Andrew

This last week has been really long and hard. I can only imagine how it's been for my parents and Andrew if it's been this tough for me. Last Thursday, my little brother Andrew was taken into the ER because he was in so much pain. He was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease a couple of years ago, which in itself is rough, and so initially it was thought that this was because of the Crohns. After many tests and him being sent to St. Luke's Hospital here in Boise, Crohn's was ruled out as the cause. More tests were given and on Friday he was diagnosed with cancer. The cancer is in stage four (the worst stage) but hasn't advanced to his bones or brain. He started his first round of Chemotherapy last night and will undergo in-patient treatments for the next four months. (In-patient means that he will have to go to the hospital and stay 2-5 days for his Chemotherapy). We're all scared and worried but we know Heavenly Father loves Andrew and is watching over him. It will be okay. Andrew is being such a trooper - he's already the kindest, sweetest 17 year old kid I know and is being so brave. It's his Senior Year at school and he'll be out quite a bit, but he wants to finish and graduate with his class. I'm so proud of him and how he's handling everything! Please keep him in your prayers.