Time Off

Grant's visit to the clinic on Monday was very uneventful. Dr. Heym said that his counts had all recovered into the 'normal' range and he looked great. Grant will not have to take any chemo at home or go back to the clinic until Dec. 28th. At that time (exactly 8 months since diagnosis), he will start maintenance. Dr. Heym gave us an end date of August 2012. Yes, it seems so far away, but we know that treatment is not endless!
We made treats for everyone at the clinic and got to deliver them on Monday. Grant was SO excited! He ran around handing everyone their little bag and even gave out a few hugs (very uncharacteristic for Grant). It was fun to watch him be so happy. When we told them all Merry Christmas b/c we wouldn't be back until after Christmas, they all sadly said 'awww'. It is a little sad and crazy that we won't be back for 2 whole weeks! But, we are so excited to be at this stage of treatment. We are also glad that this break aligned with Christmas. He should feel really great...like himself for all of the celebrating.
God's timing is always perfect and His ways are higher than our ways!