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Her Frown Was Turned Upside Down!


Today Kolby had a chemo treatment and a spinal tap. It went really well. I quickly took this picture of Kolby's dad sitting with her while she slept. Her doctors told us that Kolby doesn't have to have chemo next week, so she gets a chemo break for 2 weeks. She will be having her scans to see if all the cancer was killed by her treatments. She also does not have to take her steroids or other pills during this time. Only nausea and pain meds as needed. We are all so happy. The steroids make Kolby very emotional and moody. So, even though she had chemo today, she did not have to have her steroids and we are seeing a huge difference in her whole attitude. Her mouth sores are still there and dad's "cocktail" seems to help ease the pain. She also got another nausea medicine, so hopefully she will be her old self in a matter of a couple days. She is already doing so much better. Her friend Becca and her mom came over and visited for a while. They also took a couple "Keeping Kolby" bracelets. Kolby loved visiting with them. So, yes today....her frown was quickly turned upside down....and she is smiling all today. Yay!!!

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  1. JodiJune 23, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Good news!! So glad to hear it. Kolby we think of you daily and pray that the next week will be a great and happy :) week for you with no chemo and meds! We will look forward to reading all about it on the blog.

    Love ya!
    Jodi & Jessi Thomson

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  2. Kristin ChesnikJune 23, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    Yeah!!! I am so glad she gets a little break. That is such a sweet, sad picture.

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  3. LeahJune 23, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Oh Dana...seeing that picture of John sitting next to Kolby's bed is so tender. It's so representative of a parent's unfailing love for a child in need.

    Sounds like Kolby's body is responding well to treatments. What a relief that she will get a "break" for a week or two. Maybe that will be enough to regain the emotional and physical strength to keep on going.

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  4. TaraleeJune 23, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Wooohooo for all sorts of things! I'm glad things will be a little better for a little while :) Thanks for sharing!!

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  5. UnknownJune 23, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    I pray the scans go well and Kolby has a little reprieve. It warmed my heart to see the picture of Kolby and John (and her minky).

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  6. UnknownJune 23, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Whoops. Sorry, web is me, Barb...gotta sign out of my work account.

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