My thoughts.....

It is hard for me seeing these pictures of Jude. He is not the same little boy he was several months ago and will come out of all of this changed to one degree or another. He is undergoing serious treatment. It is a reality Jeni and I have talked about. She is not overly saddened by this I think because ultimately all she wants is for her son to survive this. He is getting the best treatment. If there are effects of the treatment...she can handle those. I still applaud my friend Jeni for the champion she is for her son. Sometimes I think I try not to think of all of it too deeply because it makes me too sad. The comfort and happiness (at some level) I feel comes from seeing the smile on Jude's face. And to know he is handling this all so well. And when I have the opportunity to talk with Jeni on the phone...well, that makes me happy too. She is such a strong person. I want her to see these words too and know how amazing I think she is. And how much I wish I could do more for her and Jude. I know there are so many people that feel the same. I literally am counting the days til they can come home....I'm sure everyone feels the same about that too!!!! I KNOW they wish they were home. And I can't wait!!!!!