Friday, January 25, 2008

The First Trip Back

Today (Friday) is the first day that Katie goes back to the hospital for more chemotherapy, another bone marrow extraction, another spinal treatment and another round with anesthesia. Because of the anesthesia, she has not been allowed to eat since midnight last night, and could not drink after 7am this morning. She was not a happy camper this morning. At first she only demanded more fish sticks, but she ended up crying and begging for anything to eat. It was not a happy morning.

While we were getting Katie ready to go to Burlington, we were getting Josh ready to go to school. Today he goes skiing at Burke mountain with the first grade class. His personal chaperon will be Susan Gilmette. Thank you Susan.

7 comments:

Miller's said...

Best of luck today i am sure it will be a very long day for you all.. Josh have fun skiing today. Hope it is warmer there then it is here in Littleton, we go skiing with Michaels school today and not sure how long we will be able to stand it. It is -7 right now it better warm up!!! Have Fun!!

Anonymous said...

Sounds like Aunt Michelle and Uncle Kim need to buy Katie some fish sticks.
Love ya Aunt Michelle

Bill Stevens said...

Have faith that these few days of pain will fade away into a lifetime of joy.

Heather said...

Oh Katie,
Kyler was so sad to see you crying today. He thinks it's really stinky that you can't eat too. He is so excited to see the picture of you and him together! He has been begging to go visit you at the hospital today, but I explained you couldn't play today. Kyler has a special present waiting for you at grandma and grampa's, we hope you like it!
Love You, Auntie Heather

Anonymous said...

Hi Sweetie Pie. You were sad this morning. But now it is over. I hope you and Mommy had a good day. It is hard being sick. But you have to get better. You have a lot of fun things to do.
Have a good night.
Love You
Roxy

Mike said...

Glad to hear you were able to come home Katie. I really enjoyed seeing you and your Mom, Dad, and brother so often while I was in Burlington, but I'm sure your bed at home is more comfortable.

Hope you kept warm on the mountain today Josh. Up here on Mount Washington it was downright cold! Ambient temps down to -16 and winds up to 90 MPH making it feel around -60!

Talk to you guys soon!

Love,
Uncle Mike

Anonymous said...

Hi Katie,Mom,Dad & Josh,
I certainly hope everyone is feeling better tonight. Life can be really hard sometimes. And we are really down sometimes. But I have found out if I keep my head up and trust in the Lord things do get better. My heart is with the whole family through one of the worst ordeal in life and that is asick child. And I send all my Love. And if possible I would help somehow.
Tell Katie to watch the mail because I sent her a card. Hopefully it will put a smile on her face.
Lots of Love Roxy