A little update from Stef @ the Chao Cancer Center

Hello everyone!

Just a quick update as I am sitting in the resource center at the hospital. North just finished getting his hydration and shots to prep him for radiation and is at this moment getting his treatment. Tomorrow marks one week and the second dose of chemo. Special thanks to Bruce Snyder for all his invaluable help in coordinating transpo support; and also to all of those who have driven him so far! Oh, and I LOVE the wonderful meals that have been delivered to help me out as well. We have both been enjoying them immensly.

So far, other than being suddenly very tired and some nasea, North is doing pretty darn good. He can still eat and has been trying more solid stuff lately with much success. We actually had the first somewhat normal feeling weekend in ages. It was wonderful! Zach came over on Saturday night and the three of us had a real blast opening up a big ol' box of goodies from Tennessee. The care package from family consisted of everything from clothes we hope will fit (lots of them!), to great books and cool nostalgic funky goodies such as oragami swans and a white chocholate bar (North's favorite as a kid) and a really cool DVD of the Brother's Bill and Bruce fishing show! (Great job guys!). There was even some moon pie cookies that apparently go great with the canned possum. (Gross!) And last but not least, a small jar of dirt direct from North's home state with instructions to simply sink his toes into it. Very creative, loving and fun indeed. Thanks to all of the McKinnon clan for putting that together. It really meant a lot to all of us.

And another very cool bit of good news is that the Brothers McKinnon are coming out to visit and help out during treatment! Yeah! Bill comes first for a week towards the end of this month, then Bruce comes for another week. A couple of days will overlap so all three brothers can spend some quality time together, and hopefully attend one of Zach's track meets too! North is SO happy about this. Zach is excited too although I know he can't help but wish all the McKinnon clan could be present here for his graduation on June 14th. He understands though and looks forward to seeing his uncles. Mary Mom will return for that grand occasion however, so all is well.

There is so much more I can think of to write about but time is running short before my sweetie appears and is ready to go home. And this note is quite lengthly enough for one day!

Love and blessings and HUGE thanks to each one of you who reads this. Thanks for caring and helping and praying and being a part of our lives.
Namaste',
Stef