What a GREAT DAY!

Well, Livi's "day 15" appointment was today. Bill was able to take time off work to be there, thanks to all the help from agents across the nation. (They've been donating their vacation time to him!) She was scheduled for a bone marrow test/biopsy and an IV chemotherapy "push". (the chemo they use for it is Vincristine.) She did just fine once the Benadryl calmed her down. Dr. Bernstein is very optimistic with how things are going and as always was more than willing to spend what time we needed in asking questions and voicing concerns. He makes me laugh. He's one of those guys who you can just tell is sooo smart but also knows how to zone out. While he was waiting for Livi's drugs to take effect he went out onto a couch and "took a nap". During the procedure he laid his head on the pillow with her, rubbed her head and sang the "Sing a Song" song from Sesame Street. (His assistant was doing the actual procedure.) We were out of there within 3 hours. Sweet little Aaron spent the morning with our dear neighbors, Elaine and Jan, who are in these pictures. A few months ago I signed Aaron up for a "mommy and me" gymnastics class as a way for me to have some one on one time with him. The classes are on Wednesdays, and since that's when Livi's chemo treatments fell it's turned into "the cool neighbor and me" classes. Elaine is so fantastic. It's such a blessing to us that she hasn't been able to find a job that suits her and they don't have children. (They just moved over from England the beginning of the year.) Driving home from the appointment today I saw a cute couple pushing a stroller on the way to the park. It was Elaine and Jan pushing Aaron to the park for a picnic. They even had a Frisbee and a kite that they had bought for him while they watched him the week Livi was in the hospital. Salt of the earth!

Later in the day, after naps, we all went outside and enjoyed flying kites, playing ball, and riding bikes. We feel so blessed to have the "family" here that we do.