Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Just living in the moment ...

Lauren has been doing exceptionally well. Days (or weeks) like this make you forget she is fighting for her life. It's very deceptive at times. Even before we found out she had relapsed, things were fine. So you can only imagine how we are feeling right now with her PET CT scheduled for noon tomorrow. I hope and I believe and I do have FAITH, but that little voice in the back of my mind stays on the ready, preparing for what may come. Now is the time to send up those prayers, send some positive energy, whatever you do to help get yourself through the day ... please add Lauren to your "list".

My mother-in-law visited over the weekend from Oregon. On Sunday we drove out to Animal Ark, a local animal sanctuary that our Orthotist told us about. It was a beautiful day, perfect for our mini safari. Lauren had a fabulous time and we even let her drive the golf cart, albeit I was holding on for dear life, for a bit.


Monday I drove her down to Carson City to a horse ranch to go horseback riding. Erin, the owner, was amazing and really peaked Lauren's interest in 4H. I've been trying to get Lauren interested in some outside interests so I am excited she had such a great time =)


Physical therapy is going great and Lauren finally got her orthotics last week. With jeans over them, using her walker, it's amazing how much her gate has changed. We are changing up her schedule to now go twice a week. We've talked a lot about having patience and knowing that this isn't going to happen overnight. Unfortunately retraining her on how to walk and strengthening her muscles to do what they are supposed to do will take time. But it will be worth it as I know she will someday be able to run and play soccer again.

Well, I am off to bug Tyler about packing. He is flying out tomorrow morning to meet up with his Grandma Bev in Oregon, then driving down to Lake Shasta on Friday for a four day vacation on the houseboat. I am already setting up reminders on my cell to remind him to put on sunscreen! I may be a nag, but he will thank me when he's older =)

I will probably post a short update tomorrow evening, as I have been promised a call with preliminary results of Lauren's scan. Being in Reno delays final report because they (the oncs) like to have the image disc sent to CHO to have their Radiologist read it before communicating the final. Sigh. Regardless, we will know something by tomorrow night. Hoping for the best possible results. NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE!

peace and <3
-cherri

1 comment:

  1. I will certainly being praying for good results.
    Good luck and God bless. Love, Aunt Paula

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