Puppy HOPE

We hope everyone had a nice Christmas.  I'm happy to say that Kayleigh was able to be at home for the holiday.  She began phase 4 of her treatment plan last Thursday.  This involved two new chemotherapy medications and back on the steroids for a 7 day rotation.  This is suppose to be the most intense phase.  She worried us on Christmas Eve as she was quite pale, tired, and had very dark circles under her eyes.  We had her go to bed early and rest.  Fortunately, she seemed better Saturday morning.  She had a wonderful Christmas and has asked me to share with you that Santa brought her (actually our family) the puppy she was asking for.  We now have a black and tan miniature dachshund, who is just as adorable as can be.  Kayleigh named her the most perfect name...HOPE.  Kayleigh's smile and happiness was worth a million dollars.  I think Hope is just the medicine Kayleigh needs. :)  Please continue to keep Kayleigh in your positive thoughts and prayers.  We received a call today and were asked to bring her to the clinic tomorrow for her second set of PEG shots, I believe this is another type of chemo, but need to read up on them again.  She will then return to clinic again this Thursday for chemotherapy.  I will keep this site updated as much as I possibly can.  I will do my best to encourage Kayleigh to write a message for all of you again as well, she's just been extremely tired lately.