Summer

Well, it would seem this blog post is long overdue! I have no excuses other than there has not been anything much to report. The switch from weekly chemo to chemo every three weeks has been great! It has been nice to not be at the clinic so much, and I think it has helped her feel better overall. The first two treatments Lila received were half doses. This is because the radiation intensifies the chemo's effectiveness, so they do not need to use as much for 6 weeks following treatment.

The last time we went in for treatment, she got her first full dose since April. There are certainly days and moments when I can tell that she doesn't feel good, but for the most part she has no idea she has cancer. We have had a lot of fun this summer! Her hair was growing back in, but this morning before church I was pulling out clumpfuls, so it seems like we'll need to wait on that.

Lila's last chemo treatment is scheduled for this Thursday! We hope and pray it will be her last ever. August 20th will be a big day for us. She will have a CT scan in the morning to check to see if there is any evidence of cancer in her body. They will also do a heart echo to check function since one of her chemo drugs can cause heart damage. Prayers are appreciated as always. We have come such a long way since February! We are so grateful.

Dr. Lila at the Creative Discovery Museum

Sisters! It has been very special to watch them play together so much this summer.