August 10
It’s over…Ally’s last backpack weekend is over!!!!! In true Ally form, she cleared the chemo in record time, so we were able to unhook her from the rescue drug and fluids this evening. She is such an amazing little girl…she really is. At four years old, I marvel at her strength and the way she takes everything that has happened to her with such grace. She reminds me of my mom…
She’s worn out though. Tonight, once she got unhooked and de-accessed, we bathed her. After her bath, she climbed right into her bed. I crawled up next to her; she snuggled right in and fell asleep. I was sitting there watching her sleep thinking, you know, there’s nothing like snuggling up next to your mommy. A mom is someone that always makes things better…makes you feel safe and comfortable. All I could think about was how amazing it is that I can do that for her…
We wait for the results from Ally’s procedures…Dr. Bob said we’d probably hear tomorrow afternoon. I can’t imagine we’ll hear anything but good news. She’s done so well with her treatment…we’ve been so vigilant with her medications…we’ve tried so hard to keep her healthy…we’ll hear good news, I just know it.
The neighbors brought over their new puppies yesterday. Mac, one of the puppies, absolutely LOVED Benjamin. It was so cute. Mac just went crazy when he saw Benjamin, and he kept giving him little puppy kisses. Mac’s tail just wagged and wagged when Benjamin would come up to him and pet him. Ben did such a good job of being gentle.
Before I put this post to rest, I must say this…Go USA!! I’m a huge Olympics junkie, and I just watched the men’s US swim team win the gold medal. They were not expected to win at all. Too cool!