Boy, what a whirlwind of a day! The day began with Kayleigh having blood drawn to make sure her levels are all okay for the lumbar puncture she's to have tomorrow. The doctor's office called by the afternoon with her results. Her levels are okay for the chemo treatment, but we weren't so sure she was going to get to attend tonight's events due to her low hemoglobin (red blood). Since she didn't seem symptomatic, the nurse said she could wait until tomorrow's visit at Almost Home to receive her transfusion. This was a relief to Kayleigh as she wanted so much to be a part of the Light the Night for Leukemia walk tonight. She got to do just that! 
Jason pulled Kayleigh in a wagon up until that last 20 steps or so, then she insisted on walking. Kayleigh was overjoyed with how many people came out to support her, family near and far, even from Tennessee (thank you, cousin Gail). Friends from every part of our lives; work, school, dance, Girl Scouts, etc. I bet we had at least 80 people there walking to support Kayleigh and others suffering from a blood cancer. Kayleigh also got to meet someone she's been waiting to me this entire month, Ally, another child going through the very same thing. I too was thrilled to finally meet her mom, Janel. It was a crazy chaotic night, but a night we'll never forget. Thank you to everyone who came, who made a donation, who were there with us in spirit. Your support means the world to us and is helping us get through each and every day.
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