Our Break

We took a break from Cancer for a while. It was a welcome reprieve. Jace has felt so great lately I didn’t want to jinx it by saying it out loud or writing about it. Maybe I shouldn’t admit this, but we actually took a break from many things for the last month (including this blog), so now we still get to decorate our tree…put up Christmas lights…and try to get Christmas cards together in the next week. We probably need to shop a bit too, but luckily nobody at our house is stressed about it. It’s incredible how our priorities have changed. An hour ago, when Jace was sitting on my lap, I put my cheek against his, and he told me I am a good mom.  I wrapped my arms around him, felt his warmth, smelled his hair (do other moms do this?), and smiled a real smile.  He’s so amazing. He was on my lap, because he had a big morning. Another chemo treatment…and another lumbar puncture.  I’ll let the pics from the last two treatments tell his story, since I ought to think about being responsible again. Wish me luck on the Christmas Cards… :)

(The night before his haircut.)

(Primary Children's Hospital November 15)

 (Getting ready for chemo December 14)

And.....Still Smiling.  Gotta love this kid!