatments. He goes into the hospital every Wednesday saying "I LOVE CHEMO" so I can only imagine how his attitude is helping others going through the same process. We had such a fun time over Christmas with him watching our UTES in the best bowl game ever! Anyways, thank you thank you thank you friends and family! We love you all!

5 comments:

Camie said...

I wish I could have done more! He is such a beautiful person and an amazing example. From what I have heard, it seems like he was doing better than most people just days after nearly dying from the pneumonia, not to mention the lymphoma on top of it all. He's a true Rider!! We love you, Andy! You're in our prayers!

Emily said...

Your brother sounds like an AMAZING person, Wylie. I hope to meet him in the near future. Rider is obviously a strong person and with a great attitude that will help him heal faster! The group picture is SO beautiful of all of you. Keep in touch. Mark and I miss you and your family.

Heather said...

I a so glad you posted this. I have heard so much about Rider but have never even seen a picture. I can see why kids and people love him. Glad he is doing better.

Erin Ellsworth said...

I love Andy and am so glad that he is doing better. I am also happy that you were able to go to Utah. Keep us updated on how he is doing. I have not seen everyone for so long and I sure miss you all.

Jessie said...

We love you, Wy-Wy!