Back to reality

 Our mini vacation is over and we're back in the hospital. It was so nice to be able to sneak away, even if it was for only 2 nights and be with the whole family. We headed to Stanley Park to spend time at the ocean and had a movie night. It felt so normal, it was amazing! It's only been 3 1/2 weeks, but I forget what normal life is like. 

We were scheduled back at the outpatient oncology department at 11:00 yesterday morning, so I dropped off Wes and Kenzi and headed to Langley to meet my mom and dad and trade off Linden, Ayden and Beckham. They were excited to spend time with cousins, so we happily said our goodbyes, which makes it so much easier. 

Kenzi received her chemo in the outpatient department, then was moved over to the ward to be admitted. This round of chemo is 5 days long but I think they'll keep us a day longer to administer fluids. After that if things are well, we should be able to take her back to the apartment. But it's a learning curve for us so we are taking it a day at a time. 

I think the past few days have caught up with Kenzi. She slept through her second chemo meds in the afternoon and was sleeping by 6:00 last night. Other than being tired, she seems to be handling it well physically so far. Emotionally, it was hard on her coming back here. The novelty of the x-box and screentime is wearing off and she's realizing what she's missing now that she got to leave for a bit.

We continue to be amazed by the support we are receiving. We don't know where we would be without this army surrounding us and most importantly, our God to lean on. So thank you again to everyone for your love and encouragement. Please don't stop praying, God is answering! ❤

"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." -Psalm 56:3





Comments

  1. Deb Holbrook8 May 2021 at 10:55

    So glad you all had time together. Those smiles say it all...theres nothing like family!!

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  2. Alaine8 May 2021 at 13:43

    ❤️

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  3. Cheryl Irwin8 May 2021 at 18:39

    Praying for Kenzi and all the treatment and hospital time, lots of love to you all.

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  4. Ineke V9 May 2021 at 00:41

    🎉🌈🙏

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  5. Yolanda deBoersap9 May 2021 at 19:10

    Prayers are offered up in so many places that God will grant complete healing for Kenzi. May you feel His great love for you and your family each and every day!

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