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Chemo Day!

Today Kolby had chemo. So far...so good. She wanted a bagel on the way home since she has to fast until the procedures are over. Her appointment went great. Her nurses and doctors are so nice and going to the doctors is always a pleasant experience, thanks to them!

Kolby is feeling good these last couple days. She does get very very tired, especially after school. She loves going to school, and she was even nominated for the Sophomore Homecoming Dutchess.

I asked the doctor today when her next scan is and she said it will be the first of October. I look forward to her scans to see the progress, but then I also get nervous. I just hope and pray the cancer is still shrinking and disappearing, and that there will be no more new spots.

I am so proud of Kolby and her desire to go to school and to continue to live life to the fullest. She knows her limits and she is very responsible with her health. She knows when she has had enough and she knows when to slow down. She wakes up each morning at 4:00 a.m. to go to seminary with her dad and then off to school. It takes a lot of dedication to do that even when you do not have an illness, but Kolby is a fighter and we couldn't be more happy and proud of her.

We hope that the chemo goes easy on her the next few days. We always dread all the pills she has to take, especially over the next 5 days...but lately, Kolby doesn't seem to complain as much, which makes it much easier. When Kolby is happy, the family is happy. And we love happy days!!!!

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  1. CarolynSeptember 16, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    We were so happy that Kolby was able to come to Becca's party! I was worried about her all night but she was a trooper. I hope she enjoyed being there with friends!

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  2. Kristin ChesnikSeptember 18, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Kolby, you are amazing!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    You are an amazing young lady!!! Keep up the great attitude and know you have all of us praying for you! Love Shanna

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