sweetness

Last night and today have been pure joy...sweet joy!

Camryn slept like a rock last night, hardly moved at all...she truly enjoyed being in her bed, in her room, sleeping on her pillows. Yes, what a difference home makes. Unfortunately we had to wake Camryn up really early today to head to clinic. One of the stipulations of our discharge was that we would be at clinic today...yes, we were discharged at 3:00pm yesterday and at clinic at 8:00am. But, this is what we do...follow our instructions. Camryn was super grouchy about having to get up, she was having none of going to clinic...I felt horrible for her. We just got home and now we are heading back again. We tried to reassure her that it would be a quick trip, that we'd be coming home...but you know I'm not sure she believes it.

We got to clinic and found our usual spot in the procedure area...everyone was happy to see Camryn back. Curtain #8 has it's occupant back. We waited for some paperwork and Camryn got settled in her recliner...and before too long she was asleep. It will take awhile for Camryn to adjust to real schedules...you know what I'm talking about if you've ever spent time in the hospital. Lots happens at night, so it's late nights and late mornings.

As Camryn slept Nurse Charlotte drew her labs and we just hung out and waited...chatted with Kristen for awhile which is always a treat. We LOVE Kristen! In a few minutes Dr.A came over and saw Camryn...she was still sleeping, and true to Dr.A form he didn't wake her. Reminded us about rashes, fevers, really anything...give them a call. The biggest thing right now is Camryn drinking...she has to up her fluid intake as the kidneys take quite a hit during chemo and radiation. So we are watching her fluids and encouraging her to drink and drink lots!

Labs looked great and we were on our way home...

The rest of the day was spent just hanging out. Honestly both me and Jason feel like we got hit by a truck...we are so exhausted. Really trying to catch up, thankfully we don't have anywhere to be or anywhere to go these days so lounging at home is it. Wyatt and Camryn enjoyed the day playing together and doing all sorts of things. I must admit that I just stood outside Wy's room for a bit listening to them chat...oh the joy! Savoring the sweetness of the moment...

We are thankful...extremely thankful! We know that Camryn has done so well and we also know that we have a long way to go. We are not out of the woods yet, by a long shot; but we are thankful for this day.

Living life in the hospital makes you realize how much of life we take for granted...and so we thank the Lord for giving us today. We are thankful for what He has done in Camryn's life...how she has fought thus far and praying that He will continue to give her the strength and protection to keep fighting, keep living.