Well quite a bit has happened over the last 6 weeks. Alina has had two blood work draws and two breathing treatments and the Doctors say everything looks good!! Alina will have her last breathing treatment on February 28 and then we only have the lab draws for the rest of the year at one month intervals. We are praying and believe that Alina will continue to stay cancer free and that she will gain her immune system strength back in no time.
January had an amazing event for Alina and Roxanne. As you know the Light the Night Walk in October was a great success in raising awareness for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society! Well Alina and Roxanne were both celebrated at the awards banquet. Alina received the Michelle Carew Legacy Award and Roxanne was recognized for her hard work and awarded the Dianne Callahan Inspiration Award. Both of these honors were unexpected yet greatly appreciated. I'm so proud of both of them!!
January also saw the kids go back to school and they are all doing very well.
The first week of February, Alina had her port removed after two years and five months. It was definitely a strange day as this had become a part of our routine yet at the same time it marked an important stage in Alina's end of treatment. The surgery went without any problems and she was back at school the next day. Thankfully everyone has stayed reasonably healthy through this first part of 2017 which gives us peace of mind as well.
Alina and Aubrey have begun soccer and both are very excited to play in their first games on Saturday February 25th. It's good to see them out being kids and having a good time. Bryce will be cheering from the side lines this year, but next year he wants to play BASEBALL!! His plans are to "take Mike Trouts spot on the Angels when he gets bigger and bigger"😀😀.
I apologize for the extended delay in this update( for those that still follow) and will try to keep up every few weeks or so in the future. THANKFULLY, the future updates will mostly include the life events of the kids and the results of the monthly blood draws.
Please continue your prayers for Alina to remain in remission and stay free of any further health issues.
With love and heartfelt thanks for all your support!!
The King Family