Hanging in there

Hey all, it's Bobbi.

Today was an ok day. We went to "Clinic" this morning for Scarletts blood tests and Chemotherapy. She did good for the Chemo but her blood tests came back with fairly low levels. They think she will be able to make it till Monday before she needs a transfusion but we were told to keep a close eye on her throughout the weekend. If she has a nose bleed or bleeding gums or any bruising we need to go straight in.

We think she's is doing much better being out of the hospital. She is eating way better and loves going for drives and walks around the house or outside (but it's SOOO cold in this country!). Anyway she is definitely still up and down and quite sick at times but overall we think it's been very good for her, mentally, to be here together as a family. Still no progress with the walking and with the sore legs but the Doctors aren't too concerned just yet. They say be patient, it will come.

The steroid she is on has lot's of side effects, one being extreme mood swings. Holy cow! Let me tell you there have been times where Lance and I have just looked at each other and said "Who IS she?" Lance actually asked the Dr. the other day if they had a resident exorcists on staff. haha.

When she is in a good mood and is being her normal happy self she just melts our hearts with her cuteness. We are constantly amazed at how grown up and mature she seems through everything. She will re explain situations and events in this adorable way. She has an amazing memory. One thing many of you may not know about Scarlett is that she is so positive and has been her whole life. Ever since she could talk everything has been "Great!" Seriously...
"Scarlett, how was your breakfast?" "GREAT!".
"Scarlett, how was school?" "GREAT!".
"Scarlett, how was your sleep?" "GREAT!".
and so on....you get the point. We always laugh because she is so consistently, well, GREAT!

This morning after she bravely finished swallowing the last of her meds, we asked her how was it? She was still shuddering from the taste but she put on her bravest face and said, yep you guessed it, "GREAT!", as she gulped down a glass of water to rinse the taste out. Lance and I laughed...she is so strong and it still shows through even though she's being put to the ultimate test.

We love that little angel face so much. We are so proud of her for being such a fighter.

Thanks for all your love and support.