Jacee Chalise

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Caitlin chemo treatment!

Today Caitlin and I went down to Primary Children's for an other round of chemo. This was only one medicine so that didn't take very long. The doctor said that Caitlin seems to be doing really well. She needs to try and eat more. But other than that she seems to be doing really well, she still hasn't vomited once, which it so awesome. Its weird how blind we can be sometimes, I mean I have heard of cancer before, but since it has affected our family. It is scary to realize how many kids are affected with cancer, in one day at the clinic I saw at least seven kids under the age of ten with some forms of cancer. I am sure in the eternal plan there is a reason for all this suffering. I am sure that I will understand the lesson someday. Anyway I am thankful for all the kind nurse and other support systems set up at Primary Children's. So that even though kids are going through something pretty terrible, they are always greeted with a smile from a nurse, a toy, or a goodie bag from volunteers. I swear each time we have to go down to the hospital Caitlin comes home with a new toy. I plan to someday return the flavor and hopefully bring a smile to another child's face.

2 comments:

Taderbugs said...

PCMC is such a great hospital. I know that when my little guy was down there I was really thankful to have a children's hospital with specialists so close to home(even though SLC seems far, it really isn't compared to how far a lot of those children have traveled). I love how they use wagons because they are a lot less scary than wheel chairs to little children. She sounds like she is doing well. That is always good news.
Mindy

Anonymous said...

Caitlin is such a little trooper! We love her so much! I have no doubt that the reason she is doing so well is because of all the prayers on her behalf. There has been so many blessings and miracles. We definitely have a lot to be thankful for and I know that we have all learned a lot. Hang in there Erin! You are doing great!