Pathology Report is In!

First, sorry I've missed the last few days!  I've had to travel for work and am just now able to sit down long enough to get it updated :)  Let me start with the report...

We got the call late yesterday afternoon from our Oncologist, Dr. Choo.  She said that it's 100% a Wilms' tumor and that they found no signs of cancer in her lymph nodes which means they're very confident that they got it all!  That said, she will still need to undergo chemo which will start in about two weeks.  We have our first consult next Thursday with Dr. Choo and Liv to go over what to expect.

Carlie broke the news to Blu today that she'll be home schooled for at least the first half of the school year.  We explained that the chemo will affect her immune system and that going to school might put her in a position to get really really sick.  Her response was classically positive but in the video you can kind of tell that the full implication of not seeing her friends everyday hasn't totally sunken in when Carlie suggests playdates as her social activities.

You can see the video Here on YouTube

Once again, and I feel like a broken record but, we are absolutely overwhelmed  and honored by the love and support that keeps coming in for our family.  We've received so many cards and gifts, texts and messages... it's just amazing.  Today Liv received several gifts and cards from friends of mine from Missouri and Colorado. I've been amazed at the support that friends from high school and their families have shown my family.  I haven't seen or talked to some of these amazing souls since I graduated and yet they've literally showered our family with love.   Carlie and I were both full-on water works this afternoon as Liv opened the gifts.  

One of the most heart-tugging things that I didn't expect was the support from other kids.  I've heard from many people who have been following the blog and reading the updates with their children.  Several kids that only know Liv through the blog have reached out with handwritten cards and pictures to cheer Liv on.  There's nothing sweeter than seeing Liv get excited about a hand drawn picture and an invitation to become pen pals with someone in a far off place like, Denver.

You can watch the video of Liv reading the letter Here on YouTube

We just want to say again... THANK YOU!