Wednesday, January 27, 2010

The last post

First I want to thank everyone who has helped our family along the way. Today, hopefully, will mark the day that our lives return to normal. Mikayla was released to home today with weekly follow-up visits to KC. With this news means that from here on out that Mikayla will be at home baring any fevers or signs of relapse. For the most part we will no longer be updating the blog unless things drastically change. We will be compiling all the posts as well as photos and comments into a book. The blog covered mainly the world of Mikayla through her parents eyes. Our whole family has been through a lot. With support from friends and family, treatments from doctors and nurses we seem to have done alright. Although she has many years left before we can truly say she is cured, we couldn't be more pleased than we are today. We will need time to readjust our lives to fit into our new circumstances. Visits should be held to a minimum as well as outside the house activities. We have come to far just to regress and begin again. Rea and I will take a few more months off before we begin to work again. We plan on going to Disney in April with the help of Make-A-Wish. It is a vacation much deserved for our little girl. We will be finding ways to give hope and insight to others that are just beginning their journey. Plans of volunteering at Children's Mercy and talking to other new AML families is one way we can help. We were blessed to have good friends, families, and a strong supportive community while others may not be so fortunate.

5 comments:

  1. Congrats Miss Mikayla!!! I am so happy to read this news!!! You and your family are in my thoughts on this well deserved new journey of your lives!!!! Have fun at Disney!!! xxoo

    Karen, CA

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  2. I am SO happy to read this post! I can't imagine how happy you all are right now. What a great feeling it must be to be able to bring your little girl home again. We will continue to pray that everything from here on out goes smoothly. You guys enjoy being back @ home as a family!! So happy for you guys!! love you all!

    -Amanda Jeffries

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  3. Welcome HOME Mikayla!!!!! It's been a long journey.I love you,Grandma

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  4. A families journey through such an illness is more than what anyone can comprehend unless you have experienced it 1st hand. I am amazed by your strength and courage and will continue to keep you all in my prayers. I think the book is a wonderful idea! Have the best of fun at Disney. You all deserve it!! A fun and worry free trip will bring new smiles to you and give you a new begining. I am so thankful for Mikayla's progress and healing. God continue to be with you and bless you abundantly. In God's Peace and Love †

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  5. I just want to tell you all that there are a lot of people praying for your little girl. I got this web site at work from someone. I want you to know that the man who gave me this web site very much loves you all. I hope that the future only holds great things for you all from here on out. My the lord be with you and your family forever. Have a wonderful time in Disney!!!!!!

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