Holiday Weekend

Greta continues to amaze us; we have seen so many smiles and heard loud, silly laughter this weekend!

Randy and Kristi are constantly watching her for signs of fever or other discomfort - a real feat when they suspect she's probably teething at the same time! Her numbers continue to come is as hoped and expected, but the treatment definitely takes a toll on her little body. Today she needed to stay at the hospital for most of the morning to receive a platelet transfusion. She had a nice nap while she was there, and between that and the transfusion itself, we had a content little lady to play with and adore this evening.

Gavin has enjoyed playing outside with his friends; we're really grateful that this is going on during the summer when he and his buddies can be outside - the playset has gotten quite a lot of mileage already!

Greta's still eating and drinking pretty well, hasn't lost her hair, and doesn't yet seem to have nausea or any other of the side effects we've been bracing for. She's only a little cranky now and then, and a lot more clingy with Mom and Dad, but most of that we think is probably due to frustration at not being able play the way she'd like to. She's walking a little bit more, but only a few steps at a time, and that's probably hard for her to take, too.

We continue to thank God for her pleasant nature, her terrific response to the treatment, and the comfort we receive daily from so many well-wishers. It's truly been a blessing to share this long Holiday weekend with her, to hear her gorgeous laughter and enjoy her squinty, excited little grins!

Love to all,
Kari