Monthly Archives: June 2009
Back to Camp
She is back at Ronald McDonald Camp, and very excited about it. We won’t see her again until Thursday. She took her camera and promised to snap lots of pictures. I miss her already.
Chemo 1, Jordan 0 (but still in the game)
She had a rough chemo day. She did great getting accessed and hob-nobbing with some visiting celebrities. But the drugs socked her a little harder than usual. We think her body is starting to tolerate them less. She gets sick … Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day
She gave me a handsome handmade card. She drew all the pictures, and dictated her sentiments to her school aid. Here’s what I received in the booklet card, panel by panel: – He’s a great tickler! He knows my tickle … Continue reading
A Random Lament
Jordan, The Persistent She plops down on the sofa next to me and sighs. – When are we going to the store to buy my tea? – When you clean your room. – Oh! She groans and heaves another sigh. … Continue reading
Two Strong Women
Two Strong Women One has quiet strength. She can withstand setback after setback, steel herself and trudge forward without much complaint. The other is a lion. She will overpower you with the force of her will, and let everyone in … Continue reading
Hooded Bandits
Hooded Bandits She was supposed to clean her room, but she spent most of the day prancing around with a feather duster. I occupied my time playing with the camera. Occasionally, she would sit with me for a portrait or … Continue reading
Put your hands in the air!
Just received fabulous news! A senior neuroradiologist at CHLA reviewed the film from the MRI scans Jordan had last week. He compared the new scans with a study from August 2008. The comparison demonstrates “significant reduction in the thickness and … Continue reading