Saturday, bright and early

The dichotomy of this disease astounds me. So many contradictions. I love spending most of my time with leisa but hate that she suffers. Having the kids around all the time is a true gift but seeing their young lives on hold at a usually frantic time makes me feel for them. Seeing and hearing from family and friends all day is a true blessing but why do we ignored each other so consistently when times are good? Shut up and tell us about leisa...okay.

Leisa slept beautifully last night. As bad as the chemotherapy drugs are, the fix 'em up drugs are wonderful. We weren't told beforehand about yesterday's infusion drug repair. It would have been nice to know that there was something good to anticipate. Now we know.

Leisa's 6th grade musical happens Wednesday (17th). She got a good start with the kids beginning near the first of the year but hasn't worked since March 29. Various faculty members, parents, and friends have joined forces to put "Peter Pan" on the stage. Once again, we are humbled by this effort. Can you imagine picking up the production of a play in mid stream and getting it done, having never done it before? I hear the result is remarkable and hope I can get leisa to see it. I'll do my best. I'll be there at a minimum. Sarah M., you're the best for taking the bull by the......horns and leading the effort. It would have been so easy to just cancel the play this year. Thanks to everyone for stepping up.

Thanks for the meals. Your kindnesses give me that much more time to be with our girl.

There are so many good things going on around us. Top of the list is that my sister Eleanor and brother-in-law Mike will have their final court date June 6 giving them their beautiful adopted son Tommy "free and clear" Great looking little man that has been with them for about 6 months. Both he and his parents are lucky to have each other.

By the way, the posting times are Pacific time. I'm not typing at 3am.


Love,

Jeff