I just wanted to do a quick post about the meeting with our Make-A-Wish donors. Two ladies came over at 3PM and one of them brought her two sons, ages 8 and 11. They also came with a big tub of ice cream and lots of toppings to make ice cream sundaes. The kids REALLY enjoyed that. :) So, we made sundaes and chatted a little bit, getting to know each other.
After ice cream, the kids played and the two ladies and I went through a long application, filling out all the information. They also had some questions for Kayla - favorite color, what she likes to do, favorite food, and lots of other favorites. And, of course, what her wish is. She decided that going to Disneyland would be her first choice and Disney World would be her back-up wish.
We went through some details about flying, car rentals, car seats, strollers, and lots of things involved with traveling. . . especially with 6 young kids. They are taking care of EVERYTHING. It is going to be so much fun! They will even provide money for food and souvenirs. Trips are typically 5 days long: 2 travel days and 3 days at the destination. I asked if it would be just Disneyland, or if it would be a park hopper pass to California Adventure, too. The lady said she wasn't sure, but that it might be just Disneyland, or it might seem like a double wish. That's cool. UPDATE: Later I got an email from her and she clarified that we would be getting 2 days at Disneyland/California Adventure AND 1 day at Knotts Berry Farm, unless we just wanted a free day. I told her we'd take Knotts Berry Farm. :) I think the kids will enjoy it.
I also asked if my parents could come with us (I had already asked them). They would be paying their own way, but we are going to need LOTS OF HELP traveling and going to parks, especially with a new baby, and a barely 1 year-old. She checked on that and said that we could work it out to have my parents on the same flight and be included with our plans. Yay!
So, after 2 hours of chatting and filling out the application and signing papers, they left. They also left the ice cream. :) Oh, they also brought little presents for the kids, coloring books, crayons, Cheetos for Kayla, Starbursts and Skittles for Nathan and Lily, and little squeezable applesauce things for Benson and Sadie.
Anyway, the whole afternoon was very fun and exciting. We had to give them three possible dates that we'd like. I emailed later with our choices. It was kind of hard to find the perfect time to go, and coordinating with my parents schedules. But, we will hopefully be going in February!
Saturday, July 20, 2013
July 3rd - Week 57
I have gotten behind in my posts, so I might have forgotten some of the details. . . but I guess that will be less to read. :)
On Wednesday, the 3rd, we got up and went to the clinic. We had to leave by 8AM, and Lily wanted to go with us, so I left Nathan and Benson with Bryson to take to friends' houses. JUST KIDDING, this shows you how much I have forgotten. My MOM came into town (and my sister, Lori) on Tuesday and shampooed the carpets in my whole house, cleaned my windows and blinds, AND watched Nathan, Lily and Benson while I took Kayla and Sadie to the clinic. . . :)
As usual, Kayla got checked in, accessed and we met with Marnie. Our visit was a normal one, everything looked great. I told her and nurse Mary, who was in with us, too, about Kayla's Wish, through Make-A-Wish. They were both excited for us. Kayla's counts were low, but high enough to get chemo, so it was a green light for the day!
In the chemo suite, Kayla got to have some music time with Miss Stephanie. She really opens up, talking and singing, during that time. There are some nurses that Kayla has still not spoken to.
Kayla sharing her Kix with Sadie. . .
And then we went home for the day. Kayla knew we were going to have a big day on the 4th of July, so she was in bed around 6PM so she would have enough energy. My mom and sister left in the morning and we had a full day of going to the parade, swimming, and having a barbecue and fireworks with some friends. It was a long day and she was a trooper for it being the day after chemo.
On Wednesday, the 3rd, we got up and went to the clinic. We had to leave by 8AM, and Lily wanted to go with us, so I left Nathan and Benson with Bryson to take to friends' houses. JUST KIDDING, this shows you how much I have forgotten. My MOM came into town (and my sister, Lori) on Tuesday and shampooed the carpets in my whole house, cleaned my windows and blinds, AND watched Nathan, Lily and Benson while I took Kayla and Sadie to the clinic. . . :)
As usual, Kayla got checked in, accessed and we met with Marnie. Our visit was a normal one, everything looked great. I told her and nurse Mary, who was in with us, too, about Kayla's Wish, through Make-A-Wish. They were both excited for us. Kayla's counts were low, but high enough to get chemo, so it was a green light for the day!
In the chemo suite, Kayla got to have some music time with Miss Stephanie. She really opens up, talking and singing, during that time. There are some nurses that Kayla has still not spoken to.
Kayla sharing her Kix with Sadie. . .
And then we went home for the day. Kayla knew we were going to have a big day on the 4th of July, so she was in bed around 6PM so she would have enough energy. My mom and sister left in the morning and we had a full day of going to the parade, swimming, and having a barbecue and fireworks with some friends. It was a long day and she was a trooper for it being the day after chemo.
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