Day 9

       Anndrea asked me to write the blog tonight.  Katie had another allergic reaction last night (1AM), She was pretreated with medications, so it was not nearly as severe as her first reaction.  It was still a pretty rough night for her.  I think it's almost as hard on Anndrea not being with Katie when something happens, as Katie going through it.   I am so very grateful for Anndrea and the mother she is to all of our children.  I wish I could take away some of the heartache she is feeling over all of this.  I am so very grateful for all of your prayers and the strength they have brought to our family.  The prayers have been felt and have made this bearable in a way for the both of us, Thank You!
      Katie had another Lumbar puncture today, CSF sample was taken, and samples were taken from her iliac crest, of bone and bone marrow.  We are glad for good doctors.  Katie has no detectable cancer in her blood, or in her spine!! That is great news!  The doctor said that the cancer could go there at any time, but it is great that we caught it this early.  We also learned that Katie is responding to the chemo quickly. We were told by her doctor 90% of her bones have been cleared out by the chemo treatment.  
     We have her home tonight, that feels so good. Thanks to Karlene Jorgenson, Joyce Green and anyone else that helped to disinfect our house before we brought Katie home today!  Thanks also to Anndrea's brother, Brent, for his help this week, he was definately the right person at the right time.
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