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Kolby has felt good all weekend. She even hung out with some friends and went to a pumpkin patch on Saturday night with Kylie and Gabby and went on the rides. Kolby loves Halloween and all the decorations. She even asked her dad to buy some big pumpkins so the whole family can carve pumpkins for Family Home Evening next week.

Today at church I was called to be the assistant camp director in our ward. Kolby (and I) are really excited because that means she is definitely going to Girl's Camp with me this year if all goes well with the finalization of her treatments. Speaking of treatments, we are all nervous for this upcoming Thursday and the new chemo drug. Especially Kolby. She realized that Thursday was the day to dress up for Halloween at school, and she'll have to miss it. I told her I could change her day to Friday since I have that day off too, but she is worried that she is going to be sick and she wants the extra day to re coop before Wednesday of next week since it is a 5 day weekend. Heck, I would tell my mom to reschedule....but not Kolby...she doesn't want to miss school if she doesn't have to. (Me, I would suck it up!)

Right now, Kolby is sitting on the couch doing homework. She is feeling good and is feeling the stresses of balancing her life. Cancer is an obstacle for Kolby. She is jumping over the hurdle, and running the race. I sure am proud of my daughter. She is an example to me. She is strong, and yet she embraces life with such a courageous attitude. I am so thankful for Kolby in my life. I love you Kolby Kay! Have a great week, and no matter how the new chemo makes your body react, I am here with you all the way!

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  1. Kristin ChesnikOctober 24, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    I am so glad you are doing well now Kolby! Good luck in the coming days!!

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  2. The Foote FamilyOctober 24, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    You are all AMAZING!! I will be praying for things to go well with the new stuff on Thursday too. I have been meaning to tell you all thank you for your talks last Sunday. Your family is incredible.

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  3. LeahOctober 25, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    I'm so excited to have you and Kolby at camp next year too! We'll have fun...

    I'm anxious to hear how Thursday, and the days that follow, go. Hopefully, it will not be as bad as feared.

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  4. TaraleeNovember 2, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    I love what you said in the last paragraph! "Cancer is an obstacle. She's jumping over hurdles and running the race". That just seems to be some perfect words! I'm so glad that you are such an acrobat because you're doing more than most people could do!!! You amaze me girl :)

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