A Busy Day

It has been another busy day. Both girls were up about 9 this morning. I know that I'm pretty lucky that they sleep so long at night. Grandma A came about 10:30 to watch the girls so I could get out and get some things done (like a long overdue oil change on the van). After she arrived, I got a shower and helped get Rebekah into bed (she was asking for a nap) and then headed out.

I got the oil change, ran some errands for Scott, stopped in at my office (I haven't been there for a while and have been on leave since Rebekah was diagnosed with cancer) and did a little shopping. I was gone for 5 hours or so and it is always good to get out. Rebekah slept for most of that time. She must have been a tired little girl. When I got home, she was helping her sister eat. She is such a big helper and always looking out for her sister.

Grandma M and Aunt Molly and Uncle Chuck and cousin Cole came over to celebrate Cole's third birthday. We weren't able to make it to his birthday party earlier this week, so we had our own little party here. It was good to see them and have some fun.

Sarah went to bed late and Rebekah much later. Hopefully they will both sleep in. I woke up a little before 4 this morning (Saturday), then Sarah woke up and I went in to give her a binky back, and haven't been able to get back to sleep. After about an hour, I decided to get out of bed and "do" something. I've checked in on the other cancer kiddos and now I'm putting this update together. Maybe after all of this, I'll be able to get back to sleep. One can only hope.

I would like to ask for prayers for Kennedy and her family. She is a 5 year old who is fighting Leukemia. She is currently in ICU with Liver Failure and ZERO ability to fight infection. She is in Critical but Stable condition. Right now, they are treating her Liver Failure and her cancer treatments are on hold. The standard cancer treatments have to be processed by the liver, so they are not sure what they will be able to do.

Kennedy has always seemed to have way too much energy, so it is hard to imagine her in ICU. The best picture I have of her, is her riding her bicycle around the hospital hallways with her Mom chasing after her with her IV pole. It was hard for Mom to keep up. This family has really been on my heart lately. It is tough enough to have to deal with a child with cancer, but they have more than their share right now.

We wish everyone a safe and happy new year.