We've been really busy around here! I just realized it's been a month since I updated the blog. In that time Madi has had 3 chemo treatment days and 1 LP during one of those days. She's up running around and having fun. A few of our friends have recently commented that Madi seems more like the 'old Madi'. She can still be hypersensitive in different situations, but that is mild compared to multiple hospital stays and delays in treatment.
Things have been going so well, we decided to take a short family vacation during part of the kids' spring break. Madi had chemo on March 13th and we headed out on the 14th. Our first time to Branson was a lot of fun for us and the kids. The weather even got warm (hot) enough that the kids wore shorts and flip flops one day. We even splurged on ice cream to help everyone cool off.
Time was spent in the hot tub on the deck regardless of the temperatures or weather.
I had multiple trips up these stairs. Once the 2 littlest ones got up they had trouble getting down.
After we returned to St. Louis, we did some spring shopping. Sawyer is learning at an early age what it means to shop with a bunch of females. He did great!
The kids got an extra day of spring break thanks to the snow storm that hit the area on the 24th.
I thought things might slow down once the kids returned to school, but we've been running ever since. Spring brings a lot of sunshine and flowers, but it also brings a lot of activity and extra commitments. I have a couple of fundraisers that I'll share with you soon. Also, Kevin's first 5K is tomorrow morning. We definitely want to say a BIG 'Thank You' to all who have contributed. The donations are almost double what Kevin's goal was!
Madi has physical therapy on the 9th and her next chemo treatment will be on the 12th - as long as her numbers are good. She will also be receiving her next IVIG therapy the 12th. Keep her in your prayers!
4 comments:
I'm so glad that you guys had such a good trip. Thankful that the "old Madi" is coming back:o) Always praying for you guys!!
Good to see you all taking a break and having some good times. Much love to you all.
Jes, just now seeing the posts on FB that led me to your blog. Please know that I am praying for Madi (and each of you, since it affects everyone). Our sweet neighbor, a five-year-old, has been undergoing treatments for neuroblastoma, so we are better acquainted than we'd like with the cycle of treatments and so on. We are praying!
Hey, Jessica, just wondered if there's an update? Madi looks so great with her short hair! How is everyone? Much much love to you all.
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