December Updates

ecember 3  by Craig  "Well, disappointed the Wildcats didn't get the Las Vegas Bowl-but pretty encouraged when Caleb said-"well, we have relatives in Albuquerque, New Mexico." I'm encouraged that Caleb is feeling like he'd like to make a day trip clear across two states to see the Pride of Arizona Band-oh yea and the high powered Wildcat football team."

by Craig 

"Tonight we heard the MHS top two choirs sing for a group outside of school. We were surprised to hear the Men's Quartet-made up of Andy Dell, Eriq Valdivia, Alex Dubois and JD Gish-tell us their name tonight. They are called "Climbing the Mountain," in honor of Caleb. (it is the title of the blog I've written about Caleb's journey). Then these guys sang some great stuff. Later on the guys all gathered round Cal and had him talking and smiling like he hasn't in at least 11 weeks. What a blessing our Mohave Musicical Men are. :)"

by Sarah

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Previous note from Craig, this one from Sarah. Today started with a bit of uncertainty. Which hour will Caleb want to go to school and will the car start when the time came to go? Caleb got up with great intentions but soon lay down and went to sleep . So mid morning I asked him if he still wanted to go to school and if he did he probably should get up know. So he did and my brother jumped the car

 so it was ready and around 9:00 we headed out. We left the car running in the parking lot and went to class. It was great to be in choir. Caleb was able to join in and sing as best he could and really enjoyed being with his choir buddies. After choir we drove to Walmart automotive thinking that if the car would die might as well be close to a battery source. Praise the Lord the car did not die and so we were able to come home. Then in the afternoon he decided to go to history class so off we went. It was nice to be there also. Then we had our weekly music lesson with the amazing Mrs Constanze Bender and then we went off to a concert where two of the MHS choirs performed and did a wonderful job. Nice day. Its so nice to be home during this season. Thank you Lord.

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December 5 

"Caleb was able to go to a few classes on Monday and Tuesday. Today he went to the Dr for chemo. He tolerated this pretty well although he had some nausea on his way home. It was great having Pam and Randyvisiting. They are such a big encouragement. Will see how Caleb is tomorrow and if he'll be able to go to class. His labs were the best they've been since he was so sick. There are some issues with the liver function values so the Dr wants him to have an ultrasound next week to see how its doing. Thank you all for praying. We really appreciate you all."

December 8

"‎Caleb's hanging in there and trying his best to eat and drink as much as he can. He is having issued with high blood sugars so pray that God will help him figure out what and when to eat so his blood sugar will be under control. Today we went and saw the band perform at the winterfest of Bullhead City. They did a wonderful job. Thank you Mrs Ribelin for all the hard work you have put in the band. And thank you band members for practicing so hard and doing so well."

December 11 
Caleb has been readmitted to Sunrise with high blood sugar issues. Please pray that they will be able to regulate this. He will be missing the band concert tonight but would really like to make it to the choir concert on Thursday. Hoping that the band will do well tonight. Hope friends will post pics and videos, hint, hint :-)"
December 16

It seems that we have not updated on Cal for several days. He is still in the hospital getting his blood sugars regulated. He is also having to deal with other side effects of chemo such as low white counts and mouth sores. He is beginning to gain weight so we are happy about that. Finding out that the body is one big chemistry lab. I went to Bullhead yesterday to do some laundry and look at the house  (literally). It was good to see my Mom and brother and Cathleen and the little nephew, Eli. He is getting so big and cute. Craig was with Caleb all day yesterday and they watch some important games. Then Craig went home to be there for Sunday Service. Daniel Kelting preached today. And I got a call at 1130 from Craig and I am thinking why is he calling me in the middle of church service. He informed me that he had nursery duty :-) I think he was really enjoying himself. Anyway, today he came back with the girls and we had a nice visit as a family. Its so nice being all together. I miss those times. I should be going to bed so goodnight. God keeps encouraging us in the way he is healing Caleb, in the way you have cared for him and prayed for him. Today, I was praying that these times of trial would not be wasted and that we would all grow in the Lord as a result.