Saturday, April 21

Today is Saturday, beginning of our first weekend at home. Today is the first day I have really felt a dramatic difference in being home. Normally at the hospital, we had no radiation and only 1/2 hour of therapy on the weekends, and then we were free to leave the hospital for the day. We did have many fun adventures in Boston, but it's not like being at home on a Saturday, where you can go out or stay in and do nothing. It's very relaxing, and the first time I have noticed such a big difference in being home. Hannah went to PT for her first evaluation on Friday, and they were impressed with her strength and attitude. She has work to do, but has made great progress to date. Hannah will also attend school beginning Monday for half days. She is excited, but at the same time, apprehensive.

We had a welcome home party today for Hannah with her closest friends and family. She was so excited, she sat upstairs on the deck and greeted everyone as they arrived. This is a picture of Hannah and her friends as Hannah made her "wish", wonder what it was because I certainly know what mine was. And another picture of all of Hannah's friends and family with her welcome home cake. Her friends are so wonderful, they are supportive and encouraging and just happy to have her home.

On another note, our boys better step up and pull this one out. The Yankees have lost 2 out of 2 games so far, and we can almost hear all of our friends from Boston cheering all the way from Long Island. One more game tomorrow to save face, let's go! XOXO Kim