March 19th

Today was a very very long day. Emily had to have many procedures, including a Intrathecal injection (Spinal) which she had to be put under for. We asked the Doctors to also give her, her shots while she was under, which they did. Then we went to the day hospital and got 2 more Chemo drugs via IV. We had a scare at the end of the day as her rate rate spiked again, but luckily all that was needed was some fluid's via IV. We started the appointment at 10:30 this morning and didn't get home until 7:45. LONG day.

We met with several of Emily's Oncology team today and went over her labs. As we would expect her levels are starting to drop, but Dr. Dahl said she was looking really good and really strong. We can tell by the Doctors smiles and reassurance that Emily is really doing well. He told us that if Tracy and I want he can do an Xray next week to verify we are making progress, but he is so confident that she is by her labs and the way she looks that he doesnt think he needs to until we are done with the 5 week induction period.

Everyone, including Tracy and I, are impressed that through all this Emily has a smile on her face and is taking each challenge like a real champ. I will be honest, it's her smile that sometime keeps Tracy and I going. Emily was really brave today we are just so impressed and in awe of her courage.

Tomorrow is a rest day and we are looking forward to it. Grannie Carol is going to watch the girl and Tracy and I are going to go out to lunch together.

Thanks for all the well wishes and support. I'll never stop thanking you all for this, I can't explain how much it means.