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Sunday, September 15, 2013

Terry fox run

I love the Terry Fox run.  The story, the memories of middle school runs, the community spirit at each run!  We went to our local Port Moody run this year, which also happened to Stefan's birthday!

Stefan did the 10 km, while the kids, my sister-in-law, niece and I did the 2.5.  I'm so incredibly proud of my little girl as she did pretty much the whole thing on her own; on her trike, and walking!  For a typical 4 year old, no big deal, but for Charlotte it was a huge milestone!  The cheerleaders from last year remembered her and we did the same photo!

Childhood Cancer fact of the week (i hate this one): two out of three cancer kids will suffer longer term side effects from their cancer related treatment - including organ toxicity, growth and hormonal deficiencies, infertility, and secondary cancers.




Wednesday, September 4, 2013

That time of year again...

I've been meaning to post for days - but life happens.

Our summer was really busy.  There is something to be said for the forced hibernation of last summer.  That being said, looking back at our summer, there was not one event we would have forgo-ed.  We enjoyed every day!  Many camping trips, catching up with friends, and relishing in our kids enjoyment of life!

I'm done with summer now though.  Ready to embrace fall with open arms.  Regular routine, fall baking, hot soups and chilis.

Kids are good.  Charlotte had her treatment Tuesday.  I think she had some anxiety though and did not sleep the night before, therefore I didn't either.  Next time we will hold off on telling her till the morning of.  She is now riding her trike in full force - so proud of her, and a huge milestone.  We got a quick summary of her MRI results from the oncology doctor on Tuesday.  She said there were a couple anomolies, but nothing alarming or urgent.  Hard to tell if they were there before cancer, or a result of her treatment.  We will likely need to monitor with future MRI's.  I try not to read too much into this.  And promised not to google all the big words in the print out I received.  They will schedule a follow up with Neurology soon.

Nathan is an always happy little guy (unless he has just been scolded, or we have told him no, he can't have a cookie for breakfast).

A couple videos of their cuteness:


Stefan is currently back to his job at his new school at 40%.  They have a good plan in place to get him back to full time.  

And with September...comes Childhood Cancer Awareness month.  A good time to start blogging again. In fact, I'll blog weekly this month with Childhood Cancer Facts.

This weeks - Did you know that childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in Children?

All my fellow momcologists are going gold for September - join us.  I'm happy to announce that BC Place will be lighting up gold September 21st to raise awareness.  Stay tuned for details!  Hope everyone is well!