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The last couple days Kolby hasn't felt well enough to attend school. Her energy level is pretty low and she hasn't felt very good. Actually, I am kind of glad to see Kolby want to take a few days off and rest. I would hate for her to push her self too much and then crash even harder. I know she doesn't run on a full tank of gas, like the rest of us, and I have to remember that. She slept better last night, and that means so did I. There were a couple nights when we saw every hour. She seems to be doing a little better this evening, and I can hear Kristi and her laughing in the other room. Thank goodness for her sisters. They are so good to her and they watch over her like a hawk. Kolby mentioned to us that she will probably go back to school tomorrow because she is feeling better and she doesn't want to make up anymore make up work than she already has to. She took the last of her chemo and steroid medication tonight. Because she gained a couple pounds, her dosage went up a little and I think that plays a huge role in why she doesn't feel as good as she usually does. Those steroids make her moody and depressed, and she says the chemo pills make her feel weird. Today she is finished with her pills and she is thrilled. 16 more days before her next chemo treatment.....And she hopes they go really really s l o w !!!!!

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  1. Kristin ChesnikOctober 13, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    So happy you've made it over yet another hurdle! You are amazing!

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  2. LeahOctober 13, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Yes, enjoy the next 16 days!

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  3. TaraleeOctober 15, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Slow..slow..slow... Let's just keep saying it! :) I wish my life would slow a little so I can only imagine how you wish these next 16 days will :) It's great that you're listening to your body and resting!

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