Saying Goodbye

Four years ago, I enrolled Alexis in a local gymnastics class. Each class another mom and I spent our time chasing the little ones around the lobby and eventually started talking. Little did I know she would become a good friend and her daughter in the class would be a great friend to Alexis.

There are so many people that dismiss Alexis. This is the reality when you have health issues or language delays or speech problems from hearing or chemo. It's human nature when you don't understand something or something is out of the norm to just walk away. We have accepted this, and Alexis has always been fine with it. She seems determined to show everyone that she is just like them despite the outward appearance. She doesn't get phased. 

Well, this little girl from dance class has always accepted, included, and loved Alexis from day one through the last four years of health issues. They go to different schools, don't have the same friends, but she always has invited her to her birthday parties, asked to do play dates, and made sure Alexis was included in all social situations. This little girl has done what most can't...she has looked past the outward and seen how great Alexis's soul really is. She has been patient understanding her speech and taken her hand when her walk has been a little slow. She has been a true friend. We cherish that. 

Now after four years, we have to say our goodbye. They are moving, which makes us sad. We will be grateful for this kind soul that showed Alexis such friendship. She has been the true definition of a friend. 

Special Lunch

When Alexis was at camp last week, I missed her so much that I decided we finally needed to go to American Girl for lunch with her doll Grace. Today was the day!

Alexis and I had a blast. I bought her a matching outfit with her doll. She wanted pretzels for an app and Mac and cheese for lunch. She also kept feeding Grace food and getting her drinks. It was such a fun time talking, eating, and playing. 

Bowling

We took a few friends bowling today and had a blast!

Getting Docs to do what you want

Alexis had treatment day today and they also decided to do an EEG. We had an early morning start. She did great with the EEG and even took a nice nap for them. 

We then headed upstairs for treatment. Her counts were great, so we were able to go up on chemo again. She even convinced both her doc and nurse to sit down and play uno with her. 

The results of the EEG were promising. They didn't see any results of an seizures or any weird movement at all. So, that's a great sign. Getting closer and closer to a more normal life with less medical issues hopefully.