We had a very nice weekend, knowing Hannah's counts were up we were able to have fun without the fear about risk of infection. Hannah's counts may be up, but her stamina is still very low. She went to school on Friday, and did very well although she didn't last the entire day. They called me about 2pm to pick her up, and I have never seen her so tired. She was really wiped out and looked exhausted. She came home and rested, had something to eat and we headed out to gymnastics to visit and show off Tod. We went to dinner afterwards with Tori and her mom, but Hannah was still pretty tired and wouldn't eat a bite. Wouldn't even eat the ice cream.
Saturday and Sunday we just played games, ran errands, went out to the movies and tried to keep Tod from once again peeing on the carpet. We think he had a break through tonight when all at once he ran toward the door, we let him out right away and success! Let's hope it's a trend. Hannah had been wanting to see the movie Fred Claus, so we went this afternoon. It was a good movie, and as Hannah describes it, "emotional at times". She and I were both crying. But it really got bad when, at the end of the movie, all the elves gather around the globe to look at all the children around the world opening the toys that they had made. It was very touching, but all I could think of was that "our" kids got cancer-what kind of gift is that? I had to try really hard not to completely lose it. Hannah didn't have cancer last holiday season. Let me rephrase that, we didn't know Hannah had cancer last Thanksgiving or last Christmas. Our holidays were like all of yours, with family, fun, food, thanks and lots of gifts. This year will be different. I think that THANKS will top our list. We have had a really *#$#@#& year, but we have so much to be thankful for. Cancer is not a gift anyone has on their list, but in some ways it is a gift. It is a gift to open your eyes to what really matters. It has changed our lives in so many ways, with so many wonderful people we have met, some new friends, some old ones and all of you so wonderful. Yes, this year will be different, and has been different beginning on January 30th at 1:00pm.
xoxo Kim
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We are also very hopeful that this year coming up will be a much better one for all of us. We are looking forward to many more good holidays to come.
We saw Fred Claus too. Sydney and I also cried. It was a good movie.
I hope that Tod is not doing his business on the carpet any longer. I can't wait to see him.
I am glad that you had a fun weekend and just remember you are almost done with that chemo stuff.
Have a great Thanksgiving and eat alot.
Love, Aunt Susie
We love you all lots and lots and years from now when you're sitting around with all of your grandkids and Colby and Hannah are looking through old pictures. You will see photographs from this holiday season and that's when you will truly feel blessed.
You all have such amazing strength and you won't realize it until years from now.
We love you all lots and lots and hope you have a good Thanksgiving!
Hugs from Illinois!
Angela
hi there hannah,
wow - that is one cute puppy! i am sure he loves having you as his human - enjoy him but it sure doesnt seem like he will grow up soon! looks like he will stay pretty smallish the better to sneak him into school perhaps??? Please dont tell Mrs Ficner that i said that.
you have a great thanksgiving this week. We will have thanksgiving dinner here in germany with some other americans (and others as well)- it is kind of funny to not be at home where everyone celebrates thanksgiving - not a lot of germans know about it!
so, on thursday, i will be saying my thanks with friends and one of the things i will be thankful for is getting to know you sweetie - you enjoy the turkey and everything else and i will see you soon in mattituck.
xo
Liza
Hi Kim and Hannah,
Kaitlyn was so happy to meet Tod today! She loved petting and holding him. We just showed her sister Lauren pictures of Tod. Have a Very Happy THANKSgiving. I think Thanks is at the top of our list too!
Love Carolyn and Kaitlyn
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