Sunday, March 18

This is Hannah with Miko, a Caring Canine that visits kids in the hospital. Miko is a black, long haired 62 pound lab/chow mix, born in Feb. 2000. Hannah really enjoyed her visit, she was such a sweet dog. They have a different dog visit every Sunday afternoon, this is the first Caring Canine we have seen since we've been here. Hannah also got visits from other dogs while in Stony Brook hospital and St. Charles, but she is finally feeling well enough to enjoy it a bit.

We had a good weekend with Colby and Dave here. We went to Dover Saddlery with Colby on Saturday for Colby's birthday. Hannah does enjoy getting out, but tires very easily. We tried to stay out and away from the hospital as long as possible, and returned about 7pm. We snuck Colby in our room for an overnight visit (at least until 10pm when the nurse noticed an extra body). We found out that Colby will be allowed to stay, we just have to set it up ahead of time. She was able to stay Saturday night, and we stayed up watching movies from my mom and dad's friends Ron and Vicky (thanks for all of those!). We finally went to bed just after 11pm, it was like a sleepover.

Sunday morning after therapy the girls and Dave went up to the top of the parking garage to fly Hannah's toy-day-Friday airplane. They had fun, but it was COLD! Dave and Colby left shortly after noon. It's always hard when they leave because Hannah so wishes we could go with them, out of the hospital. Mondays are tough, since Hannah has to be accessed and then it's a long week of treatment every day. She knows when I put the numbing cream on on Monday morning, that is what will happen.

So, we're spending the rest of the day trying to keep busy and pass the time. We went outside for a bit, watched another movie, Hannah ate some chips and salsa (yeh!). Now that I know how to post pictures, I'll keep posting them often, I know everyone enjoys seeing Hannah here. Thanks so much for your posts, we read them every day together!

xoxo
Kim