Word of the day.....

Remission


re·mis·sion (rĭ-mĭsh'ən)
n.

• The act of remitting.
• A condition or period in which something is remitted.
  
• A lessening of intensity or degree; abatement.
• Medicine. Abatement or subsiding of the symptoms of a disease.
• The period during which the symptoms of a disease abate or subside.
• Release, as from a debt, penalty, or obligation.
• Forgiveness; pardon.

I just received a call from the Dr. with the results of today's bone marrow biopsy. She thought since she had gotten the news so quickly, she would pass it onto us so that we could have some good news to start our weekend.


I will have Tanya post later all the other info she received from the Dr.'s visit today, but I know there are plenty of people who are checking regularly for status updates - especially on Fridays.

We hope you all enjoy your weekend as much as we will!!!

Summer Vacation

It is official - Summer Vacation is here.

Or, as our littlest guitar hero would say, "School's Out for Summer!"

Before we get to far into summer I have to take some time and brag on Joshua. Last Friday we went to the end of the year assembly at Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School where Joshua received the High Flyer award. Each class selects one child that best displayed the SOAR characteristics.

• Safety
• Ownership
• Attitude
• Respect

After the ceremony Joshua received a booklet created by all of his classmates listing the reasons he was selected. Below are some of my favorites.

• Congratulations Josh for all the hard wark you have ben dwoing all through the year. I am riley praod of you.

• grajalashen josh you have ben chosen for the high flyer sum day.
  

• der Joshua you shud be happy and like osum as a hi flier.

• Congratulations Joshua! I'm proud that your a high flyer. I like the way you soar.

Brian and I completely agree with that last sentiment. It has been so awesome to see Joshua thrive in first grade, taking his energy and becoming a positive part of the classroom.

The decision to enroll the boys into public school was one that we wrestled with for a long time. Now, at the end of our first year, I can tell you that it was the right decision. It is also very clear that a key to this success is the teachers that worked with Jake and Josh.

Mrs Goodman, Mrs Von K, Mrs Green, Mr Gunnett and all of the staff at RHR - you are amazing. Thank You so much for a great year!

Tri Girls ROCK!!!

Yesterday some of my Tri girls took their energy and training to the McDonald's Womans 8K, or as we called it Jake's Race. I am constantly amazed with how much our friends are finding ways to support us, and now Leukemia - Lymphoma Society, along this path.

The shirts have a picture of Jake and the frame says Jacob is our superhero. In our book - the ones wearing the shirts are superhero's as well.

Dear Debbie, Daimi and Vicki

thank you for running the race for me. I hope you are not in pain.I hope you liked the t-shirts ms debbie gave you. sighned jacob