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Fun Day Thanks To Kristi!


The last few days have been wonderful for Kolby. She has been able to minimize her pain and nausea medicine and feel pretty normal. She hung out with her friend Gabby and made jewelry (thanks to the MCCallum family :o). She also hung out with her sisters and watched movies, made bracelets, and swam in the pool. Today Kristi treated Kolby to some fun and she took her to the Artful Potter and painted cups. Kolby painted a cute cup and saucer along with Kristi. Kolby still has to be careful going out into public. So, we choose public places that are not very crowded. John told Kristi and I to take Kolby out of the house and off the couch when she is feeling good so she can try to have a little fun this summer, instead of just laying around the house. Kolby is starting to get a little depressed, especially in the evenings. Especially last night when she was talking about how good she feels right now, and come next Wednesday she will have to have chemo again and all the meds for 6 days. She just wants this next 9 months to go by really really fast! She is seriously dreading this next week. We know her life will revolve around treatments, side effects, lots of meds, doctor visits, and cycles for the next while, and it is tough. Not only physically but emotionally. The more we see Kolby suffer the harder it is for her family. So, we love these days when Kolby is feeling good. It makes us really appreciate our healthy bodies and happy positive attitudes.

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  1. Kristin ChesnikJuly 21, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I am so glad you are having some fun this summer. I hope this next round of chemotherapy goes better.

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  2. LeahJuly 21, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Next Wednesday is a whole week away. For now, keep enjoying wonderful things like the Artful Potter. What a great idea...especially since it's so stinkin' hot outside! We're always trying to think of cool, less crowded places too. Last night we resorted to Chuck E. Cheese. Bad idea! I don't recommend it for Kolby :)

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  3. TaraleeJuly 21, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    How fun! I'm glad you were able to get out of the house. Being cooped up sure doesn't help when you're already feeling down. I say LIVE IT UP when you can!

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