We had another great Nurse today named Danielle. She was awesome. Kenzie loved her, and she put all of our minds at ease. Danielle had so much patience with kenz. Even when kenzie was being nosey about what she was doing, and when she wanted to push her injection in herself, and was trying to draw her own blood. Once again... another amazing Nurse from UC Davis. Cant wait til shes our Nurse again.
Kenzie did have her first full chemo treatment today. I was really nervous about it but it didnt phase her a bit. No sickness, major side effects, or constipation like they thought there would be. Another battle won by the Princess. Kenzie 2. Leukemia 0.
We also got some packages today. Just to get anything is amazing. Especially because it would help keep kenzies mind off everything. The first one we got was from Tara, my sister Jenny's friend and fellow MSU Motion Girl. Tara if your reading this...your awesome! The box you sent out was the most thoughtful, personalized presents ive ever seen. McKenzie loved the care bears dvd, Tiara, Goldfish, and everything else you and Lily sent. Thank you so much. You have been and always will be a huge part of this family.
Then Kenz got another one from Aunt Jen. Jenny im serious when i say that she hasnt put the Leap Frog Explorer down since she opened it. And the Lion from SD Zoo has been cuddled up next to her all day. Everything she got today was so unexpected, but very much appreciated. Times will be tough financially for us for awhile, so gifts for her mean everything to us. Thank you again.
Also my mom flew in today. I wish i could have got a picture of kenzies face when she saw Grandma. She did ask where Grampy Lee was shortly after and was a little bummed, but was happy Grandma made it. They got to hang out all day today and it really kept Kenzies spirits high. Im so thankfully to have MY mommy here. I needed her. Just as i hope Kenzie will continue to need me when shes my age. And just like my parents, i will jump at the chance to be there for here.
And lastly i want to thank the people in South Lake Tahoe, all of our co workers, contractors, friends, and family that have been here every step of the way. We honestly wouldnt have been able to make it this far without all of you. And thank you to everyone who put together the " McKenzie Eckman Cancer Relief Fund" at the El Dorado Banks. All the donations will help while were off work and with the gas its going to cost us to drive Kenzie 103 miles twice a week for Chemo treatments when we are finally allowed to go home.
Ill try and write another Post tomorrow, but Daddy is very tired from an extreme lack of sleep and having to wake up every 20 minutes to take Kenzie potty. So since Grandma is here, im going to utalize her and try to get some R&R.
Until next time.... We love you all!
P.S. i forgot to add this earlier... It was confirmed that her Leukemia is the ALL (Acute Lymphnode Leukemia). 90% cured rate. We have 28 days to send her leukemia into remission. If it doesnt within those 28 days, theres a good chance she could be in the 10% of being uncureable. So lets keep praying for it to happen within 28 days of the 24th.
Focusing on the 90% cure rate!! Saying prayers!
ReplyDeleteOh Tim, it's my absolute pleasure to provide smiles for your precious Kenzie, happiness and laughter is the cure and I'm glad to help. The Eckman family is so near and dear to my heart, I love you all and can't tell you how hard I'm praying. As a parent, my heart breaks for you but it sounds like Kenzie is so positive and tough, 90% let's do this!!!!!
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