I can't find the appropriate words to express the gratitude and emotion that Zach and I felt Saturday night at the Eagle/Rocky Mountain basketball game. It was awe-inspiring to see the gym packed with "Believe: PFI" shirts and shiny bald heads! I had the opportunity to meet many of you who are following our journey and praying for our family. I knew when Zach was diagnosed that God would be with us every step of the way. But what I didn't expect is how He would use so many friends (and complete strangers!) to bless us. Thank you for an unforgettable night!
Video: I love this guy!
Video: I got to do the honors! I was relieved when I finished to see that Zach has a nicely shaped head to sport his new 'do.
Video: Eagle math teacher, Kasey Krone, braved the clippers and shaved part of her hair. We appreciate your willingness to go all the way but understand your family's desire to see you keep your beautiful curls. Thank you :)
Handsome Zach! I actually prefer the no hair look!
Zach's Family: The Ipsens
The Ingersoll cousins--Elizabeth, Marissa, Savannah and Jessica
Thank you to the person who put together this nice poster for the raffle table. We have it in our home now.
Rocky Mountain students designed the shirt: Believe PFI (Pray For Ingersoll)
Tanner and Cooper Leaf
Parker Leaf was a little nervous about losing all of his hair--I don't blame him. I love the mohawk!
Tanner and Cooper Leaf look fantastic!
Zach and the Leaf Boys
Brave boys!
The Ingersoll Family
Dear friends of Zach's: Nathan White, Brian White, and Rob Rathbun
Dear friends of mine: Darren and Angela VanHofwegen. They drove up from Twin Falls for the game and Angela brought a bag of toys and treats to keep Oliver occupied. He loved sitting on her lap watching the game!
3 braves souls!
Zach and me.
Love those bald heads on the JV players!
Varsity teams gearing up for game.
PFI
Rob Rathbun, Eagle football coach and teacher, losing his hair.
Coach Paul Peterson, Eagle football
Coach Scott Criner, Rocky Mountain football
I love this picture!
The amazing students at Oliver Findley hair school shaved hundreds of head. Zach and I appreciate you so much!
Mohawk!
Michael Vincent, Sawyer Shields, Paul Semons
Eagle football
Eagle football players
The nerves were evident for Trevor, Robert and Riley...
…but once you start there's no turning back!
Dirk Baskett, Gavin Butler, Tanner Foster, Riley Greatorex and Trevor Schwer, Eagle High School
Clay Hatfield, Spanish teacher
Eagle High School
Lucas Younger, counselor
Eagle High School
Eagle High School cheerleader shaved part of her head--she is amazing!
Jessica, Mitch, Zach and me.
Zach and Thad Jones, Rocky Mountain basketball
Mr. Oliver (and Uncle Jared photobomb!)
Oliver rockin' his Rocky purple and Eagle green ribbons in support of Dad
Max sporting his ribbon with pride
Daddy's (not so) Little Guy
I found you blog through a friend on FB!! I just wanted to let you know that my step mom fought this same fight a year ago and she is doing very well!! She had stage 3B not stage 4 but she did chemo and radation for months then had surgery and is currently cancer free!
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ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I cannot WAIT to come squeeze those sweet baby boys! You guys are amazing. Again. Some more ;)
ReplyDeleteAwww. That is just very heartwarming. With all the support you’ve been getting, not only from the family but also from everyone around you, I think Zach will push through this trial. I am also praying for the success of his treatment. All my love and support goes out to you guys. :)
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