Sorry for the long delay in writing. We are trying to cram as much as we can into the last week of summer!!

John took Eli on Monday morning and his ANC had risen to 1136!! Yea!! Unfortunately, the bloodwork took so long that we knew going far was out of the question. So, we took the boys to Myrtle Beach which is only 1 1/2 hours away. We went to the Ripley's Aquarium which was a blast. Then the boys wanted to go the Magiquest which was another $75....we decided to let them play and drive home instead of spending the money on a hotel room. Everyone had a great time and it really was relaxing.

Wet took Eli to the dermatologist on Thursday because he has a rash that seems to be spreading....and the diagnosis was exema...I don't really understand how this can just "pop up" and spread around, but the derm seemed to be sure. It is funny how the oncologists basically say "we have no idea, go see the derm"...I know they are specialized and all, but come on!!

Last night John and I went to see Hootie and the Blowfish at the Family Circle Cup. We went out before with our friends, Sallie and Robert, and then sat by ourselves. I didn't want to jinx us and get tickets before yesterday. It was really a fun concert, but it really does age you. I could not help but sit there and think about seeing them at Myskin's Bar downtown Charleston when no one knew who they were. (I know you remember that, Jennifer!!) At the end Darius Rucker would sing "Oh Mandy" without any instruments and you were just floored by his voice....who knew?? Anyway, it was a great night.

That is all that is going on here. The big boys start school on Monday and I really can't wait. I think they both have really great teachers and it is going to be a great year. Eli will start preschool in Sept.

Thanks for checking in. Please keep all children battling cancers in your prayers. It seems that cancer is affecting so many little ones.....

Maria

I am thankful for the moments in our lives that seem to be so normal, so before cancer.