Emily had her labs yesterday and her ANC level is zero. She has no ability to fight off anything she might be exposed to. We are keeping her home from school to be careful. This afternoon she went to a Lisa's Tea Treasures with a friend. Overall she has been doing really well. She has been active and in a good mood. This evening she has been throwing up; we resumed IV chemo today.
Her appointment with the NP today went well, and she will get her labs drawn Friday. I drove her to the hospital today while Tracy dropped Haley off at our friend Dara's. When we got to the hospital Emily took the lead, like she owned the place. She told me where to sign in, where to get my parking pass, and the quickest route to the Oncology Clinic (of course I've done these things a million times already). When we got to the Oncology Clinic she insisted on opening the door for me, and told me how to check in. "Just say Emily Pepper, that's it." Given that she has to be there, it's nice to see such confidence about what's going on and what she has to do. She will be done with the second phase of chemo next week.
Em's new hair
Happiness is a new head of thick hair.
Buddies
Dec the Halls
Emily decorating tree at Festival of Lights
Emily, Tracy, and Haley at Intuit's Winter Wonderland for kids.
Gingerbread House
Tracy and Emily at a Brownie Event
Really, we're in Hawaii.
Emily and Haley with Santa
Don't worry Haley he's nice.
Emily 1 day before Phase 4
Does anything beat Chocolate Cake?
Emily at AT&T Park
The Giants "Good luck charm"
Sunset at Tahoe
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Sisters at Tahoe Vista Beach
It doesn't get better than sisters spending time at the Lake
Thanks to Lori Smith, Emily's teacher, who participated in Relay for Life in Emily's honor.
Chris, Em, and Haley in SF
Emily Easter 2008
Happy Easter
Em in her hospital bed
4 comments:
So sorry to hear that Emily's level is so low and that she has been sick this evening. Her spirit continues to amaze us all. Sending lots of love and big hugs your way.
Emily,
I think that you are about the most amazing little girl I have ever met. Your strength and positive attitude are amazing. I will be praying extra hard for you and your family this evening...I hope that you will be feeling better tomorrow. Take care and know that we think of you every single day at Country Lane.
I am looking forward to seeing you at school again as soon as you can come by.
Dear Chris & Tracy -
Emily has always been an incredibly gifted, bright, vivacious, and strong little girl. All of those qualities are serving her well right now. These traits, plus the support of her loving family and friends, will get her through this ordeal. It will take time, but she will be fully recovered. Love you.
Grannie
For us adults, it is so easy to think, "Let it be next week already so the second phase is done with." Emily is the most amazing teacher of the live in the moment philosophy. She brings an exuberance to life that will serve her well not just in the next two years, but in a long, healthy life.
I hope she feels better very soon and that her ANC level rises so that she can participate in all the activities she loves.
Celia
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