Sunday, January 9, 2011

"24 down, 16 to go"

Two years ago this week. Life turned upside down. Three and a half years of treatment ahead of us. Such a long, long road. How will we survive the journey that accompanies childhood cancer?
Fast forward to January 2011. Consider ourselves in the "home stretch". 24 months behind us ... 16 more to go. With the start of another calendar year, May 2012 doesn't seem so far away. Oncologist echoes this milestone is good news. Dane continues to stare leukemia in the face and win! Please continue to believe in miracles and no relapses.
Life as of late ...
Enjoyed a nice holiday season with the kids, family and friends. Whipped down to Minni for a few days to watch a Sharks v. Wild NHL game. Dane's hero "Big Joe" was on the losing end but his new and good friend Cam Barker was a wonderful host and victorious. Great shopping and minus getting stuck in Fargo for an extra night because of a crazy blizzard and brutal driving conditions, it was a good trip.
Hockey & ringette are in full swing again. Both kids' teams continue to do pretty well. Ashley's team is 8-1-1 but need to pick it up a bit b/c other teams are really catching up. Dane's 9A1 gang had a great first half finishing near the top of the leader board. Between regular season, tourneys and playoffs, the next three months will be hectic.
Clare is 20 months old. Talking up a storm and really a little character. We love her to bits but really need the "sleep doctor" to pay a visit to our place. She continues to keep us up many nights and this is tough on two working parents.
Medical news ...
Dane had his monthly IV chemo this past Tuesday. All was good. Neutrophils still high enough to stay at 100% chemo dosages. Steroids finished yesterday - yeah! A much better cycle though, really no mood issues which is a welcome relief. He has lots of zip and it showed in his skating this weekend. That's always uplifting.
Hope all is good in your world. Thanks for staying tuned into our ongoing journey.

Janie & Dirk