A Beautiful Day

Although it didn't start out so nice, it turned out to be a beautiful day. We even had lunch out on the patio today.

Jeremy had a good night sleep last night, but he woke up not wanting to go to Siteman. He was a little crotchity, but once the day got going he was much better. The Cardinal Game (until they lost) and visits from family and friends helped (that, and beating his mom at a game of TIGWAP, although I won the first game:) Granma & Aunt Missy stopped by. Dan, a friend, and Pastor Schlie came by also. I promised Dan that he would make the blog.

As usual, Donna, his nurse had his favorite chair set up and ready to go when he got there. Last night, children who have parents going thru treatments at the center planted some flowers on the Patio of Hope and had done some chalk drawings. The patio is beautiful and was made even more so by the loving care that the kids and Nurse Vickie added to it.

We witnessed the red hawk flying over with a delicious lunch of black snake, I hope I never get to see that again, and rumor has it there are several bunnies missing from their nest:(

As our first week draws to a close, I want to tell you how amazing my son is, but I think you should know I may be prejusiced. His strength and courage and sense of humor have made this road a little less bumpy. We have been encouraged by Jim Vieth and Carol Peterson, a young mother of 3 who is battling breast cancer with grace and dignity. She is also being treated at the Siteman Center. If anyone has to battle this maddening disease I am grateful for places like this that make the process a little easier

Jerm has tomorrow and then he is done until Tuesday. Here's hoping that tomorrow is another good day.