Our Year In Review. 1/4/2017

Our Year In Review. 

What a year it has been!

Ever since Dad's diagnosis we have learned that the little things in life truly are the big things. We've learned that time spent with friends and family are some of the most precious memories one can have. And we've learned that God has blessed us in ways that we can't even begin to comprehend. 

This year has been filled with lots of ups, and some downs. But I think it's safe to say it ended on a high note. 

We welcomed a new little one to our family- Ms. Hallie Rae Lechler was born on July 4- and what a little firecracker she is! Her personality is really starting to come through, and the love that her big brother has for her is pretty special. 

Mom officially retired from Brenham ISD and is excited to spend time at home with Dad, take friends out to lunch, and continue to watch her little grand babies whenever she is needed. 

And we also are anticipating the arrival of another little one to our family- Mr. Reid Eliot Windham- in 2017. Oh how that little boy is already so incredibly loved!

The ups of 2016 far outweigh the downs, as we experienced a couple of scares with Dad's cancer- one that I would have bet good money on that the tumor had returned. Just another bump in the road and God reminding us that his hand is in the midst of it all. 

Dad continues to be off of all treatments- no more chemotherapy or Avastin- and his last MRI showed no signs of recurrent or residual tumor. After 3+ years, we are thrilled with how well Dad continues to do each day. 

As we look toward 2017, we also look towards a big event for the Glenz Family- our 4th trip to the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation's Run For The Rose. An annual 5k which brings awareness and raises funds to support brain cancer research at MD Anderson. In the last three years our team alone has helped raise over $21,000, and we've brought hundreds to participate as part of Dad's team. 

The foundation has been such a huge part of our journey to beat brain cancer, as I've leaned on them for support and guidance throughout it all. We would love to have each of you join us this year as we flood the course with maroon t-shirts, all with the same goal in mind, to BTHO Brain Cancer. This event is such a boost for Dad, it gives him that extra push and positive energy to continue a fight that is so incredibly difficult, but one he does each and every day with a smile on his face. 

If you would like more information on the run, please visit our team page http://drmarnierosefoundation.racepartner.com/run-for-the-rose/bthobraincancer or send me an email (glenzwhitney@gmail.com). The run takes place on April 2, 2017 at NRG Stadium. It's an event great for the entire family with lots of kid events and free food for all. We will be ordering Team Lar t-shirts again this year, if you are interested in purchasing one let me know, they typically run about $12 each.

The love and support that has been sent our way these last three years is more than we could have ever hoped for- you all have truly helped us each step of the way. We look forward to 2017 and all the amazing things God has in store for our entire family.