Today Keira has been in treatment for six months. Wow how time flies!

   We have learned so much over the past six months. Most of it we would really rather not know such as the names and side effects of cancer drugs, the intensity of the treatment plan for Leukemia , the way to smuggle extra calories into the belly of a stubborn four year old but most of all we’ve learned how absolutely wonderful people can be. We are blessed with wonderful friends, family and neighbors. Even strangers have said and done such wonderful things to encourage Keira. We marvel at the kindness and generosity that has been shown to us. I’m sure that when all is said and done and I think back on this time the fear and the agony of seeing Keira suffer will be just a vague memory but the way my heart warms when someone says or does something kind for us, that will always be with me. If you are reading this, you've kept Keira in your thoughts and prayers and I can’t thank you enough!

Last week Keira finished up one stage of her treatment and in two weeks she will start another. Her doctors are pleased with her progress and believe that she is responding well to the Chemo. They will verify that with a bone marrow biopsy some time this month.  In two weeks she will start the most intense Chemo that is on her “road map”. Her doctor told me to expect a hospitalization due to fever but the actual Chemo can be admitted outpatient which is much better for all of us. We still have a long way to go but we couldn't be more pleased with how Keira is responding so far. Please keep sending that positive energy………… It’s working!!!!