Yes, that's right, we said MAY 8!!! Why are we so excited? Because we are now in official "kick-butt" leukemia countdown. Today is Dane's anniversary date so to speak and this day next year he will be DONE, DONE, DONE this long and winding journey. If you are keeping track, he's completed 28/40 months of treatment in pretty fine form. He had just turned seven a couple of months before his diagnosis and now he is 9 1/2. He has grown likely a head since then and developed in more ways than we can count. Aside from his condition and all that accompanies it, he is a very typical boy who lives for sports, friends and fun and that makes the days much easier for his mom & dad. The planning will soon begin for the BIG, BIG celebration next May. Please watch future blogs for details.
Since my last post we've been very busy with many spring activities. Dane continues to hit the ice multiple times a week with two teams plus he just started flag football last week. Ashley's spring ringette finished just in time for the beginning of the soccer season - a sport she hasn't played in a few years. Her track experience and good conditioning is helping her as she eases back into the game. She can sure chase the ball, now she just needs to get her kicking form back. Both kids are prepping for their school's upcoming track & field meet. They really enjoy sports days and they were out in the field today practicing their sprinting in prep!
Clare's activities are just what most two year olds are into - talking, running, playing and the "odd" temper tantrum. She celebrates her second birthday this coming Wednesday. It's hard to believe she is hitting this milestone already - we all remember well the weekend she was born. It was Mother's Day two years ago and she arrived fifteen minutes after midnight. Although we are biased just a bit, she really is adorable and we love her to bits.
Dane had his last treatment on April 26. For the first time in I don't know how long Dirk took him instead of me. It was a three month appointment so it was a spinal tap as well as IV chemo. I went to bed the night before thinking I would be going as is usually the case, however a very bad case of pink-eye (passed along courtesy of little Clare) kept me away. All went off without a hitch, blood counts were very good and he was back on the ice a couple of days later, albeit a little slower than other times in the month. His next appointment is May 24 so we are the "great zone" right now in terms of energy ... and of course attitude!
Dane had his last treatment on April 26. For the first time in I don't know how long Dirk took him instead of me. It was a three month appointment so it was a spinal tap as well as IV chemo. I went to bed the night before thinking I would be going as is usually the case, however a very bad case of pink-eye (passed along courtesy of little Clare) kept me away. All went off without a hitch, blood counts were very good and he was back on the ice a couple of days later, albeit a little slower than other times in the month. His next appointment is May 24 so we are the "great zone" right now in terms of energy ... and of course attitude!
Too all you mothers, Happy Mom's Day! We hope you had a special day - my family treated me very well and I'm grateful to have three very wonderful children. one special angel and a great hubby!
Until next time, take care - Janie & Dirk
