Thursday, November 1, 2007 - It's the day after "All Hallows Eve," and we all survived pretty well. Julia and Madeline went trick or treating with their friends and brought home a huge amount (two pillowcases full) of candy.
I usually make our front porch VERY scary (spooky music, black lights, severed body parts, and me--pretending to be a zombie mannequin then jumping up with a scream), but this year I toned it down. It's hard to be horribly frightening when you're holding a cute puppy in your arm. Some of my regular customers missed the big scare, but I saw a lot of happy younger kids--in past years I'd either have made them cry or they would've avoided our house all together.
After her full day of surgery and chemo on Tuesday, I was amazed that Mady had the energy to both go to school and go out halloweening... but then again I've always found her to be pretty amazing.
Oh yeah, somebody asked me last night-- Mady's ANC is 2,000 and climbing. She's a neutrophil-producing machine. It's almost scary...
Day 53: All Hallows Day
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WE LOVE YOU!!!!! J,T,F
We had a rush of kids last night, then nothing...until a neighbor called and asked where we were, since our house was so dark (for the pumpkins). Turned the lights on and the kids returned!
Love you all!
BLKJ
I'm glad you had fun Halloweening! You know, I've never seen your house on Halloween...that'll have to happen some day...it sounds like you make it wicked scary.
And yay for the neutrophil-making-machine!!!!!
~~Stephanie~~
It's so wonderful to hear how well you're doing... and the puppy can only help! He may not know it yet, but he's one lucky dog, being adopted by such a caring, loving, (not to mention playful and kind!) family...
Best, Leslie
oops, my apologies to ms. buttercup -- I got her gender wrong! but then again, she may not know that yet, either... Leslie
Hey, guys. It was a beautiful Halloween night wasn't it? I figured the kids, Mady and Julia included, would stay out a little later than usual. I am glad to hear of progress in the form of a more comfortable way to receive chemo. I have Mady's recipe (pancakes) on my kitchen counter and this reminds me of her every day. I am going to visit Ross this weekend at the University of Virginia (believe it or not he is a fourth-year as they call seniors). I haven't seen him since July. Your puppy looks gorgeous; I'm sure you have eager puppysitters if this is every needed. I'm sending you all love and strong minds and hearts.
... wanted to let you know I'm following Mady's progress and rooting for you all, like so many of your friends and neighbors here in Belmont. My daughter Seneca would love to be added to the list of potential puppy-walkers, if the need ever arises! with love and all the powerful healing wishes I can muster, Johanna (Butler/ arts&crafts mom)
p.s. belated birthday wishes to Chris & Trey!
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