Wednesday, January 5th

Since yesterday's posting, we had the results back from the blood tests.  Michellie's counts have all risen past where she was when we started the chemo.  We are thrilled.  Michellie can stop her shots each day for the hormone's and this makes her and dad very happy.  Now she just has to endure the smoothie concoctions from Mom and the extra vitamins while she regains her energy for next week!

Today Michellie made a full day of school happen.  She spent the day in the learning center on her own, but she was able to work on her English assignments, connect with her friends, enjoy lunch with everyone, and spend time in a different place.  Her head is bothering her at the crown and some of her hair continues to fall, but a little Tylenol and a whole lot of balances from Mom and Michellie is now nodding off for a presupper snooze. 

The evening will be a quiet one as we let Michellie regain energy, and eat.  She still has a huge appetite.  For the first time - probably ever - we are going through the veggies and fruit faster than we can restock.  Our diets have never been so healthy!

The snow stopped in the night, and this morning was blue sky and sunshine.  It really was a gorgeous day.  David and Michelle were able to get out for a nice walk along the river this morning, and it felt great to breath the great outdoors in.  Our Christmas tree continues to smell fabulous, and the sound of snow sliding off the tin roof as it melts is grand.