A Happy Thanksgiving

Thankful and grateful have taken on a whole new meaning in our lives. Last year we spent Thanksgiving in the hospital, admitted the night before for an infection. We were thankful to be together and that Sofia was doing ok but we were only 16 days into treatment, with a very long and scary road ahead. Today, we are still fighting and the road is a year shorter, but we have a bit more of a handle on our life as a pediatric cancer family. It has been a crazy year, with so many tears but the happiness, laughs and smiles outweigh the sad. I can say that I truly value every single moment I spend with my kids! Today also happens to be my 40th birthday. Two years ago I dreaded the idea of turning 40. Well, I could care less now! Getting older is just a reminder that I need to take of myself so I can be a better mom. I also realize that every year is a gift, whether it's turning 40 or 4. I was lucky enough to be showered with lots of love from my husband, Kids, family and friends. And for that I am so thankful!
Now, an update on Sofia. After 3 and a half weeks of being off chemo for a second time, her counts finally recovered last Friday. We are now back on daily chemo at only 50% dosage. The doctors will now start to play with that number by increasing or decreasing to keep her counts between 750 and 1200.
She has been feeling great and we are SLOWLY getting out a little more. Though I feel like I'm going to have a heart attack when I hear someone coughing while we are in a store.
We will go back to the hospital for a lumbar puncture and IV chemo on December 5th. We will be praying that her counts are holding up because we leave the very next day for our Make-a-wish trip to Hawaii!!!

We would like to wish you all a Very Happy Thanksgiving! And thank you for all of the love and prayers for our baby girl!!
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