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Journey's End 28 Jan 2013 | 01:14 am
Last night, on January 26, 2013 at 9:47 p.m., Maggie received her final dose of mercaptopurine; her final dose of home-administered chemotherapy. Her last hospital-administered chemo was delivered a ...
The Continuing Adventures of Mighty Maggie 20 Sep 2011 | 08:15 am
When last we left our intrepid heroine, she had bid a fond adieu to CHKD - well, most of the adieus were fond anyway (darn you, IV pole!) - and was returning home to her beloved mac-chee, er, fa...
Perspective 4 Aug 2011 | 12:15 pm
My little prayer today: For the fortitude and patience to learn what is being taught.
Home (Provisionally) 19 Jul 2011 | 01:31 pm
In a leap of faith, Dr. V~ sent us home with directions for Maggie to eat, drink and play as much as she can manage. He wants us back to the clinic first thing Wednesday morning for blood levels and a...
Not Home Yet 17 Jul 2011 | 07:02 am
I am a bit superstitious about premature celebration. This comes from years of frustrating and sometimes dangerous things happening between the time someone says, "Well this has been a great sail..." ...
Steady As She Goes 16 Jul 2011 | 02:19 am
Our girl is making steady progress, and we anticipate her return home this weekend! She was supposed to receive her last doses of chemo (for the current phase of treatment) this past Monday, but due ...
Tuesday's News 13 Jul 2011 | 11:50 am
First of all, we are so grateful for everyone's love and support. While we owe so much to modern medicine, we truly believe that your heartfelt intentions are moving mountains. Our girl is improving...
Unanticipated 10 Jul 2011 | 12:01 am
On clinic days, we trade stories with the other hematology/oncology parents while our children play board games and visit the pet therapy dogs. We've had a few scares, but for the most part, our expe...
In other news... 5 Jun 2011 | 02:10 am
It isn't easy being three. His shoe to foot matching is not random as he gets it wrong close to 100% of trials. The mismatched shoes are a matter of hurrying to get outside.
2011 Relay for Life 5 Jun 2011 | 01:20 am
Maggie and her brother Chance took part in the Relay for Life in King William County. It was surprising to find the number of people we knew who had been both touched by cancer and who were determined...
