Our life is almost normal right now so I don't remember to update often. We had another stable scan (2 in a row now) back in January and will scan again in May. I think we have officially moved onto an every 4 months scan cycle instead of 3. We still take many trips to Grand Rapids for her urine test every 4-6 weeks but those have also stayed steadily within "normal" ranges. All in all she acts like any normal child and we are so thankful for a breather from the constant stress and anxiety of serious decision making. We continue to pray that the small tumor that remains in her body has, in fact, matured into benign tissue and will require no further treatment or intervention.
We seem to never be able to completely escape the constant doctor and hospital visits. Gabs took a very small tumble in the house and managed to completely fracture her humerus in her right arm. Not ideal considering we leave for Florida in a couple weeks but as least a typical childhood injury and inconvenience rather than what we are used to dealing with.
It's hard to believe what we were doing and thinking 2-2.5 years ago although evidence of it remains visably on Gabrielle's body and more noticeably on my mental and emotional state. I can't explain the fear and anxiety I feel from simple illnesses like a stomach bug or the flu. Even when I know what it is and that its not serious I find myself constantly anxious in a way I can't describe. I don't think I was this way before her diagnosis although, to be fair, I can barely remember who I was before it.
Thank you, as always, for your constant love and support. We are so grateful for your continuing prayers.
We seem to never be able to completely escape the constant doctor and hospital visits. Gabs took a very small tumble in the house and managed to completely fracture her humerus in her right arm. Not ideal considering we leave for Florida in a couple weeks but as least a typical childhood injury and inconvenience rather than what we are used to dealing with.
It's hard to believe what we were doing and thinking 2-2.5 years ago although evidence of it remains visably on Gabrielle's body and more noticeably on my mental and emotional state. I can't explain the fear and anxiety I feel from simple illnesses like a stomach bug or the flu. Even when I know what it is and that its not serious I find myself constantly anxious in a way I can't describe. I don't think I was this way before her diagnosis although, to be fair, I can barely remember who I was before it.
Thank you, as always, for your constant love and support. We are so grateful for your continuing prayers.