Happiest Girl

Maggie continues to feel great while we spend time away from the hospital. Her sores are no longer bleeding and have only required pain meds once a day (if that). The doctor said today that they probably aren't as deep as the previous mouth sores--whatever the reason, they're not bothering Maggie like the previous ones did. We are so grateful for this. We can't say it enough. In the last few days we've walked to a community carnival (twice), drove to Bluffton, OH for a family reunion, had my brother and fam over for an extended visit, visited friends over lunch, and eaten out quite a few times. The weather has been beautiful and we have taken advantage. Maggie continues to make us smile and laugh. Tonight in a pet store she talked (loudly) with the puppies and kitties in the cages. She's learned to scoot her high chair backwards by slamming her back against the chair. Overall, she's been very vocal and cheery. A bit attached to mommy, but she's slept a little bit here and there and she's put on half a pound since Thursday (good eating!).

We'll get a phone call from the doctor tomorrow for instructions for the next chemo. He said today that we'll likely start sometime this week since Maggie's sores are improving. Should be Wednesday or Thursday, more than likely. Whenever it starts, we'll have several days in the hospital, then be home for a few, then back in again for more chemo.

Thanks to everyone for such wonderful comments, emails, cards, gifts, etc. We feel very loved. We're working on getting in touch with as many of you as we can, either by phone, email, card or letter, etc. Thanks for your patience. We'll continue to update the blog, probably more often once we're in the hospital.

Goodnight.