Until October!

I'm gonna miss this view (And many others)...

But not this one!!!

Caden and I left this morning at 4:30AM for the last drive to Seattle until October. I LOVED watching the sky change from black to bright. We had absolutely clear skies and road until the outskirts of Seattle. I was able to take a different route and make it without a problem. It may have been an early morning start, but it was worth it!

Caden's port removal surgery is planned for about 10:00AM. And then we drive home for the last time. It feels amazing. And surreal. Caden is DONE!!! Cancer Free 3 weeks and counting!!!!!

I'm the luckiest girl in the world!

All dressed up and ready for the ball. My own Joseph And Yhe Yechnicolor Dreamcoat. 

They wrapped him in warm blankets when he got to the recovery room because of the violent shaking. He looked bewildered telling me that he wasn't cold, but couldn't stop shaking. I've had that many times, it's not a lovely feeling! I sure enjoyed seeing my warm, healthy burrito!

They were able to make the incision in the exact same spot to remove it. The surgeon removed the old scar tissue and brought it back together, telling me that he hoped the scar would look better than the previous one. I'm glad he cared. Even though people will probably notice the thirty inch scar more than the new two inch one, I thank him for taking such good care of my son. 

The tiny red dot below the tape is a callous. With my personality that loves absolutes and numbers, I can't believe I didn't keep track of how many times he was poked in that one spot with the large needle. I can say with certainty it was more that 35! I am SO grateful for that port!!! It was a lifesaver in more ways than one. 

This free feeling is very freeing. Imagine that!! I feel new. And whole. And happy. And grateful. But most of all, Humble. Today was a good day!!

To remind me that once, a short time ago, things had been hard. The road ahead is paved with Gold. And yet our feet barely touch the ground!