After several weeks of not much activity, tomorrow it all changes.
For the past several weeks we've been in a holding pattern. We've been doing scans and tests. Doctors have been meeting, discussing, considering and meeting again.
Some say - we should do surgery. Others say - we should do radiation. And we are literally dizzy from all the opinions and changes in opinions.
But, after much debate, we now have a plan. And once a plan is in motion, it goes - fast.
Tomorrow we will (after just 3 days notice) be headed out for Harper's wish trip. Make-A-Wish will be sending us to Texas to spend several days at a dude ranch. We will return Tuesday.
We expect surgery the day after we get back, where they will go in and remove the tumor that grew back. Following 2 weeks of recovery time, we then expect Harper to start her high dose chemo with stem cell rescue (stem cell transplant).
It will go quick, and then it will drag on for months. We expect she'll be hospitalized for 8-12 weeks for the transplant.
So tomorrow we head out for her wish, the last "fun" Harper will have in months. And we pray that it is not her last.
And that's all we have.
A wish and a prayer.
Enjoy the time in Texas...try to forget about the tumor while you are gone even though you know when you come home you have a long road ahead. This kid is amazing and a true fighter. One day I hope to meet her in person. I only know of her through Jean and all of the stories I read here. She is beautiful inside and out, she has the strength she needs to keep fighting because she has a heart as big as the world itself. She also has a massive amount of people fighting for her and with her and parents that are doing everything they can to help her fight even harder and longer. This is a speed bump in that very long road and you will get over the hump and keep on going. Healthy happy future for Harper and the family. We are all praying and we are all asking God to help her through and help her fight off this evil disease...You got this Harper. Fight like a girl ... and Cowgirl Up in Texas sweetie...have a blast!!
ReplyDeleteWow a dude ranch! You all have a great time and Harper ride girl ride! We will all be thinking of you back here.
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