It is the time of year to reflect on life and to give thanks. We have so much to be thankful for.
Yes, it has been a long time since I've posted a note on Wren's blog. Needless to say, it has been a busy past few months. And Wren has been doing so well. Just keeping up with Wren and Chloë is a challenge, and then I was away for much of the summer doing field work.
The northern summer was a little disappointing--very cool and wet--and yet, many things in the garden seemed to grow fairly well. Here is Wren with some of that world famous Bulkley Valley Rhubarb.
One year ago we had just returned to Smithers from Wren's second stem-cell transplant and had learned that Wren would require 15 days of radiation back in Vancouver. It was disappointing but we knew we just had to keep going. Then we began the research trial. I would have never imagined that one year later Wren would be in swimming and dance lessons, and attending "Strong Start" at the elementary school. She is quite serious about school and often teaches her stuffed animals at her own school here at home. And sometimes Chloë is allowed to be the helper.
Chloë is in grade one and is having her 6th birthday in a few days. She remains super enthusiastic about nearly everything and often seems to be the engine that keeps us all going. That hasn't changed. She's been helping get the firewood in for the winter and it won't be too long before she'll be chopping it all too. Can't wait.
We made it out to Haida Gwaii in late August. The mystic isles never disappoint. They are enchanting...
In a few days we'll be heading back down to Vancouver for Wren's next check-up. She'll have blood work and an MRI. Wren and Chloë will also have a little celebration at the hospital with our doctor and some of the other support staff to mark the end of treatment.
We are feeling pretty confident about things right now because Wren is so full of life.
Yes, we are very, very thankful.
Keep well,
P2, C and W.
