Matthew & I were at Johns Hopkins most of the day today for our big tri-monthly visit. As usual, we were anxious and irritable going in. It's impossible not to be. The long day was taken up with stops at imaging (brain MRI), neurology clinic (shunt resetting), and pediatric oncology clinic (blood tests and check up). Leaving the hospital, we were physically and emotionally drained. On the way home, our fellow called with the results: All of the tests look good. (Really? yes, really.) A simple phonecall. Monumental news. Huge relief. Suddenly the pouring rain and congested holiday traffic were not so much of an annoyance.
We've reached the 10-month mark now, but who's counting? Tomorrow we'll sit down with both of the moms, Jon's brother Carl & family, extended family & friends. We're setting the table and preparing the turkey. Everyone's bringing everything else. We are truly grateful to be together. We remember all too well where we were a year ago this time - just home from Boston, anxiously waiting to enter the next phase of treatment, feeling like we were dangling on the edge of a cliff. What a year it has been. How much we have to be thankful for.
Wishing a happy Thanksgiving to all!
