It's mid-June and with the passing of another month we are that little bit closer to the end of Dane's treatment. Although we are not wishing time away, we are relieved that with every passing month we are that much closer to the finish line of Dane's journey.
We continue to be busy with regular programming. The kids various spring activities are in wind-down mode. Both of them are looking forward to the end of the school year and their much-deserved two month break.
Dane is feeling well. He returns to CCMB June 21 for his next treatment. When we think back to two years ago and all he had to endure, we are so relieved long-term maintenance is a much easier walk. The summer of 2009 was so very hard - a new baby, a struggling sibling and a young boy spending way too much time at the Clinic undergoing tests and receiving meds. That year it was such a struggle to escape Wpg for any length of time because of all his appointments. This year I'm not sure how to manage their schedules. Between camps and trips to the lake, it's going to be busy!
Dane is feeling well. He returns to CCMB June 21 for his next treatment. When we think back to two years ago and all he had to endure, we are so relieved long-term maintenance is a much easier walk. The summer of 2009 was so very hard - a new baby, a struggling sibling and a young boy spending way too much time at the Clinic undergoing tests and receiving meds. That year it was such a struggle to escape Wpg for any length of time because of all his appointments. This year I'm not sure how to manage their schedules. Between camps and trips to the lake, it's going to be busy!
The girls are doing great. Ashley has really matured the past year and as you can imagine, that comes with its pluses/minuses! Seriously, she is a lovely young lady. She has developed a great deal of confidence the past few months and now realizes she can accomplish pretty much anything she sets her mind to. It's wonderful to see. Clare is a ton of fun - talking more than you can imagine. We are in that "danger" zone time though because she repeats pretty much all she hears. With two much older siblings, that can be scary some days!
As you would likely guess, there has been a lot of hockey on our TV the past two months. Dane's interest has waned now, ever since those darn Canucks knocked his Sharks out in the third round. However the end of the season still ended on a high note. On the May long weekend I surprised Dane & Dirk with tickets to Game 4 of the SJ vs. Van series. In a matter of 24 hours, we confirmed tickets, booked flights and a hotel and they and a good friend of Dirk's were off. They had an amazing four days in Cali. Lots of sun, relaxing by the pool, two hockey games (they picked up last-minute tickets to Game 3 as well) and a SF Giants b-ball game. Although the Sharks only won one game, it was a trip of a lifetime and a father-son experience that will be cherished forever. When I think of it nearly a month later I still get "goosebumps". Ash was of course a tad disappointed she and I were not making the trip so I promised her a mother-daughter weekend. As luck would have it, there is a concert in Minni in early July that she is dying to see. So we are heading there with good friends and sans hubbies, brothers and a little sister, we are going to "shop til we drop"!
We hope you are enjoying spring and looking forward to summer. Until our next entry, take care - Janie & Dirk
