Thur June 3, 2010

Hi everyone! Blake had his first Proton Therapy apt yesterday. It was just a trial run. I must say it went really well. Our apt was at 2 and we were done and out by 3. It went so smooth! Everyone we met at the Proton Center was SUPER nice. They are very kid friendly. Blake had fun playing with all the toys. When we went back to meet the anesthesiologist he told the nurse "be careful my port". I couldnt believe my ears. He is talking SO much now. She smiled and told him she would be very careful. So I picked him up and set him on my lap. We raised his shirt and after counting to 3 it was done. His port was accessed. She let him push the buttons on the machine to administer his medicine. Then in 2 minutes he was asleep. I helped position him on the bed and then went out to talk to the nurse. By the time she finished talking to me-Blake was already in recovery. Within 15 min later a nurse was carrying Blake out to me. So we headed home-eating snacks the whole way! Blake cant eat before his sedation so yesterday was quite the challenge since his apt was at 2. Our first actual proton therapy apt is June 9th at 630am. Tomorrow we meet with Dr. Wolff. I will keep you guys posted on how it all goes!
Tonight is the Art Show. I wish SO bad that we were in town for it. I know my family will be there in honor of us-but Ive heard there is gonna be a lot of amazing art! There are so many people who have contributed to the show. Im not sure how I am going to thank all of them. I am just so touched at all the support everyone is showing for us! I hope one day we can show people the same love and support you have shown us in this time of difficulty! Thank you all for everything!