Back @ Apt.
Emily had a WONDERFUL time at “homie home” this past weekend. 
She got to visit with friends and family and shared her birthday party on Sunday with the same! Emily has a huge appetite these days and even got to sneak a piece of birthday cake before we officially had cake time! 
The kids swam in the pool and the adults enjoyed some quality fellowship time, well, mostly the Moms because Dads were in the pool with the little ones! And you shoulda seen Paw Paw! 
Emily clung to his neck while in the deep end of the pool!!!
After swimming Emily was surrounded by everyone while she opened the enormous pile of birthday presents. With each opening she smiled and giggled, 
as did the other little ones, and each time she opened a card with dollars in it, well she was really excited! She would count it then roll it up and hide it. I asked her what she was going to do with all that money and she very adamantly told me, “I’m gonna buy toys, toys, and more toys!.” Imagine that! I also asked if I could borrow some money and she said “NO!” 
We ended the day with a hamburger & hotdog cookout and birthday cake. Everyone had full tummies and the children probably slept well because they were bound to be exhausted after such a fun filled afternoon of playing and swimming in the beautiful, hot, sunshiney day! 
Emily was tired for sure and her Nana took her & cousin Shelby on home to rest while we cleaned up.
Dawn, Emily & Granny Mom left for Duke on Monday morning. Emily was scheduled for a 3:00 radiation treatment. Eddie will go up on Thursday, 8/23 (EMILY’S BIRTHDAY!!!) and hopefully bring them home for the weekend. Please continue to pray for pain relief for Emily with this radiation. Remember what a strong little girl she is and how hard she is fighting this cancer. Always remember her Mommy & Daddy as they are constantly by her side seeking the Lords Will. Trey is at home with Nana & Grandaddy and busy with football practice and getting ready to start school next week. It is a busy time for all the family.
Will update more when I hear from Emily! If you need her address to send birthday cards to her in Durham, email me shotopsail@aol.com
Love, Stephanie
“Faith moves mountains, but you have to keep pushing while you are praying.” — Mason Clooey
