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Slowly but surely…
Today was the first day of the beginning of the process Ryleigh has to go through. She spent all day in the oncology/hematology clinic getting her first dose of cyclophosphamide – a chemotherapy drug that slows down the bone marrow’s production of cells. This will allow for making room so that more…
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Saying Goodbye to 2013!
This greeting created with Smilebox As the new year comes upon us — it seems to be a time to reflect on the previous year and evaluate the successes, worries, mistakes, losses, relationships… I could reflect on the year with a negative view. So many trying and stressful…
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Positively hopeful…
We are hopeful that this will be our last long stay in Vancouver. Ryleigh and Chloe continue to show such courage as they adapt yet again to another home, another routine, and another healthcare team to get to know. Ryleigh is scheduled for an autologous stem cell transplant. This is…
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A New Start…
A new look can help transform your inner self. Ryleigh decided to try a new look and as a result she feels like she can take on the world — it renewed her spirit. She is excited about starting school (she has been away for almost 3 years!). Even though…
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Going on a Vacation….Home!
Twenty days in Vancouver – we are finally heading to home. This year we have spent more time in Vancouver then we have in Vanderhoof. All three of us are as excited about going home as we would be going on a vacation. We only have about a week at…
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A Blue Day….
The sky was blue, the sun was shining, and we went to visit the Pacific Ocean – yet something else that is blue. It suited my mood today — just feeling a bit on the sad side of things. Not depressed – just glum. As much as I try to…
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Change
I have come to realize that change in my life is not a hurry up and happen but a process that I have to embrace and live the best way that I can. Ryleigh was discharged from the hospital 3 days after her surgery. We were all very excited at…
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Embracing the grey!
I was in one of the hospital corridors early this morning just taking some time to myself. A neurology resident that took care of Ryleigh last time we were here. He noticed me and said hello. We had a good chat as he noticed that both girls were in the…
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Understanding Chronic/Complex Pain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b8oB757DKc&feature=youtube_gdata_player One of Chloe’s health care professionals (a psychologist) recommended this video to explain what Chloe is experiencing. It is only 5 minutes long and I liked how it is explained. Important to remember that Chloe is not faking or making up the pain — she is truly experiencing it.…
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When it seems the darkest…there is hope
In a few hours Ryleigh will be facing her third surgery this year. She has been brave but last night in the wee hours of the morning she had lots of questions that I could not answer — will this time be the one that fixes everything so I can…
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