No fever scare is going to hold Emily back from having fun. This has been a very busy extended weekend for the family. Thursday, dinner at the Hammonds, Friday birthday party/ dinner at the Tracy’s, Saturday birthday party down the 's, Sunday we have a picnic and drive to the beach planned with our friends the Scotts.
A couple nights ago Tracy and I got out Emily's Chemo schedule. Most of the time we are finding it easier to live day-to-day, week-to-week, but I wanted to check in about what the future was looking like. I was really encouraged; here are a couple things that popped out at me. 1. Next week is Emily's last scheduled hospitalization for the rest of Chemo. 2. Next week will be her last LP for over 6 weeks, and then very few remaining after that. 3. We just have re-induction, and re-consolidation to get through, then 84 weeks of real maintenance. 4. In about 12 weeks, Emily will start a year and a half of maintenance.
I hope I am not screwing myself by looking ahead, but to me knowing just 12 more weeks of vigorous treatment is something we can all get through, since we have already been through 20 weeks to get to this point.
On Friday I exchanged emails with Emily's school Principal, Mrs. Spencer. She is working on who Emily's teacher will be, and whatever home schooling and tutoring we need. I am SO impressed with Country Lane School and the Moreland district; they have gone way out of their way to accommodate Emily and our family. And that thanks goes to the entire extended staff at the school, you all really are amazing.
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
3 comments:
Dear Pepper family,
You, and especially Emily have been on an amazing journey these past several months and your strength and positive attitude is an inspiration to all of us. I look forward to welcoming Emily back to Country Lane, be it just for a classroom visit or when the time comes that she will be able to be back with all of us at school. I thank you so much for all of the time and effort you have put into this blog. It has and will continue to be a pleasure to follow Emily's progress and support you as much as we can. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Dear Chris -
Thank you so very much for your words of encouragement regarding the next 12 weeks of Emily's treatment. It is so much better to focus on the positive and try to see into the future where a healthy Emily now lives. We are behind you 110% and know Emily, you, Tracy & Haley will be able to maintain throughout this difficult journey. Take care and see you soon.
Love, Grannie
What a long way you guys have come! Good luck with the next and hopefully last hospital stay. We love the picture of Emily outside the stadium. Love the East Coast Buffs :)
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