Our Week

We spent the week at my parents' farm - it was wonderful. It is probably my favorite place on earth to visit (the boys, too). My parents took great care of us and we were able to relax. Jamey started learning how to drive, and we played a lot of bocci ball and croquet (the boys are quite good). I was very sad to leave on Friday. We were also lucky to see my sister, brother-in-law, and their beautiful baby. We haven't been able to see them since he was born in November. We'll go back next weekend to see my cousins and aunt. :-)

All in all, it was probably one of the best weeks of the summer (the boys definitely agree with me on this). Thanks, Mommy and Bob!!!

Yesterday we went to the Mall in DC with our friends, the Kaminows, and had a FABULOUS time. We got lunch, walked around, and just had a great time. The boys were happy to see their friends, and so were we.

Today our niece, Leora, came to help us out until Wednesday (she'll babysit the boys while I go back to work). She's amazing - they boys were so happy to have her come because she's fun and loving, and they really enjoy being with her. Our other niece, Leron, sent them a Wii (which they got this morning), and that was the ABSOLUTELY MOST EXCITING THING IN THE WORLD. They spent the morning with that (it's a lot of fun), then we went to play miniature golf and to a movie. It was a nice way to end the summer - a great family day.

This morning David went for a 50 mile ride with David Kaminow - in training for the October 6th 100 mile ride. You can check out our fundraising updates at http://www.active.com/donate/tntnca04/tntncaDSultan.

Tomorrow Jamey gets chemo - two shots in the legs and one intraveneously. I hope he feels okay by Tuesday.

Last night David and I spoke with the doctor about Jamey's next phase of treatment. We're really worried about him having to spend so much time in the hospital (four or so days every other week), and the side effects of the medicine. It can do damage to the liver, heart, and kidneys, in addition to other possibilities. It's really scary. I'm worried that Jamey will get depressed spending so much time in the hospital (he hates it there), in addition to how the medicine itself will affect him. We are also worried that he will have a relapse at some point, even though we know that his odds are excellent and that he is doing wonderfully. Keep him in your prayers and thoughts - it helps.