Monday Chris had Chemo scheduled for 10:30. The weatherman also predicted a dusting of snow. Mimi had planned on coming to our house to keep girlies on Monday but opted to come Sunday evening on the off chance the weatherman was correct. At midnight we woke up to go to the restroom and saw it coming down. Chris asked Lisa if she was going to wake the girls but she said for the first time ever, no. The no was not because she did not want too but because rest was important with the tummy virus, respiratory issues, ear aches, and crud we all had been fighting since the day after Christmas. Mommy kept her fingers crossed the snow would be there in the morning as we always love any amount of snow and try to make the most of it. 

Leia was up a few minutes after 6 excited to see snow on the ground and roof tops. She quickly went and jumped on Ivy to tell her to get ready there was snow. We bundled up to head outside; daddy stayed in the warm bed sleeping although we did wake him to make sure he knew there was snow too. Momma was not out there very long as she was cold and wanted some chill time before going to the hospital. The girls and Mimi stayed out about 20 minutes past Lisa. Loved hearing their squeals of excitement and seeing them enjoy theirselves. 

Snowing at midnight

Girls heading out while daddy slept

Thankful Mimi here with us snapping pictures and enjoying the cold with us

Love to see them enjoying theirselves

The snowballs hurt! They were ice balls

Lots of fun in the back yard

It was so cold mommy headed in but the rest of them stayed out a little longer 

Warming up inside and enjoying hot chocolate topped with whip cream

 
 Breakfast with Mimi before mommy/daddy went to the hospital

Chemo or not getting Chemo was a hard day. No one was telling us why or even bothered telling us we were denied it until Lisa went up to inquire two or three times. We sat in the waiting room close to 2 hours when Lisa told the desk we needed a spot to plug in his oxygen so his portable unit would have enough battery to get us home. Chris was in pain in the wheel chair and wanted to be able to turn on the heater and stretch out in the infusion chair. It was a stressful day in the hospital! Chris ended up throwing up not long after we got in the chair. He slept a lot. Lisa turned on praise music and tried clinging to faith and the hem of of Savior! The doctors have told us there is no cure. We know that God is the only One who can heal Chris! Praying for more time! Praying for healing! Praying for mercy! Praying for good days! Trusting God in His infinite Wisdom and in His plan! 

Sweet girls enjoyed the day outside and at home while mommy and daddy was at the hospital. Thankful Mimi came to the house so they could stay home and enjoy their snow day. Ivy put the little snow man in the freezer to save too
 
Monday night edition. Mommy snuggling with the kids while daddy slept. We have worn masks since just after Christmas trying not to share germs. It is getting tiring but keep praying and trying to do what we can to keep daddy and each other safe

Tuesday, was a home day! So thankful for a day to stay home and rest before school and work starts back on Wednesday. Savoring the last day before the real world starts back from our little break. We spent time outside playing with the rest of the snow, inside resting up for the early morning, outside with neighbors, went for a short momma-daughter walk, swung on the tree swing, played games on the xBox with daddy, and enjoyed a nice family dinner before an early bedtime. Thankful for a break from school and work even if it was not the break we expected or panned out exactly how we wanted with most of us getting the crud but God is good giving us time to rest and recover. Thankful for every moment we get together and memories we get to make and share. Praying the rest of the school year goes well for the girls and God continues a work in our family. 

Morning fun meeting the Sipes new dog, Cooper

Girls headed outside to play with the rest of the snow
Leia decided to throw it at the window for daddy to join in the fun

Ivy had the bright idea to bring the snow inside for daddy
Thankful it was not in long enough to melt
 
Of course they played with the rest of the snow on the trampoline too

It was a good time! Love that Leia helped snapped pics too

Girls came in to warm up but we kept the snow man cool in the freezer

Girls had fun outside while girlies enjoyed the day outside

 
When daddy woke up the girls had fun playing xBox flying planes with daddy; mommy’s heart full watching them! 

Ending the day with family dinner! First time since Christmas Chris had been to the table. Thankful for this moment and memory. Great end to the break getting to spend it together