Wednesday, February 22, 2012

The Hansen Family

I am sorry for not updating lately.  I always mean too, but never feel like I can do justice to Cindy's posts on her blog.  Please refer to her blog for more frequent updates:)
http://echansen.blogspot.com/

Atticus has been doing really well.  He is getting his spunk back (Cindy's words). He is adjusting to the treatments, wakes up easily from sedation, and is up and ready to go.  He is up and moving more, having more energy, and is able to do some of the things he loves--like ride a bike, kick a soccer ball, etc.  He has gained quite a bit of weight from the steriods, which makes it more difficult to get around, but he is adjusting and doing amazing.  He is a little over halfway down with his radiation treatments. 

Please continue to keep Atticus and his family in your prayers.  They are an amazing family with tremendous faith, but are going through an extremely hard trial. 

Sunday, February 5, 2012

RS Announcements

Book Club February 7th; "Moon over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool.  March is "Unbroken"

Cannery: Saturday, Feb 11th @ 9am; We need at least 6 people.  If you cannot make it and would like to order, please refer to the link below, contact Loyda Arrington with your order and payment.
Loyda also has a food storage planner software if you are interested in purchasing that.  It helps you plan for any time period, helps calculate how much you need, has recipes, can keep track of what food storage you already have and helps you rotate it, etc.

Empty Nesters FHE Feb.13th @ 7p; Contact Lynn Aanerud for details.

RS Activity: Tuesday, February 21st @ 7pm.  Kevin Hinckley, a BYU education speaker, with be talking on relationships.  Husbands are invited to attend.  There will be a nursery--Please RSVP for nursery to Meagan at my.sentiments.exactly@gmail.com. 

Friday, February 3, 2012

Atticus

Please join our ward in a special fast for Atticus and his family this Sunday, February 5th.

Atticus has completed another week of treatments.  This week has gone more smoothly than the last.  He is waking up easier from sedation.  He is also starting to walk a little better and use the right side of his mouth easier.  The steroids cause him to be super hungry and also put his moods all over the place.  He's been tired this week, but still says the wittiest things.  They are looking forward to a weekend without treatments, especially eating breakfast at a normal time (he normally can't eat until after radiation at around 11am, so it makes for some very cranky mornings).  He has already requested french toast and sausage and told Cindy he'll get back to her when he decides on what else:)

Please refer to their blog for more detailed updates.  They are truly an amazing family and have so much faith in Heavenly Father. 
http://echansen.blogspot.com/