Waiting

This weekend would've been completely unbearable if it weren't for family, friends and others that are showing their love and support. We are still waiting on her tests to come back to know whether or not the cancer has spread. She will have an MRI and a bone scan this week so we can find out if she has other tumors and to get a more detailed idea of the tumor she does have.

Avery has been doing well. Running around, laughing, giving hugs and kisses, and being her normal self. This alone has been a huge blessing for me. My heart breaks a little more every time I hear her say "it hurts" or flinch, but seeing how strong she has been helps me know that she will be that way through this entire process.

This is Avery the day after her operation. 

Her age and blissful ignorance has proven to be another blessing during this process. She seems to have no memory of her surgery or tests and has bounced back faster then I could've ever hoped. Articles I have read say that children can withstand chemo so much better than adults so she will be able to have higher doses of chemo. Her oncologist also says that there are new medicines that will help with the nausea she will most likely get during her chemo treatments.

We want to thank everyone who has called, texted, emailed, or just simply donated. It helps so much to know that Avery has people all over the world praying for her. We know it is helping with how upbeat and happy she is.