here is the plan....

 Wow I am busy on here today!!  

Shortly after I sent out the last updates we received a phone call from London.  They had a cancellation and wanted to squeeze Kaleb into tomorrow's opening for the PET Scan.  Otherwise we would have to wait 2 weeks before we could start the process.  Well there was no question we took the spot, I called Matt at work and he has taken the rest of the week off.  Matt and Kaleb will be heading down tomorrow early in the morning to make sure they make the appointment on time. This is a day trip only!

Libby and I have not have our Covid shots yet so we will be getting those done first thing in the morning.  (we are praying that we will not have the same reactions that Matt and Amelia had with their first shots). Then we will spend the rest of the day packing Amelia for college.  

Friday morning Matt and Amelia will be heading down to Windsor to move her into residence.  Kaleb, Libby and I will be at home getting things ready here for the next week. 

Monday: Nana and Granddad will be moving into our home to stay with Libby while we are away. 

Tuesday: Kaleb will have his Echo and his PICC line inserted under sedation.  

the Plan as of right now... Chemo will start Wednesday Sept 8th.  


Thank you for all of the outpouring of support, prayers and love 💕 


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