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Enough is Enough!

Ok, I just about lost it with Kolby this evening. She has a tendency to complain about taking her medications....."It tastes funny", "It's too big", "I'll take them in a minute", and so on. With one of her pills she has to let it sit in her mouth for a few minutes while it disolves. I swear, she complained about it for about 15 minutes. I finally told her, "Enough is Enough!!! Take that dang pill now!" Then, of course her dad comes to her rescue and totally babies her. It's ok, I am thankful for John and his unique way of turning Kolby's mood around in just a matter of seconds. They are buds...and I always tease her that she loves her dad more than me. He loves her so much that at 10:00 o'clock tonight she was hungry and craving Wendy's, so guess what??? Your right....he went and got her a meal...and she ate the whole thing. Kolby actually ate really good today, and with this new med she is on, she didn't feel as sick today. Also, her good bud Gabby Newman came over and sat with her all day. We are so thankful for Kolby's friends, and their compasion and love they have for her. Everyone has made such an impact on our family. Even though we are going through this difficult trial and time in our lives, we are so blessed with so many friends and family. P.S. Jeff and Kylie...thank you for coming over and chillin with Kolby too. You two are the best. I love ya...

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  1. UnknownJune 3, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    Dana you are such a good mom. Every mom can appreciate the frustration that comes with a kid that refuses to take medication that you know will help them. It made me laugh a little that this problem doesn't necessarily go away just because they are older. Love you guys, Maranda

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  2. The HullsJune 3, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    What a beautiful blog Dana. You will be glad you wrote everything down. Our prayers are with Kolby and your family during this difficult time. We send our love and hope for the best. Love you guys, The Hulls

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  3. CarolynJune 3, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Stubborn is good! My mom used to tell me that about Becca. She can't be talked into much she doesn't want to do, even by friends. That trait has enabled her to make a stand when necessary and persevere when things get hard. Stubborn is good.

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  4. Sonja MiddletonJune 4, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    Dana, when my mom had cancer, she was given a prescription for a drug called Kytril. I'm sure there is something bigger and better on the market now. However, the beauty of it was that my mom NEVER got sick from chemo. She had to take it 1 hr before her chemo AND 2 days after the chemo. It is so hard to treat nausea but if it can be prevented, it's a blessing. My sister and I are thinking of you and your family. You are in our constant prayers. We also have some things Kolby may want to try for her hair. She can get a feel for them to see if she likes them. We love you. If there is anything at all we can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Sonja

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