Days 19 - 21 Consolidation - Nice surprises

It’s been a nice few days off from clinic visits and blood tests – especially since the weather has been so nice. It would have been better if Courtney could actually go out and enjoy it more. We have to limit her exposure to outdoor dust and pollens to avoid allergies that could lead to sinus infections. But still it’s been a blessing to have such beautiful weather in the middle of November.

On Friday, Courtney received a package from Jen Flynn’s 3rd Grade class in Omaha, Nebraska. Jen married my cousin Tom this past August, and Emma, Miranda and Aidan were able to participate in their wedding. It was really cute. Anyway, the package contained precious cards from every kid in the class. So…Thank You to Mrs. Flynn’s 3rd grade class for all of the wonderful thoughts and well wishes. Courtney really enjoyed them and had a huge smile on her face as she read each and every one.

That same night, Courtney also received a call from Amber, her long lost best friend from Utah. They had a lot of catching up to do since it had been over 4 years since they last spoke. Amber always had a way of making Courtney laugh, so she got a big dose of the “best” medicine Friday night. All in all, it was a wonderful way to start the weekend.

Tomorrow morning we go back to the clinic for a check up. Courtney will have her blood tested, and, if needed, will receive blood and/or platelets. That’s pretty much all there is for now. We’re still waiting for her blood results to return to normal to consider this round of chemotherapy officially over. As it is, we have just a little over two weeks to go before Courtney is readmitted to the hospital for the big BMT.