Everyone,
The last four weeks have been very healing for Allison. She has not had any kind of treatments, and we have been doing many wonderful things as a family. She is now writing, drawing, reading, and speaking back at her normal levels, although she still has a little more healing to go before she will be at 100 percent again. We are still trying to get her to gain weight, but she is holding steady at 44 pounds. People are feeding us so well. I keep saying it takes a village to keep her weight up. We went to Steamboat Springs--to the pro rodeo, down the alpine slide three times, saw the hot air balloon rodeo--and to our condo and the good times we always have there.
This week Allison starts her first chemotherapy treatment, on Thursday. Until we get through the first one, we won't know what to expect. We are told the first few won't be too bad, and that it will get worse as the treatments go on. We expect to be done with these treatments by May of next year. She got a new Ipod to help get through long days at the hospital and home.
She gets to meet two volunteers from the Make a Wish Foundation this week. After considering a family vacation to Egypt, she is now thinking along the lines of Los Angeles--Disneyland and the American Girl store apparently are an acceptable alternative. We are glad there is something to look forward to before she starts this next phase. Her grandparents have a trip planned to Sea World in August, and she and Emily will spend three days hanging out with dolphins and killer whales.
Thanks for staying tuned, and I'm sure we'll get back to keeping you posted as the days go by.
Take Care,
Dianna
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Thank you so much for the update-I know you are very busy, so I appreciate you taking the time to post. I am glad you are spending time together and having fun! We are thinking of you every day.
- The Nobles
I think of you all every day and was so glad to see a new posting. Sounds like you are having some fun. Good for you!!! I hope the chemo goes well and your lives return to some normality.
Debbie F
Congratulations on all that you have made it through thus far, Allison, you're a trooper! Here's hoping that loading up the IPod helps your appointments fly by.
Grace says that she thinks Allison's hats are very cool.
We do all appreciate the update - thinking of you all often and sending good vibes to all!
Jason, Christine, Grace & Delilah
So good to get your update on Allison and your family. Your trip to Chicago sounds like just what the doctor ordered. We are so glad that you could go and that everything went so well. Please know that we continue to think of you often.
Jon and Sondra Plachy
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