October 6, 2017
Third Cancer Clinic Day.
Somber mood.
Many sick children today, wait with masked faces in waiting room. No laughter here. Voices muted.
A young teen amputee (lower right foot), masked, bald with hat, sits to the side of us. Crutches propped on the wall.
What is her story?
What does she think of?
No magazine in her hand.
My tween worries of fashion, shoes, fitting in, friends.
Life can be so fragile.
Susie has a reaction to the numbing cream and cleansing agent.
Redness, swelling, prickly rash.
Nurses consulted. Doctor checks.
No one has seen this before.
(itching 2% and rash, less than 1%.)
Doctor delayed.
Third Chemo Treatment and Flu shot given.
“Long needles!” Susie’s eyes wide.
Bravery indeed.
Grateful to friends who care for my younger children.
Long days.
Grateful for home.
October 18, 2017
Second ER visit with second child since Sunday morning. I think I should rent a room here—I would definitely get more sleep! He he.
(Susie spiked a fever on Chemo. ☹️)
October 19, 2017
Some darling angels brought Susie a quilt while we were at the hospital. 💕
Now home and she is surrounded by these girls beautiful gift.
ThAnK yOu! 😘❤️
October 20, 2017
“Courage is found in unlikely places”
Fourth Chemo Clinic—Primary Children’s
Susannah has been a trooper today.
Port access difficulty following failed port access trauma at Utah Valley’s ER two nights ago.
Courage shirt needed! (Thanks, Cassy).
Infusion Clinic went smoothly—
Crafts make everything more fun!
What a warm and wonderful quilt for Susannah. I felt it deserved a post to show case just how beautiful and creative it is!
Thank you Gwen, Audrey, Addy, and Margot (and loving leaders and parents like Katharine and Holly LeSue!)
So slow at writing Thank Yous but feel such gratitude for all the help we have received. THANK YOU friends and loved ones. You help us to keep going. 💕