March 7, 2006

Leah has returned from Iowa City. Grandma Kathy drove down to pick her and Tina up and they were discharged around 4:30. They arrived home at 7:00 after a quick trip to Prairie Lights Bookstore. Leah ate well tonight at home. We were a bit concerned about this during her stay at the hospital, but I would imagine the atmosphere and IV have something to do with her appetite. We have found out that we will be meeting with the surgeons after a CT scan about a week before Leah's surgery on the 29th. We have a long list of questions.

I played DJ tonight as Leah and Chloe danced around the living room. Naturally, Princess Leah gets to pick all the songs. Her list of favorites include 867-5309/Jenny, Celebration, Video Killed the Radio Star, and 9 to 5. Yes, we have subjected our children to a lot of awful, but catchy (if your 4) 80's tunes.

Please pray that Leah's health will remain strong after this round of chemo. It is very important that this happen in order for the surgery to stay on schedule. For the first time, we have been instructed to be careful of her surroundings. Thus, we will be isolating her a bit more than usual and asking visitors, "Do you have a cold?" I think we should be pretty safe due to the fact that everyone in the house had a cold last month. Actually, is there anyone out there that didn't have a cold or flu bug in February?

Please also say a special prayer for all of the other children and their families we have met over the past 3 1/2 months: Bailee, Megan, Kyle, Cameron, Courtney, Clayton, Adam and many others. May God show them his grace and mercy.

Blessings,

Chris