And the kids?

I have had some of you ask how the other kids are holding up. It's pretty tough having either your mom or dad gone all the time. We are so grateful to our wonderful grandma, great-aunt, and neighbor for all of their wonderful support on the home front. They are really the ones who make it possible for me to be with Tyler the whole time. This is absolutely necessary as mistakes happen even when I'm there.

Just last night, a float nurse gave him another patient's antibiotic. It was the same one he should've gotten only double the dose - this has never happened before. He seems to be okay now (unpleasant night though), but it could've turned out much worse.

The morning before, while I was sleeping, they ran his antibiotic with the chemo - in the same line. They weren't compatible. Again, he was okay. He is certainly working his guardian angels overtime. Did I mention how grateful we are for all of your prayers on his behalf? Thank you, thank you, thank you. We know that he is being "looked after" and we are so appreciative for your prayers and good wishes.

Usually, I stay at the hospital Sunday-Friday afternoon and then Mr. Triumph is with Tyler until Sunday afternoon. I have been taking the kids out on the weekends. Sometimes it is just to the library, but we have also gone to visit Ty, or out to dinner, or to visit with family.

Their favorite activity is to head to the Dinosaur Museum. Ellie calls all of the dino skeletons "puppy," and of course, they all love the erosion table.

It has been very hard on the kids, and they mostly handle it well. I think sometimes that Ellie is a bit confused about who mommy is. The girls have learned a lot about compassionate service and are great helpers. Speilberg is becoming more independent and having to figure some things out on his own. I really regret not being able to be in two places at once.

We are hoping that Tyler will get an opportunity to participate with Make-A-Wish. I think he would love nothing more than to see a Huka performed at Grandpa's Marai in New Zealand, but the trip would probably be too hard on him. It may be that swimming with dolphins in Hawaii will be even more satisfying.

Or maybe he should use his to visit Heni in England and go to Euro-Disney. It was so great to see them when they were here. Any thoughts? He won't be able to go anywhere until he is cleared for travel, and at this point, surgery still hasn't been ruled out.

I am sure that most kids just wish for a cure and to have life as normal return again. If there was any way to guarantee it, that would be our wish.