First Round: ✔

Kenzi is officially done her first round of chemo. She handled it well so far, which we are thankful for. Just a few complaints. She's receiving some anti-nausea meds still and an injection to help her blood counts come back up, which aren't fun. The needles are the worst part for her. 

We actually were allowed to take her out for a bit today, but she was feeling really tired so we just ended up walking around the ward instead. Maybe as the week goes on she will be feeling up for it. She is doing well for the most part. She usually needs a little oxygen during the night, but not during the day. She has also had 2 blood transfusions since we arrived a week and a half ago, to get her hemoglobin up. I'm sure she will be needing more as we go, so if you want to help in a practical way, please go donate blood. (Yes they have needles, but it's not that scary and they give you treats after.)

I hope to head home to Vernon tomorrow for a couple days to see our other kiddos. It's been 11 days since I left and I didn't get to say goodbye. I just took Kenzi in for a "quick check" and haven't been home since. To say I miss them is an understatement! Wes will stay with Kenzi and we'll trade off in a couple days. We feel comfortable doing this while we're still in the hospital with all the doctors and nurses around. 

It's a big learning curve and we're figuring it out as we go. We would be lost without the help of friends, family and our community. We feel so loved and supported, it's overwhelming and amazing, so thank you all once again.❤

~Monica

2 When you pass through the waters,
    I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
    they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
    you will not be burned;
    the flames will not set you ablaze.
3 For I am the Lord your God,
    the Holy One of Israel, your Savior    

-Isaiah 43: 2-3