You had a great day today! Making up for yesterday I suppose. You are finally on the mend from your illness ( the virus) and you had to be NPO for a back poke and had to get your Vinc in clinic. You were so hungry and I didn't know how to help you understand why I couldn't let you eat that stupid banana until after your nap "downstairs" ( in the Rapid Treatment Unit). Your buddy Robert the PA was not there and neither was your favorite therapy dog, Oliver. Your numbing cream wore off too quickly and you felt your port access. You did luck out and escaped another blood transfusion. Your crit (red blood) was only 22, but Doc said since your pre red cell count was high, you get a week off of oral chemo to recouperate instead. Sounds good to me! I'm sure you still feel poopy, but you sure don't show it.
We had so much fun at the State Fair today. Thanks to Hopekids! We met up with Carson and Jodi. They're great, and the 2 of you are just natural buddies. Two peas in a pod. You rode the rides. Your first time ever doing anything like that. Your smiles were huge!!! You loved the dragon roller coaster, the train, the helicopter the carousel, the cars, and the dragon spinning thing. You got to see cows, goats, sheep and even baby pigs. You watched the pig races very patiently sitting next to Carson. It was cute. Later on I took you with the young men and young women to Hollywood Connections. We were supposed to go roller skating. I was going to push you in the stroller, but they ended up mini golfing instead. So, more rides for us! Luckily your sissy was there to enjoy the fun with us. More roller coaster, carousel, balloon lift and even a bus ride. I love to see you and your sister playing together. It makes me so happy. As I was watching you and Mikayla spin on the balloon lift, I couldn't help but wonder if you were getting nauseated. But then I realized that's probably just a normal everyday feeling for you anyway. Kinda made me sad. And I thought about how fearless you are. Going fast, up and down, you loved it all. That's just who you are. Strong and fearless. Easily comforted, and forgiving of life's mishaps. I love that about you. I wish that I could be half the person you are all ready!