Today I'm grateful for...
My wife getting better and stronger
The kids being healthy and well adjusted
Relatively warm weather to enjoy
The little princess growing so much more cute everyday
As I write in the journal I can't help but think about what's going to happen tomorrow at Lulu's post surgical appointment? It's been 12 days since the last surgery and Lulu is to have a couple of follow up appointments tomorrow and Tuesday at UCSF. The next two days will be packed with medical appointments like, the surgical follow up, the estrogen shot, blood tests, consult with the oncologist for the Sutent drug treatment (that Lulu is back on after the second surgery), and seeing the director of the trial study. I'm hopeful that all will go well? The positives are even though Lulu's feet are bothering her again because of the trial drug, she id feeling much better the last 7 days after the second breast surgery to clean up the infection and place more Allograph tissue. I know that Lulu has some of that Molina spark back, and everyday I see a little more of the wife I once knew. It's amazing that I have forgotten just how alive and fun loving my wife was before these last few surgeries. I think the stress and the healing have taken a toll on her both physically and mentally? It's great to hear that infectious, inspiring tone back in her voice and feel that energy she is starting to possess again.
I spent much of the day with Lourdes today. She has been growing up so quickly. I just can't imagine that a short 14 moths ago we got to bring her home from the hospital intensive care unit? I think that Lourdes is weighing about 35 pounds now? Hard to remember when she was the size of my hand and 2 pounds. Lourdes' personally is just beginning to shine, and she showing us the maternal (by maternal; I mean from Lulu's side) stubbornness much like her older bother Hamilton. We're working on the walking part, but haven't mastered it yet. No hurry from her parents though. I love this little princess's dimples. None of the boys have them, and Lourdes stand out on her cute face when she laughs or smiles. We are so very blessed to have her here with us, and so honored to be her mother and father.
I again want everyone to know just how much all the thoughts and prayers have lifted our spirits. As the husband of a breast cancer patient, I'm so very grateful that we have such loving, supportive friends and family. I journey we have been this last year and a half would have been so much more difficult without you all. We love each and everyone one of you!
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