We had a party to help us mark the one-year anniversary of Allison's tumor diagnosis on April 4th. Sixty or so friends, six cans of shaving cream, 30 juice boxes, one pinata, one model of Childrens Hospital, and one pony keg later, everyone had a grand time. Allison built a hospital out of cardboard boxes and painted it, complete with Childrens logo, and we bought a pinata for the kids to bash and break. The kids got in a huge shaving cream fight and covered the hospital, which Allison batted down and the kids jumped on. I think some fireworks got thrown in for good measure. Then she and the other kids let forty or so balloons up in the sky, as a way to say goodbye to all that has happened in the past year. All in all, a successful way to mark the last year, even if it was overwhelming, emotional, and very messy. That's just life. Very messy.
Today we are at Childrens for the 8th of nine chemo treatments. Even though we are almost done it doesn't make it any easier.
Allison's napping, Brian's pacing, and I am sitting here thinking of what to say....but I am truly more tired then I have been before so I'll save my thoughts for another day.
All the best to you!
Dianna
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We are very sad to hear that Allison is still tired, and mommy too. It is great news to know that the treatments are almost over. Looking forward to better days. Thanks for keeping us posted. Todd, Jim, Nick and Katie
Hi to you all - just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and sending good vibes - hoping that everyone can start to feel better soon. I imagine it's hard to remember what it feels like to actually relax.
Best always!
Jason, Christine, Grace & Delilah
Hi Allison!
Congratulations on everything -- your story, your poems, your hospital model, your strong fight, your celebration! I know it's not easy, but I'm very proud of you. I wish I was there to give you a big hug. (And your mommy and daddy and Emily, too!)
Love from Ljubljana
Jana
p.s. I will tell Uma about your story. Maybe you two have some things in common. She has now been in the hospital for more than 100 days.
Familia Winn-
Much love and strength coming to you all from Tejas. Here's a good doctor joke:
* The Doctor called Mrs. Cohen saying, 'Mrs. Cohen, your check came back.'
Mrs. Cohen answered, 'So did my arthritis!'
Oh my,
All the best of everything for you all,
the Hargraves
Dear Winn Family,
I check this blog spot every once in a while to see if you have any new updates. I think about you guys all the time. Allison especially. It is so great to hear about the celebration you had, what a therapeutic way to end this crazy year. The shaving cream fight looked like so much fun. I'm sure the girls loved seeing Brian covered in it.
I hope you all are doing well and would love to see you all sometime soon! take care.
_Joanna
your strength inspires me. thank you for sharing. what a wonderful way to celebrate a year anniversary!
much love,
julie, sawyer, ruby.
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