Signing off

It seems fitting that on the eve of Hayden’s last spinal tap, I’m writing this last blog post (you wondered if I would!). We have a little celebration planned for when he wakes up in the Children’s Hospital tomorrow. The big celebration is yet to come – a Harry Potter Wizarding Word extravaganza. Hayden is a huge HP fan so this will be an amazing vacation at Universal in Florida with good friends and family. We are all so excited!

This is an all-around milestone week – last spinal tomorrow, last chemo pill on Saturday, and last steroid on Monday. Of course, we’ll still be regulars at CancerCare. Hayden will be closely monitored in the coming months, then to a lesser degree over a longer time. And his weekend antibiotics will continue for six more months.

Then, on April 21, we gather with all of the friends and family who traveled this journey with us. This event is to thank everyone who sent messages, food, gifts, prayers, and love. I can’t tell you how much strength we gained from people who supported us in some way. For us, every day is a celebration but I hope you’ll join us to mark the end of a nearly 3-and-a-half-year journey….and to collectively exhale.

Here’s a link to the invitation: http://new.evite.com/?utm_source=other_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=title&utm_campaign=invite_details&eml=g_inv#view_invite:eid=034CAAQZXGK5ZYCMSEPBNPXBUDNTNI&gid=034CAAPMT7NZ5QB5CEPBOPK4WJXLMQ

If, for some reason, you can’t RSVP on that web page, just email me at cindyanne07@yahoo.ca and I’ll hook you up!

Before I sign off this last time, I need to say that we are very happy but also very humble. Over the years, we came to know some remarkable kids – some who have won their battles and others who continue to bravely fight. Sadly, some did not make it. All of these children hold a special place in our hearts.