Day 190

We were at the clinic for seven hours yesterday. It was a long day. It was a very emotionally draining day. Katie did not want to be there and she got VERY upset when the nurse accessed her port. Katie's nurse even commented several times on how sad and hard Katie's access was. It was a really hard day for all of us. I was exhausted by 11:00 a.m. and we had a full day still ahead of us. I am so glad Scott stayed with us through the access and spinal tap - he went back to work after we were back at the clinic and Katie was hooked up to her IV chemo. I am so grateful for him! Katie had a rough night and an early morning. She has been very thirsty. Her tummy was a little upset last night before bed, but she told me she feels okay this morning. President Gordon B. Hinckley counseled: "You need more than your own wisdom in rearing [your children]. You need the help of the Lord. Pray for that help and follow the inspiration which you receive" (The Fabric and Faith of Testimony," Ensign, Nov. 1995, 89).