Who would have thunk it?

Today... Wednesday the 30th... We were set free. Free from hospital beds and a tiny fold out chair bed. Free from being woken up by nurses and doctors every 1/2 hour. And free from the constant reminder that my daughter is sick.

The Doctors came in this morning to let us know that Kenzies lab results were back and that because she was doing so good, we were being discharged from the hospital. Her Red Blood count held strong at 10.4 and her Platlets went down just a little bit to 40 which still isnt to bad. But its the last number i care about the most. Her Leukemia levels went down to 3%! And just like i said from the begining of this blog.... My daughter is battling and beating this "C" word.

We still havent left Sacramento because we have Chemo tomorrow and a Spinal tap on friday. So there was really no point to us driving all the way back to Tahoe just to have to come right back. But atleast we are not in that hospital room anymore. My baby can lay next to me on a normal bed. And maybe...just maybe...we can get a full nights rest.

It took a good 2 hours to pack up everything from the hospital room and transfer it to the hotel room. With the amount of presents Kenzie recieved over these last 12 days, we barely have enough room for us in the car. So thank you to everyone who sent us stuff.

Greg, Chantel, Borja and Mason...thank you for your letter and pictures. Kenzie has had them hanging on her wall ever since. And with the comments on the blog as well as the letter you wrote (i can tell a lefty wrote it lol) it really boosted my spirits this past week.
We also got tons of pictures from Kenzies daycare, an awesome Frog stuffed animal from Haylee (one of kenzies daycare buddies), coloring stuff from Debbie and Mistys parents, and cards from family members and friends.
One of Kenzies favorite gifts she got was from my Dad and Liz. There these cute puppy slippers that are the most comfortable things kenzie has put on her feet. She hasnt taken them off since. And my Dad also sent Kenz some Dora and Spongebob DVD's which has helped keep her distracted from all the doctors and nurses bugging her. Dad and Liz...thank you so much for everything. The box you guys sent has been utilized more than i could express through words. And Dad... Thank you so much for sending me money for a head shaver. I was going insane from not being able to shave. Seriously. And people were starting to think i was a sacramento bum trying to sneak into the hospital or something. So Thank you all again for everything you've done for all of us.

Id also like to mention something i dont know a whole lot about at the moment, but hope to find out soon. All that i do know is that my co workers Jimmy G and Denise are putting together a fund raiser for Kenzie at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe on March 1st. Ive heard (cannot confirm yet) that Lira's Supermarket has offered to donate food, American Legion to donate a portion of drink sales and the $5 entrance fee, and Meeks Lumber to donate Tools or something for the silent auction that is to be held there. Anyone that would like to be involved or has questions about it can contact Jimmy G at 530-544-6335 or Denise Alarcon at 530-577-0550. I cant thank you guys enough for putting this thing together. You and the people donating on my daughters behalf are why we live in this town. We love you guys with all our heart and cant tell you how much this will really help us. Its one less stress that i have to have. So thank you.

And all the messages from people in New Baltimore, Lake Tahoe, Michigan, Vermont, and all over the world...i love you guys. You've helped me through this. All of you. Im blessed to have all of you in my life.

Im not sure why i got all sentimental on this post tonight. Maybe its because i feel a huge relief after seeing my daughter playing in the hotel room tonight and laying next to her in bed as we speak. But either way, i needed to say it.

Lake Tahoe...were coming home in 2 days. Cant wait to see you.

Until next time, we love you all.