A Little Normalcy Since Being Diagnosed 7 Months Ago

Happy Spring!  I wanted to post an update sooner this past week, but life has gotten in the way (in a good way).  Kayleigh's health has improved as this past week progressed.  Her fevers went away last weekend.  She received two more doses of antibiotics last Saturday and Sunday.  The antibiotic took almost a half hour to infuse, so I guess you could say they were "super" doses.  Kayleigh's cough lessened as the week passed.  She went back to school on Wednesday full time through Friday.  She danced on Thursday night as well.  On Friday, she was feeling well enough to attend her school's Honor Flight dance.  She was happy to be able to donate to another worthy cause, sendingWorld War II veterans on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. to see the memorial.  She had a wonderful time dancing with her friends! :)  Then on Saturday, I took her and her sisters to see the ballet Cinderella performed by an area dance company.  We went withher Brownie troop.  She was able to go on a backstage tour, go to a make-up workshop, go to a dance workshop, and have a tea party prior to the dance.  She had an amazing time!  Then that night, she had her first sleepover in a long time with one of her BFF's.  This made her the happiest of all!  I know she felt like a "normal" kid this weekend.  She had the time of her life and is now sleeping soundly in her bed.

I was just thinking about the date a little while ago and realized today is March 20th.  At first I was thinking she was diagnosed 6 months ago today, but I just figured out that again, and actually it was 7 months ago today.  I'm not sure where the past 7 months have gone!  It's actually quite scary how quickly they have passed, however I'm not complaining.  I hate to wish time away, but I want Kayleigh well, cancer-free, and not having to have anymore treatments.  However, I think about the end of her treatment plan, and I'm not sure I'll be feeling that same way then.  I think beyond the next 18-20 months, I will always carry the worry on my shoulder that she will have a relapse or a different cancer will appear.  Until then, we will continue to take each day one step at a time, living life to the fullest each and every moment, and having faith that God is watching over her and our family.  As always, thank you for your continued positive thoughts and prayers.