Rainy day, lots to play

George woke up smiling and ready to take on day one as his new self. Tests from over night came back and were excellent. Kate’s marrow will not really start kicking in for another few weeks but his levels were all fantastic. He is eating great and full of energy. It is a rainy day today but despite the gloom outside our window, the energy and mood inside our tiny little room is sunny. We played many new made up games that showed me that I can be creative when forced to. We made tape balls from medical tape and bowled using tiny plastic dinosaurs. We had construction cone tossing contests. We raced his battery operated horse against his fire truck. And now to round off the day we will do what everyone must do on a stormy afternoon. Eat chips and watch a movie. Although it is early in the whole process, today I can happily report that new George is thriving.
Thank you Lord for another fun day I got to spend with my playful and healthy little guy.


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  1. sherryAugust 7, 2019 at 3:12 PM

    Oh that is the best news!

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  2. JulieAugust 7, 2019 at 5:19 PM

    That's amazing! He's such a champ!

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  3. AndersonAnnSAugust 8, 2019 at 7:39 AM

    Pulling at my heart strings! 😘

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  4. Allison BakerAugust 8, 2019 at 11:59 AM

    So happy to hear he is doing well. You are so creative that I know you will make anything fun!

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