Aunt V's Arrived!!

I called Shayne after school on my way to Ohio State. He told me that she had the "queasy chemo stomach" today and the beginning of the mouth sores, but other than that she was feeling well. He gave her the dreaded (and expensive) Neulasta shot this afternoon reminding her it would be the only shot and not the 10-14 shots like with previous rounds of chemo. It didn't make it hurt any less, but at least it's behind her now.

Late this afternoon they picked up the wonderful Aunt Vaunie who flew in from Phoenix to help out this week. Then with tickets, compliments of the wonderful Ronald McDonald House, they went to enjoy their box seats complete with many eats (Yes, in class tonight I received a text message from Shayne "Shrimp, crab cakes, dessert cart - wish you were here!!!!") at the Philadelphia Flyers hockey game. Since my phone has free minutes after 9:00, I called them on my way home and Christi's incredible laughter and delight being experienced at the hockey game with her beloved Aunt and Daddy moved me to tears. I'm SOOOOOOOO thankful she's not in pain and for sweet Angels on earth who continue to get us through each day. The people who donated the tickets to the Ronald House will never know the fun they all had tonight down at the Sports Complex. We've been so richly blessed!!

Speaking of great blessings...........thank you to my beautiful cousin, Tricia, who provided care for Shayla while I was on campus tonight and even took Shayla to her pilates class. (Can you talk and do pilates at the same time??) Shayla LOVES being with Tricia and their two dogs, five cats and one lucky turtle!!! They even had time to squeeze in a pizza outing and crafts!! Tomorrow, I will be sporting gorgeous new earrings created by loving little hands.

And finally thank you to the sweet Bowermans who left a wonderful meal for Shayla and I. We are truly unworthy of your love. THANK YOU!! Goodnight!