Father and Son

I ran the Salt Lake City Half Marathon this last Saturday with my son, Michael. We had a great time. It was definitely a neat experience. Even in the rain.

We signed up to run the race with the Huntsman Hometown Heros. Each runner in the program agrees to raise money for cancer research in order to get to the starting line on race day. The money goes to the Huntsman Cancer Institute where I was treated for my cancer. They are a research hospital that is part of the University of Utah hospital system.

After the race we were so excited we looked up more half marathons to run over the summer. For me, it was nice to be out running again. For my son, it was his first race ever, at any distance. I am very proud of him, and honored that he would run this race with me as we gave back to the cancer community.

On the back of my race number bib, I wrote the names of friends and loved ones who have had cancer. I included all of my cancer blogging buddies as well. A few, like me, are still here. (Hi, Fiona and Ang.)

I wanted to remember and pay tribute to some of the finest people I know.

Each Life That Touches Ours for Good

Each life that touches ours for good

Reflects thine own great mercy, Lord;

Thou sendest blessings from above

Thru words and deeds of those who love.

What greater gift dost thou bestow

What greater goodness can we know

Than Christlike friends, whose gentle ways

Strengthen our faith, enrich our days.

When such a friend from us departs,

We hold forever in our hearts

A sweet and hallowed memory,

Bringing us nearer, Lord, to thee.

For worthy friends whose lives proclaim

Devotion to the Savior's name,

Who bless our days with peace and love,

We praise thy goodness, Lord, above.

- Karen Lynn Davidson

Alice Pyne

Thank you, Alice, for touching so very many lives for good, including mine. Well done.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May the legacy you created together bring peace to their hearts this day and always.

Love,
The Chamberlins

It's Lego Time

If your name is Mason or Nolan and your mom has been using the word cyberknife lately, then this is for you.

No, I didn't build this one, but I'll bet you two could. A Lego cyberknife is definitely cool.

We think your mom is pretty cool too.

Sending smiles and prayers for your whole family,

Steve and Carla

Pomp and Circumstance

Westminster College, Class of 2012

The graduate and his awesome family

Steven Curtis Chamberlin

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science
Summa Cum Laude

On June 2, 2012 I graduated from Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Yes, sir. I finally figured out what I wanted to be when I grew up.

I'm the one in the black gown

On the very left of the stage about to receive my diploma

Saying goodbye to one of my professors

Afterwards with my parents

And my sister

And my favorite niece and her husband

And my best friend, Mark

Not to forget the really cool bag pipes

Thank you to all who supported me along the way!

Carole's Service

Please read this post by Shents for a beautiful and touching account of Carole's service.

For Our Favorite Pencil Sharpener

Hi Ang. We are sending you calm and peaceful thoughts as you start back on chemo today.

And something else to keep in mind...

You have our prayers as well.
Much luv, Steve and Carla

A Stitch in Time

So I am going to bed shortly because I get to wake up at 4:30 tomorrow morning. That's because I will be checking into the hospital at 6:00 a.m. for a 7:20 surgery. Remember that incisional hernia I mentioned a few weeks back? It's fix it time.

Plan A is to go in laparoscopically, patch things up, examine the rest of my incision from the inside, maybe have the surgeon tattoo mine and Carla's initials on the back side of my naval and then send me home tomorrow afternoon. I am feeling bloated already.

Here's to a restful weekend.