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Well......now that we are breathing a little easier these days knowing that Kolby is beating the battle.....we sure are enjoying watching Kolby build back her strength and grow back her hair. LOL! Her hair has grown back in about an inch. It's pretty dark too. It sure will be interesting to see what her hair will look like after it has grown a few more inches. Kolby has pulled out her scrap books and she figures her natural hair was always a little bit darker...but thanks to Kristi, her sister who is a hair dresser, the high lights definitely made her hair blonder.

Kolby had another round of chemo last week and she finished all her meds on Tuesday. We are so thankful that the side effects are minimal. Although, on Friday she woke up with absolutely no energy, so she stayed in bed and slept all day. I have to remind myself that Kolby is still undergoing chemo for the next 5 months, and that she is going to have those "under the weather" days. She never complains, and she lives her days like a normal teenager....counting down the days till she turns 16, which is in 10 days. I can't believe it. I am so thankful that her health is improving, and that she is going to see and enjoy her 16th birthday. I hope and pray each year she will continue to celebrate many more birthdays cancer free. As her mother, I will never live a day without the worry of the cancer returning. I admit, it is my biggest fear. It came on so fast and so violently, and it seriously freaks me out just thinking about it. We were so lucky to catch it when we did. If it would have gone into her spine and brain, we wouldn't be celebrating this much anticipated 16th birthday. Today is a great day for Kolby and her family. We just love her, and her strength and positive attitude. We know that having a positive attitude has had a huge impact on her recovery. I hope we can all learn to appreciate life, even when it throws us some bad curves. Staying positive and strong for loved ones especially during trials is such an important part of healing. We know that the Lord wants us to stay positive and rely on him during the difficult times. We are so thankful for our testimonies and the knowledge that we have. Especially knowing that no matter what happens, we will always be a forever family.

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  1. Kristin ChesnikJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I am also incredibly grateful that Kolby is winning the battle. And I can't wait to see her new hair someday! :)

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