Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The BEST gift ever!
I wanted to write real quick and let everyone know that Ashton's MRI came back all clear! Happy Holidays!!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
The Holidays...the good and the bad.
So we've past Thanksgiving and Christmas is approaching fast.
This time of year has been a million times better then last year. For one thing, I am so incredibly more appreciative of everything that I have and feel so blessed to be in the moment we are in. Things are going well, very well. Ashton has been making huge leaps in his recovery. He is almost running....sometimes he walks so fast that I need to tell him to slow down, especially in parking lots. I forgot what that was like. He is amazing. There are still hurdles to get over, but they will be taken care of. I would love for him to start Pre-school either in February or March so we have some time.
I've got all the decorations up and we are all in the Christmas spirit. It is so nice to not be having the feelings I did last year. It was so hard to see everyone going about their Christmas routines and know that I just couldn't be happy like them. I was in shock still, we were in crisis. This year, I am celebrating!!
Please don't think for a second that I'm not afraid of the future and how many Christmas's we have left with Ashton. I fear that all the time. I try to be positive though and imagine having him here for the rest of my life. Thats all I can do, because to do any different would be a waste of time, and possible something I would be sorry for in the future.
Ashton just had a hearing test done this week and he did wonderfully. There has been no further loss of hearing. It is stable, the same as it was 4 months ago. They say they don't recommend hearing aids at this time. Although, it may be something he needs later, but we won't know for sure until he starts school.
Now, I wanted to mention that although the holidays are much happier for us this year, there have been a couple of losses that have deeply saddened us. Our friend and fellow cancer patient up at LPCH just recently lost her battle. She was such a sweet, beautiful girl, only 2 and 1/2 years old. Her family had been up at that hospital for at least a year which meant little "Tootie" spent almost half her life there. She leaves her bigger sister, her mother, and her Father, who I know must be feeling such despair at the moment. You guys, our hearts go out to you. It was so great getting to know you all. Also, another family, some friends of friends of ours, just lost their baby boy. I can't imagine how either of these families are feeling right now. So as we go about our busy lives, getting ready for Christmas, please remember that there are parents out there facing their worst nightmares. Remember, Christmas is about giving. When you are asked about donating to St. Judes this year, please do. Even if its just a dollar. Or if you happen to be at McDonalds, and you see the change jar for The Ronald McDonald house, please drop some coins in. This organization helped both of these families, and there are always families who need this place to stay. It would help so much!
Now, I'm going to ask for everyone to send us prayers and positive vibes. Ashton is set to have his next MRI coming up on the 22nd. Three days before Christmas. Having a clear scan will be the greatest Christmas present of all. I believe he will but in the back of my mind, I can't help thinking if this scan may be the one that changes our lives once again. This is the first MRI after being completely off treatment, which is kind of scary. So please think of him that day, thank you.
This time of year has been a million times better then last year. For one thing, I am so incredibly more appreciative of everything that I have and feel so blessed to be in the moment we are in. Things are going well, very well. Ashton has been making huge leaps in his recovery. He is almost running....sometimes he walks so fast that I need to tell him to slow down, especially in parking lots. I forgot what that was like. He is amazing. There are still hurdles to get over, but they will be taken care of. I would love for him to start Pre-school either in February or March so we have some time.
I've got all the decorations up and we are all in the Christmas spirit. It is so nice to not be having the feelings I did last year. It was so hard to see everyone going about their Christmas routines and know that I just couldn't be happy like them. I was in shock still, we were in crisis. This year, I am celebrating!!
Please don't think for a second that I'm not afraid of the future and how many Christmas's we have left with Ashton. I fear that all the time. I try to be positive though and imagine having him here for the rest of my life. Thats all I can do, because to do any different would be a waste of time, and possible something I would be sorry for in the future.
Ashton just had a hearing test done this week and he did wonderfully. There has been no further loss of hearing. It is stable, the same as it was 4 months ago. They say they don't recommend hearing aids at this time. Although, it may be something he needs later, but we won't know for sure until he starts school.
Now, I wanted to mention that although the holidays are much happier for us this year, there have been a couple of losses that have deeply saddened us. Our friend and fellow cancer patient up at LPCH just recently lost her battle. She was such a sweet, beautiful girl, only 2 and 1/2 years old. Her family had been up at that hospital for at least a year which meant little "Tootie" spent almost half her life there. She leaves her bigger sister, her mother, and her Father, who I know must be feeling such despair at the moment. You guys, our hearts go out to you. It was so great getting to know you all. Also, another family, some friends of friends of ours, just lost their baby boy. I can't imagine how either of these families are feeling right now. So as we go about our busy lives, getting ready for Christmas, please remember that there are parents out there facing their worst nightmares. Remember, Christmas is about giving. When you are asked about donating to St. Judes this year, please do. Even if its just a dollar. Or if you happen to be at McDonalds, and you see the change jar for The Ronald McDonald house, please drop some coins in. This organization helped both of these families, and there are always families who need this place to stay. It would help so much!
Now, I'm going to ask for everyone to send us prayers and positive vibes. Ashton is set to have his next MRI coming up on the 22nd. Three days before Christmas. Having a clear scan will be the greatest Christmas present of all. I believe he will but in the back of my mind, I can't help thinking if this scan may be the one that changes our lives once again. This is the first MRI after being completely off treatment, which is kind of scary. So please think of him that day, thank you.
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