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Chemo Today.

Kolby had a chemo treatment today. She also went from 105 pounds to 98 pounds. Already she is tired and feeling down. So were sitting here watching the Hanna Montana Movie. Kolby told me that she would love to meet Miley one day. She even said she wishes she could write Ellen and ask her to make her wish come true. Kolby...I wish I could make that wish come true too!
Kolby had a pretty good week. School went good. John has been helping her a lot with her math homework. Christine Cox said she would come over a couple times a week and help her. Thank you, Thank you Christine! You are so sweet. Kolby's spirits are much better about her school work. She'll probably miss all of next week if she feels the same.
She so wants to feel good for the Thanksgiving weekend. She is also bummed that her best friend Gabby cannot come over this weekend because of how sick Gabby is. Kylie and Bentley are also sick. It's hard but we have to remember that Kolby's immune system isn't as strong so we have to be careful and keep her away from people who are sick. I hope that Kolby doesn't get the tummy problems that she had last time. Kolby says that it is probably the worst side effect of the chemo. Five days of chemo pills, steroids, and side effects....let's hope it goes by fast!

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  1. Kristin ChesnikNovember 20, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    That is scary about Kolby's weight loss--she is already so tiny. But what do you do when you are so sick? :(

    I am glad that Kolby is feeling better about managing her school work. I hope all friends and family get well soon so that she can have as much company as she wants! :)

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