April 20, 2006

It's been great to have everyone home for a whole week! Leah is doing well. Tina and I commented that she sure seems to be feeling well besides some low counts. We wonder if she is simply used to feeling "crummy" and wills herself to make the best of each day. She did not need a blood transfusion for low hemoglobin, but we did have to start GCSF shots tonight due to low white blood cell counts. Leah's hemoglobin was 8.3, so it was close. We will see what Monday's counts bring. Otherwise there is not too much to report. Chloe is definitely living up to the phrase "terrible twos." I would love to count how many times a day Leah rolls her eyes in a very special way at all of Chloe's antics.

We still continue to be overwhelmed with the support of our families, friends, and communities. All of this support and prayers keep pushing us forward. As the many who were involved in Leah's benefit know, the support and prayers have came nationwide from people we have known our whole lives, as well as from people whom we have never even met. Our hope is that someday, we can also share the same gifts we have received. Whether it be through prayer, guidance to a newly diagnosed family, financial assistance, or simply a card, we are never going to give up hope for a cure for childhood cancer or supporting those unfortunate ones who will be put in our position. So, once again, thanks for joining us in our battle and never forget how blessed we have felt to have you all on our team. As we all read many times in the Psalms -- Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. He has been our ultimate teammate!

Blessings,

Chris