Smiles, Laughter, Playing, Joy!! All these things are Natalia. While she is still not wolking, she is becoming more vibrant every day. She still has small headaches that are mostly brought on by loud noise but nothing like a week ago. She loves to play catch and toss the rings. She loves to color and talk...boy can that girl talk. She is sharpening her humor and makes us laugh almost constantly. Of course, the new tool of "ow,ow,ow it hurts" to get us to her quickly that really doesn't hurt she just wants our attention immediately, is not cool. It is to her because we scramble like crazy when she says it. Also, there are the things that only Mama does right and others that only Papa does right and she is very vocal about letting us know which one of us she wants help from. She has definate ideas on what her meals should be...eggs with salsa for breakfast, soup for lunch and we must tell what dinner is going to be at lunch time. The day after a chemo visit is Sushi night...yes, she loves sushi. Her blood work looks great once again. "Great" is the nurses word for it. Once again thank you Juice Plus+. Edgar and I swear that is what is helping her blood stay in such good shape. 9 months into cancer and (knock on wood) she has not had any other health issues but the tumor & its side effects. She has only had short term hospital stays and gets to come home with us. She gets to return to Fresno where the city has shown her such love and support that it helps give her the will to carry on the battle. She cheers when she hits Herndon and 99. Yes, we are home!
Much love to you all,
Roni
PS...I want to do a movie night soon so I'll be in touch. It's the one thing I can think of to do that she won't have to move around much...any other ideas let me know.
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Happy New Year Valle's!
It's always nice opening up this blog and getting good news! Glad to hear Natalia is doing better....what a way to bring in 2009!
I've been thinking about you a lot lately Roni (Explanation of Tiraid ;-) From the minute I met you and your family it was apparent to me that Natalia gets her "strong will and ability to fight" from you. Don't change! Cry when you need to...get mad when you want. Don't apologize for your feelings, you have earned the right to them as Natalia's mother. If you feel "life isn't fair"...you are right, it's not! Nice families like yours should not have to go through this, Natalia does not deserve this!
While there is much love and support coming your way through family and friends, Natalia's battle is being won because she has "warriors" for parents and that is a good thing!!
I'm sitting here writing this and still can't believe how much time has passed since I met Natalia and how blessed your family is. I hope 2009 continues to bring you positive news. Your family is always in my prayers.
Shelley
Make-A-Wish
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