Sad

The past couple days had been filled with disappointments.  Today my heart is broken.  Cristina was a beautiful 6 year old girl that has been back in the bone marrow unit with us.  She passed away this morning.  Two months ago, she had her first stem cell transplant.  She did great, but the cancer was not gone.  She came back 2 weeks ago for a 2nd transplant while we were still in the bone marrow unit.  She passed away into the arms of Jesus.  I couldn't bear to hear her cries of pain.  It seems so unfair for children to suffer like that.  It is hard to understand.

She would always waive at me through the door.  I even had the privilege to do crafts with her.  Her smile would light up the room.  Even when she wasn't feeling well she would still waive.  Her parents faith in our Lord was a testimony to all.  Her dad always has an amazing optimism and a strong faith in God.  Her mom has an amazing strength.  Please pray for Cristina's parents and brother and sister.

On another note we didnt get to come home Thursday because Isaac is sick.  It is the third day that he still has a fever.  I can't be with him, because I cant get exposed.  I want to make it all better.  The longer he is sick, the longer we can't come home.  I am worried for him too.  My heart is aching.  There are some other issues with Nathan, but it is looking very good that we will get released on Monday either.