Our visit with the doctor went well. I almost forgot what we were doing in the morning and then I had to turn back to the house because I grabbed the wrong red bag. So much for being early. For a minute I thought I was subconsciously trying to avoid going completely.

We had a nice visit with our favorite Dr. Hudspeth. She thought Amelia looked great. She was hoping that Amelia had grown some since our last visit but she has not. I don't think she's grown in six months or so. Now we have an appointment with the endocrinologist. It's also time for another visit with the cardiologist and about time for another round of scans. Ugh!

The good news.... is that her blood work looks much better than it had. Nothing funky. Nothing way out there. Just a bit of promise that nothing is lurking in the dark.

Speaking of the dark...please send up a prayer or two for two girls who we met in New York when we were all in remission getting antibodies. Laura and Emily. They have relapsed and are fighting the battle again.

Nothing new to talk about. The shingles linger... There are still some hazy patches on my cornia. I just want this to be over! Oh I got a bill from my personal doctor a few days ago for $3.00! It even came with a return envelope. I think that's the the bill I'll pay this week. Enough about me.

Amelia is really enjoying school. She has been the flag girl, the weather girl and the star of the week. This week she was the calendar girl. I have not forgotten to pick her up yet either. That was her greatest worry when she started school.

Ben has been doing great in school inspite of his big cold. He had a bloody nose twice at school on Friday.

Kathryn is trying to talk me into getting a puppy. I told her that I want a third or fourth grade dog. NOT a puppy. I just know the kids would really love to have a dog of our own but I don't think I have the patience to take on a puppy.

I'm having some thoughts about finding a new automobile since I can't get all of the doors to unlock and the fuel gauge can't be trusted. I just can't figure out how to fit the whole gang into a sports car.

Monday we go for Amelia's port flush and counts. The numbers have been a bit funny lately so I'm hoping for a little good news. Lately I feel like I'm just waiting for something to be wrong. It's hard to put those thoughts away but I usually do.

All for now. Just wanted to say hi.
Allison