Kolby's "Happy No More Chemo Party"

Today was Kolby's Happy No More Chemo party that Diane and the office staff threw for Kolby. We are so thankful for the office staff, nurses and Dr. Rashid for all they have done for Kolby this past year. Each appointment Kolby was greeted with huge smiles and tender loving care. Our family will forever be indebted to each and every one of them. Diane..thank you so much for the delicious ice cream cake.

Kolby had her blood work done today...and everything came back normal. YAY!!! Kolby goes for a full body scan for the first time since she hasn't received chemo tomorrow morning. Keep your fingers crossed! We just know that these scans will come back clear and that this cancer scare is in the past.

Kolby is doing great. She is even going to the gym each day to build back her strength and muscle. She is enjoying her summer and having lots of fun with her friends and family. She feels back to normal, and it so nice to see Kolby enjoying her social life once again. A year ago she was so sick, and she told me she wants to make up for lost time. So, we have a lot of fun plans for the summer. She is going to go to girls camp, EFY, and her Make A Wish Cruise in August, just to name a few summer plans she has made. She plans on spending each summer day to the fullest.

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A little note from me, Kolby.

I want thank Kristi and Kylie for designing these T-Shirts. At first I didn't want my name on the shirt. I really do not like having the attention on me. But, after I saw them I really liked them. Thank you Kristi and Kylie. Also, thank you so much Vicki and Dale for making the t-shirts, you did a great job. I just love them. Thank you!!! This has been really hard on me. I wish I felt better and I want my healthy body back. I miss hanging out with my friends and doing the things I like. I also do not like it when I feel sick. The blisters in my throat and mouth are gone right now, but when I take chemo again I know they will come back. It has been nice feeling good these last few days. I haven't had to have chemo this week because of the scans. It is such a good feeling to feel good again. I never really appreciated my healthy body till now. The chemo makes me feel horrible. I have no energy. I feel nauseous all the time and I get horrible headaches. They hurt so bad. I get s...

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