And to all, a good night

It’s Christmas Eve. Hayden rushed off to bed, so excited about Santa's impending arrival. A wonderful time, while sugar plumbs dance, to send our thanks to all you who follow this blog and keep us in your thoughts and prayers. It means a lot to us. I can't imagine going through this without the incredible support of family and friends.

I think back to last year when we were a little more than a month into Hayden’s treatment. We were so happy that he could be home for Christmas. There was no getting around the fact, though, that he was a very sick little boy. Fast forward a year and he is active, alert, and happy. The magic of Christmas is even more special. We are very thankful.

Our thoughts, during the holiday season, are also with the McBain family. Kendra, a remarkable young woman, recently lost her 3-year battle against a rare form of cancer. But she strongly believed that quality of life is much more important than quantity. Her courage, kindness, and spirit inspired me. You can be inspired by Kendra McBain here: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/kendra-mcbain-was-a-hero-in-the-purest-sense-of-the-word-80048582.html.

Merry Christmas from all of us!