Kira's Progress

Kira is doing well and feeling strong.  She exited her critical phase strongly, so her bone marrow is doing its job.  She went for a jog over the weekend (both surprising and worrying us) but she made it back just fine.  Today, Kira went to Math class (at home!) and will be hosting her History and English tutors tomorrow.  We are planning to go searching for the Great Pumpkin tomorrow afternoon, and if all goes well, a Haunted House on Wednesday night!  Her next treatment starts Thursday.

Meal Calendar

We added a few more dates to the meal calendar (http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=SBRM0096) as we better understand Kira’s treatment schedule and are hearing that more folks what to help out.  We are so grateful of seeing the wonderful smiles as folks drop off meals.  Today’s smiling face was Karen – thank you Karen for the wonderful meal!  We devoured it, and as usual, it was so timely!  Dianne’s Turkey Tacos on Friday were the most amazing food on Mother Earth.  We ate it throughout the weekend and were saddened when it was gone - gonna need that recipe!  Thank you Dianne!!! 

Special Visitors

As we finished up dinner tonight, we hosted a very special organization to our house: Make-A-Wish Foundation!  Wow, what an incredible visit!  They wanted to learn all about Kira and her family… even Miss V (her horse).  They shared some previous Wish Kid wishes and did a little brainstorming with Kira.  We signed the paperwork and now just need Kira to decide on her wish!

Chores/Kid Taxi

On the chores/Kid Taxi requests (https://lls.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/646341/login), we believe we just need a pick-up for Kelsey on Friday @ 4pm from EHS, and the stalls on Wednesday and Saturday.  We’ll be at the hospital for the definitive word on Kira’s progress on Wednesday, then in-patient Thursday through Saturday for treatment #3 (of 4).    

Community = Love

Thank you all for the thoughts, prayers, letters, posts, pictures, meals, help with chores and rides!!!  You have given a rich and deep meaning to the word community.  Linda and I are so grateful!

Hugs,
Jeff

p.s.: Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sternfels!!!  We are so very proud of you both on your wedding!!!  Thank you very much for honoring Kira during your special day!