Another busy Thursday is behind us and no news is good news. Shannon's blood counts stayed the same, her neuro exam showed no decline in strength or coordination, and her side effects are being managed. She can continue to do whatever she feels up to doing.
We had a couple of friends who have known Shannon her whole life get a chance to see her this week and they were astounded. If you didn't know her diagnosis, you would never believe it. Sometimes I still can't believe it. She looks "normal". The only noticeable change is the acne on her face caused by all the chemicals being pumped into her body. While acne is new for Shannon, she's not the only 7th grade girl out there with pimples on her face! Shannon has completed the first third of her 42 day treatment plan and we are all impressed with her determination and spirit. We have our moments, but we are doing the best we can each day.
Erin carried on with 5th grade life this week: completing the MCA standardized tests, doing the mile run each morning, and goofing around on the bus with her pals. It was Erin's friend Emily's birthday this week and we did our best to embarrass Erin by holding up signs at the bus stop and dancing in honor of Emily. Emily thought we were funny. Erin, not so much ...
The weekend is here. Fireballs are on the pitch tomorrow at 10:00am.
My iPod is trending toward songs about love this week. Check out Adele: Make You Feel My Love; Adrianne: 10,000 Stones, and Alexi Murdoch: Orange Sky ...
