We are staying busy with life

Today I'm thankful for...
My wife feeling better each day
Loving and secure kids
My health
A wonderful house to come home to

The family has been busy with the kids school, the office (and all it's needs), and planning the summer. Lulu has had a chance to work at the office for the last three weeks, and though she's extremely tired; she has been loving every minute of her days. Lulu even wants to be the managing partner for the practice. I'm not really too excited about the idea of her stressing about the daily trials of Dentistry for Kids, but the bright side is that the extra work keeps her mind off her cancer. Will be redefining her new position as the days go by, but I know I've put my two since in for the position not to take away from her home/kids time.

Lourdes has had many medical appointments. I'm so happy to report here that she has past all the test with flying colors. At 11 months (her will be one on June 1) she is developing like a normal 7 or 8 month old. I've been told that with very premature babies like her this is normal. I have to say that I'm a very involved Dad. This week I've been out of the office, and spending so much quality time with the little jewel. Today we took a stroll at the local mall and eat some "hotdog on a stick" together, we did a wardrobe change three times today (this little girl can miss her clothes with the best of them), and played Daddy fetch (one of her favorites). I prefer the father/daughter snuggle time the best, and I've noticed that Lourdes isn't sleeping in my arms as often now? I'm missing some of the cute things that she used to do, but has grown out of already. They grow so fast!

We're fast approaching the May 24 date of Lulu's bone marrow biopsy. This is the procedure so the amount of cancer cells in the bone marrow can be assessed, and if there is some (we're praying that this test will be negative) Lulu can start a experimental drug therapy to fight this invading cancer cells. I think that this is a big advantage when seeking treatment at a educational facility like UCSF? In addition to all of Lulu's care in the same place, they have access to all the newest treatment modalities and drugs. I know that Lulu is worried about not only the process of giving a sample of bone marrow, but also for what the results might be?

We wish to thank everyone that has been praying for our family, and thinking about Lulu's recovery. I know that I'm so very blessed with how great our friends and family have been through this last year. The caring that has been shared with us has been amazing. We can't thank you all enough. Thank you all for being there for us!