William is healing....

Much progress has been made in William's healing with the stress of my journey. David was sheltered from a lot because he was in school.

William on the other hand was part of it all. He started a school two days a week- which he refused to go to after my second chemo. He went to most Dr appointments with me because he refused to stay with anyone but his father and my mom. William was also with me after chemo on those days of exhaustion and weakness. He basically refused to leave my side.

William has stopped coming to bed with me at night. He loves to snuggle when he wakes up in the morning but does not insist on sleeping with me.

William also refused hair cuts after chemo caused my hair to fall out. The day I returned home from my reconstructive surgery he asked for a hair cut.
Although I did love his great long hair, his hair cut is very nice too. Certainly easier to wash and comb.

Today was the first day of preschool. He went for the 1 1/2 hour Open House. He screamed, cried and fought me for at least an hour before hand. I carried him in screaming and crying. After sitting and playing with him, reading to him for quite a while I was able to move away, fill out paper work and eventually join the other parents at the meeting. When I returned to the classroom he came over and whispered to me that he changed his mind and did want to come to school here. today was the first day for everyone in the "Frog" classroom, even if they went there last year. Today they built community. Today the became a class, a community- friends. Words can not express my relief and happiness.

My arguments with William were that was what four year olds did. David went to Mrs. Kelli's preschool. So he wanted to go there too - but we can not because it is near the old house. I think that clincher for him was that I told him that I did not want the fact that I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year to keep him from living life like other four year olds. I had also decided that I would fight him until he gave up. I am so glad that I did! I am also very relieved he saw I was serious and tried it.

Our family is finding a new kind of normal. It has not been a year yet - we are so blessed to be here so quickly. We are far from perfect but doing well. All things considered we are doing great!

Thank you for your continued support and love.
Laura

Post Op Appointment # 3

Friday August 29th , I had another check up. Everything looks great! All restrictions have been lifted except for swimming. I still have some healing to do, do germy bodies of water. I have purchased some bras. I am starting feel and definately look "normal" again. I am so blessed to be here on this side of my journey healing nicely. Thank you so much for your friendship, love and support.

love and prayers,
Laura