On January 27, 2011 Eric Merkley was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. An aggressive cancer that we hope and the doctors to this point seem confident that is contained to one spot on his leg. Treatments and recovery will be long and painful. Friday, October 31, 2014. Being back home has been BUSY! People ask me how the adjustment has been but really I have been to busy to sit down and think about it. so great! I love you all. Tuesday, August 19, 2014. These two were so happy to see ea.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015. There are moments which mark your life. Moments when you realize nothing will ever be the same and time is divided into two parts, before this, and after this. January 13th was the day that marked 3 years in remission for Jackson. What a wonderful day for us! Monday, August 18, 2014. Monday, September 30, 2013. A perfect way to wrap up National.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Look Where We Have Come From. Thank you to everyone for all you have done for us not only this last year but for the rest of our lives. I hope one day we can repay half of what has been given to us. Okay so on to some amazing news! Tabitha and Clay Shurtleff. Friday, February 17, 2012. Thanks everyone for all you have done for my family for the last year, you guys are the best. We love each and everyone of you. No News is Good News.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Our family has been planning a trip to Disneyland since October 2011. The girls were REALLY looking forward to it but I was verging on the point of going crazy.

Come What May, And Love It. Andrew is currently in remission from his cancer, after finishing his 5 rounds of chemotherapy. He is a healthy, happy toddler. Monday, May 28, 2012. A whole year gone by. Andrew did so well during the ECHO.

Sunday, September 30, 2012. My heart was so full yesterday with so much emotion, I knew this was going to be a hard day for our family but I also felt a strong need to be there. I needed to let the families that are still battling this terrible disease that they are not along, that there are people fighting this battle with them. I needed to hug the parents that where there for us in our time of need. I even needed to see Elliott, the dog that prayed for Tanner.

Thursday, September 29, 2011. I am so incredibly grateful for 5 healthy children that I love more than life itself! THAT IS SO HUGE! Monday, April 11, 2011. Who will remind the ki.

Monday, January 30, 2012. I have realized from the help of a friend. So here is to a NEW start! I am reminded about how sacred good friends really are! Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Mom, I get to be the mummy! The program was cute! Saturday, January 23, 2010.

Cameron, Miranda, Benjamin, Emily Elizabeth, Ammon. Monday, July 30, 2012. My parents were able to join us in our expedition across 7 states in four and a half days to our destination. Which was a life saver. Number one reason was two very car sick boys. Number two it was nice to have the company along the way. It felt so good to see the Arizona State line! Our new place to live. But for right now I feel like this. Monday, June 11, 2012.