What a great week we have had!!! Our hospital visit was pretty uneventful. They did need to give Eli something to help him urinate during the night after his Cytoxin treatment, but that was really what we were there for. (In case that happened.) We got out of the hospital about midday on Tuesday so our stay was really quick and painless.

Because Eli's counts were high, we tried to get out and do as much as possible. Cher and I took Eli and his friend Abrielle to the outlet mall (in the morning, outside on a weekday) and he seemed to really enjoy himself. Other than taking some extra germ protections and not going to any indoor play areas we tried to do as much as possible. The weather was great, so we were able to take lots of bike rides and play in the back yard.

We got our shots on Wed and Thurs. I put the numby stuff on his leg and it really went well. I put it on with the press and seal like they do in the clinic and he didn't mind it. He will get shots again for 4 days this week...He is taking his oral Chemo daily and it seems to be getting easier. The great thing is that there is no more gagging and vomiting, so I know he is getting the meds that he so needs.

Friday we went to the clinic just to see where his counts were for the upcoming weekend...and we were at a whopping 2800!!! So, we actually took the boys out for mexican food on Friday night here on the island. We managed to get a seat outside in the corner away from most people and it was wonderful. That is actually the first time our entire family has been out together in close to 3 months. (And for those of you that don't know....we LOVE to eat out!!) What a treat for us.

Saturday I got up with my friend Cher and we went to the garage sales on the island. Suzanne and company had a great sale benefitting the Leukemia Society with a bake sale and everything. I picked up some cookies for the boys that they loved....The rest of the day we spent picking up odds and ends getting our house out of winter and into spring.....

We got up and went to church this AM. John went to the 8 and I went to the 10 with the boys. I think that is how we will try to do it in the future, that way we both get to go. The Hucks and the Tyners came over this afternoon for lunch...it was so fun...6 adults and 9 kids and another on the way....Eli had a blast and is still talking about Amelia Rose (the Hucks' youngest girl!!)

It was just so wonderful to have a "normal" weekend. I feel that this is God's way of helping me to really get my second wind so I will be ready for the next down time. We know Eli's counts are going to drop this week and will probably be really low beginning this next weekend....but as I have said, we will deal with that when it comes....one day at a time :)